DL927-Postgraduate Diploma in Business Circular Economy
Entrepreneurship
This part-time programme is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to create real impact in sustainable business while balancing work and family life. Through projects, workshops, case studies, guest lectures, and field trips to active sustainability businesses, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to apply circular economy principles directly to your career or venture.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Please see www.EUFunds.ie for further details.
Springboard+ funded | Part-time | Blended delivery
What You’ll Learn
- Circular economy fundamentals – Gain a clear understanding of sustainability and resource efficiency, so you can make smarter business decisions.
- Sustainable business models – Learn to design strategies that reduce waste and create value, giving your business or project a competitive edge.
- Circular finance & investment – Develop practical skills to secure funding and plan financially viable sustainable ventures.
- Digital marketing for green businesses – Apply strategies that communicate impact and attract customers or stakeholders.
- Problem-solving & innovation tools – Tackle real-world circular economy challenges, turning ideas into actionable solutions.
- Field trips & business engagement – Experience circular economy in action, learning directly from companies putting sustainability into practice.
Every module is designed to give you practical, directly applicable skills, so what you learn can be used immediately in your work or business.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are equipped to move into roles such as:
- Circular Economy Consultant
- Sustainable Business Strategist
- Corporate Sustainability Advisor
- Resource Efficiency Specialist
- Entrepreneur with a circular focus
Funding & Flexible Learning
- Springboard+ funding – Free or heavily subsidised for eligible participants.
- Part-time, blended delivery – Evening online sessions and occasional on-campus workshops allow you to learn without disrupting work or family life.
Modules
Circular Economy – Using world-class CE experts to share fresh insights on CE research and future business developments | Understanding SDGs and application to CE business
Circular Finance + Investment – Characteristics of sustainable finance | The business and financial case for adopting a circular economy model
Digital Marketing + Branding – Building a business case for sustainability using digital marketing tools | The role of digital marketing and branding in promoting the circular economy
Circular Economy Case Studies – Exploring the business models and case histories of the most interesting companies in the circular economy
Sustainable Entrepreneurship – Critically evaluate the challenges of entrepreneurship in the circular economy | Explore real world scenarios that are rooted in the circular economy | Develop your own CE business plan.
Next Step
Take a practical step toward a greener, more sustainable career. Apply now via the link above or contact the programme team for more information.
“A great Level 9 programme that combines circular economy principles with practical business strategy, making it perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs and those in the Circular Economy sector. Its project driven approach prepares you to launch and grow businesses in both private and public contexts. By integrating coursework with your own vision, you’ll develop skills relevant to entrepreneurship and the expanding Circular Economy field. This course is ideal for anyone aiming to make an impact in sustainable business, entrepreneurship, and consultancy.” – Brendan Reid, Circular Economy Entrepreneurship Graduate 2025