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Posgrado en Ingenería de Plantas Farmacéuticas Posgrado Product & Process Engineering Managament Posgrado Manufacturing Plant Leadership Posgrado Global Logistics & Supply Chain Management Posgrado en Gestión Estratégica de Compras (MIP) Posgrado en Envasado, Logística y Circularidad del Packaging Posgrado Packaging Project Management Posgrado Diseño Estructural y Desarrollo de Packaging Posgrado en Perfumes y Fragancias, Mercado y Aplicaciones Posgrado Dirección Avanzada del Laboratorio de Calidad Posgrado en Tecnología de Pinturas Posgrado en Ética Medioambiental Posgrado en Hotelería de Lujo Posgrado en Gobierno y Dirección de la Pyme (Vértice)Master’s Degree in Circular Economy
The Master’s Degree in Circular Economy is an advanced academic programme designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, strategies, and practical applications of the circular economy and corporate sustainability within a variety of industries and sectors from both a technical and a business perspective.
Key information
Years
1 academic year
Credits
60 ECTS Credits
Start
October 2025
Timetable
Monday to Friday 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm (approximately)
Language
English
Hours of laboratory work
20 credits
Degree
Official degree
Why study the Master’s Degree in Circular Economy at IQS?
Participation in research projects or collaborative initiatives with companies in the industry.
Acquisition of the necessary skills to develop integrated sustainability strategies.
Experience in cutting-edge technologies to create value by applying the principles of the circular economy.
Practical work experience in business consulting projects.
Facilities
Management laboratories with cutting-edge technology.
Programme Objectives
Do you want to address sustainability issues at the forefront of global organizations such as the United Nations or the European Union as well as challenges like climate change, poverty, and the importance of affordable clean energy sources? The dynamic field of the circular economy offers an array of tools and methods to address these sustainability challenges effectively.
In this advanced academic programme, we provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, strategies, and practical applications of the circular economy and corporate sustainability within a variety of industries and sectors from both a technical and a business perspective.
The programme encompasses a multidisciplinary approach, merging concepts from environmental science, business management, economics, engineering, and sustainability studies. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex challenges posed by linear economic models and develop innovative circular solutions for a more sustainable future.
Throughout the programme, students can engage in research projects or collaborative initiatives with industry partners to gain hands-on experience and develop the critical thinking skills needed to address complex sustainability issues.
Competences and admissions
This programme encompasses a multidisciplinary approach, merging concepts from environmental science, business management, economics, engineering, and sustainability studies. It aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex challenges posed by linear economic models and develop innovative circular solutions for a more sustainable future.
Throughout the programme, students can engage in research projects or collaborative initiatives with industry partners to gain hands-on experience and develop the critical thinking skills needed to address complex sustainability issues.
This programme is open to students who have a bachelor’s degree in the areas of:
Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Studies, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Environmental Science, Business Management, Economics, and International Business.
Admission is open to students who hold other degrees such as Physics, Computer and Data Science, Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Tourism, and other Science and Social Sciences fields. Students from certain backgrounds may need to take introductory courses offered by IQS before the official start of the Master’s Degree.
A solid level of spoken and written English (English level B2 or IELTS/TOEFL equivalent) is required. No previous professional experience is required.
The Admissions Committee will review each application and, where appropriate, the content of the complementary courses to be taken, depending on the admissions qualification.
Curriculum
In this advanced academic programme, we provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, strategies, and practical applications of the circular economy and corporate sustainability within a variety of industries and sectors from both a technical and a business perspective.
Circular Engineering and design
- Introduction to circular economy and sustainability (3 credits)
- Energy in circular processes (3 credits)
- Resource cycles (6 credits)
- Life cycle assessment (3 credits)
- Industrial eco-design (3 credits)
Management and business in the circular economy
- Sustainable communication and reporting (3 credits)
- New sustainable business models and product development (3 credits)
- Sustainable finance and ESG (3 credits)
- Social and economic impact analysis (3 credits)
- Life cycle assessment (3 credits)
- Industrial eco-design (3 credits)
Consultancy Project
- Consultancy Project (12 credits)
Master Thesis
- Master Thesis (18 credits)
Admissions process
Apply for admissionOnce you have completed your registration, the system will assign you a user number then you must create a password. You can check the status of your application at any time with this login information.
If you are an IQS student, you must pre-register directly from your SIGMA profile. Enter your username and password and go to official studies/pre-registration.
Documentation to upload
- Your undergraduate degree, if you have finished your studies. If you studied outside the European Union, your degree must be apostilled and legalized for the enrolment step.
- Your most up-to-date academic transcripts, with your grade point average on a scale of 0-10.
- 1 passport-style photograph in colour with a white background in jpg format (176×220 pixels).
- Photocopy of valid ID card on both sides or passport bio-data page.
- Document certifying your English level as required in your programme of choice.
- If you completed undergraduate studies outside the European Union that grant you access to graduate-level studies, you must provide a certificate issued by your home university confirming that the degree you earned enables you to access master’s degree studies in the country where your undergraduate degree was earned. You can download the certificate template here.
Payment:
- Payment of €100 by credit or debit card to open and process your application.
- It is only refunded in the event of non-admission.
- If you make the payment from outside of Spain, you must do so through Flywire: www.flywire.com/pay/iqsland
The master’s degree coordinator will contact you for an interview. Subsequently, IQS will notify you by email on the decision regarding your admission.
Once admitted, you have a period of two weeks to make your pre-enrolment payment. You must pay a pre-enrolment tuition fee of €1,000. The pre-enrolment payment is non-refundable and does not entail an additional cost as it will be deducted from the total tuition fees once your enrolment is finalized.
If you make the payment from outside of Spain, you must do so through Flywire: www.flywire.com/pay/iqsland
If you are a non-EU student, you will receive your visa letter once IQS has received your pre-enrolment payment.
Once the enrolment period has opened, and if you have completed the previous stages, you will receive an email from the IQS Registrar’s Office with the credentials and instructions you need to proceed with your enrolment.
Using your credentials, start your session on the SIGMA academic management application and formalize your enrolment by indicating the payment method.
Scholarships and financial aid
IQS offers scholarships and financial aid to students who wish to study a master’s degree at IQS and who have completed their undergraduate studies at another university. We also provide scholarships for academic excellence, financial need, and international students.
Type of Aid
Academic Excellence
For students who are beginning their master’s studies, this scholarship covers up to 40% of tuition for the best undergraduate academic transcripts depending on the applicant’s financial situation.
Financial need
For students with financial need. These scholarships are based primarily on your family’s income level and satisfactory academic performance. Scholarships for up to 40% of tuition fees are awarded.
International Students
For students who can prove they reside outside of Spain, have financial need, a solid academic record, and have been admitted to an IQS master’s degree.
Your career starts here
Upon completion, graduates of the Master’s Degree in Circular Economy are prepared to pursue careers in a variety of sectors, such as business, consulting, government, and non-profit organizations, where they can drive sustainable innovation and contribute to the transition towards a more circular and regenerative economy.
IQS offers personalized service to support your professional growth and find job opportunities through its extensive network of partner companies. Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Circular Economy have a wide range of career opportunities
Career opportunities
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Chief Sustainability Manager (CSM)
Chief Sustainability Manager (CSM)
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Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
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Sustainable Business Operations Manager
Sustainable Business Operations Manager
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Environmental Advisor
Environmental Advisor
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Circular Economy Change Agent
Circular Economy Change Agent
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Communications Manager
Communications Manager
Leadership Team
Flavio Vasconcellos Comim, PhD
Dean of the IQS School of Management and Department of Ethics and Christian Thought
Mª Belén Derqui Zaragoza, PhD
Dean’s Office of the IQS School of Management and Department of Business Management
Yeray Asensio Ramírez, PhD
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
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