Objective

This programme improves and updates the Master course European Mining, Mineral and Environmental Program (EMMEP), specifically with regards to its entrepreneurial content and focus on sustainability. The objective is to renew the currently offered EMMEP program in order to train skilled engineers in the field of mining, minerals processing and circular economy for the future needs of the industry.

The solution (technology)

The main activities of this programme include:

  • The development of entrepreneurial contents for the Master programme in cooperation with the Aalto Venture Program;
  • Training of academic staff to systematically include elements of innovation, creativity and business/entrepreneurship in their courses and project works;
  • Modification of the Master programme organisation to promote active cooperation amongst partners;
  • Improvement of academic content to reflect the framework of sustainability and circular economy.

Partnership

Programme Co-ordinator: Jari Koskinen, Aalto University, jari.koskinen@aalto.fi