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Diploma in Innovation for the Circular Economy

Design innovative solutions that generate economic, social, and environmental impact.

Start date:

19.05.2027
Duration: 3 months
Modality: Hybrid
Location: Pillar

PRESENTATION

The Circular Economy is no longer a trend: it's the new business model for competitive, resilient, and sustainable companies. It proposes a new way of designing, producing, and consuming:

  • eliminating waste from the source
  • extending the life of products
  • regenerating natural systems

Join a community that is transforming the way business is done.

Why choose this Diploma program?

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Go from idea to implementation
You will learn how to put the Circular Economy into practice, applying concrete tools to redesign processes, products and business models within your organization, with a comprehensive view of its opportunities and challenges and an up-to-date understanding of the main trends and debates at a global level.
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Work on real challenges
From the beginning you will work on an applied project, with a methodology based on real cases and collaborative learning, addressing specific challenges together with other professionals and designing solutions ready to implement in your professional field.
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Think about the business in a different way
Integrate an innovative perspective that crosses business, technology, design and sustainability to create more efficient, resilient models aligned with new market demands, incorporating capabilities that allow you to continue learning and adapting in a constantly changing environment.
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Connect with those who are already leading the change
Be part of a network of professionals and organizations from different sectors that are leading the transition to the Circular Economy, broadening your vision, generating new opportunities and building links with leaders who are driving this change in the region.

Directors of the Diploma Program

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FERNANDA FIGUEROA | Faculty of Business Administration, Pilar.

Professor and researcher in sustainable business (CONICET – FCE, Austral University). PhD candidate in Administration (UBA). Master in Government and Organizational Culture (University of Navarra). Coordinator of the Latin American Observatory of Financing for Entrepreneurs (IAE-FCE, Austral University). Member of the LATAM Impact Network, Southern Cone Impact Investment Group and Social Enterprise Promotion Committee.

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RAQUEL ARIZA | School of Communication. Bachelor's Degree in Design.

Specialist in design, innovation, and Industry 4.0 related to the circular economy. Researcher and lecturer at FADU, UBA. Lecturer at the Universidad AustralDirector of EcodAl in Argentina. She was Technical Director of Industry 4.0 at INTI (National Institute of Industrial Technology). She was responsible for the Design for Innovation Program. She is also the founder and Director of the INTI Industrial Design Center. She has led numerous projects on topics such as design management, sustainability, usability, ergonomics, 3D printing, and Industry 4.0.

Testimonials from those who participated

"It was a very enriching experience that allowed me to delve deeper into the principles of circularity and how to apply them in different sectors. It also connected me with people from diverse backgrounds, eager to rethink the system and build alternatives to the linear model. It allowed me to see how these ideas can materialize into real projects, combining strategy, technology and sustainability."

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Celeste Lemos
Environmental engineer and sustainability consultant at Accenture

“Going back to the classroom allowed me to acquire a lot of new knowledge and points of view on everything related to The Circular Economy. The practical work we carry out And interacting with colleagues from different professions was incredibly enriching. Above all, I'm taking away ideas for rethinking the design I'm using to carry out all my activities. that we do at my company."

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Cecilio Souza
President of Agro de Souza and Founding Partner of BiodeS

More Information

Entrepreneurs, directors, managers, executives and consultants in private for-profit and non-profit organizations and public organizations who want to learn strategies to generate social, economic and environmental value.

The Diploma in Innovation for the Circular Economy of the Universidad Austral It is a disruptive and comprehensive academic proposal, with an interdisciplinary approach. that combines business management, engineering, design, law and public policy to analyze and propose systemic solutions to the socio-environmental problems we face.

With a focus on people and the planet, the Diploma provides a deep understanding of the challenges of circularity and the skills needed to address them innovatively. Beyond corrective strategies such as recycling, Preventive and regenerative approaches are emphasized, including business models focused on reuse and repair, servitization, zero waste generation, and ecosystem regeneration, among others.

ACADEMIC COMMITTEE

  • MBA. Victoria Cerrano – Faculty of Business Sciences – Rosario.
  • Mag. María Belén Aliciardi – School of Government.
  • MBA. Ezequiel Lamónica – Faculty of Engineering.

PROFESSORS

  • Analía Cervini
  • Ariel Katz
  • Belén Aliciardi
  • Ezequiel Lamonica
  • Fernanda Figueroa
  • Heidi Jalkh
  • Jorge Ceballos
  • Juan Pablo Cosentino
  • Luis Garcia Ghezzi
  • Marco Capellini
  • María Sanchez
  • Matías Kelly
  • Pablo Mac Clay
  • Raquel Ariza
  • Rosario Bernater
  • Sebastian Lagorio
  • Sergio Justeanovich
  • Victoria Cerrano
  • Victoria Di Cesare

Online modality (with live classes), through the platform of the Universidad AustralTwo face-to-face meetings are planned at the Pilar Campus.

Weekly classes, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18 to 21 pm + 2 classes on Saturday (from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

 

Being a graduate or member of the Austral Community You'll receive exclusive discounts. We also offer special benefits for those who work in companies that have an agreement with the University. Consult with our sales advisors for more information.

 

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