Overview

The Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability MicroMaster Programme from EdX is offered in partnership with Wageningen University and Research - WageningenX.

Key Facts

The world is moving from using fossil resources to sustainable biobased ones. In order to be truly sustainable, alternative, biobased resources also need to be economically viable. To be successful, corporations need to be able to navigate the challenges and opportunities in this dynamic field.

This MicroMasters Program is intended for those currently working in the energy, chemical and biotech industries and seeking to make a shift to more sustainable practices. It will focus on the use of chemical and biotechnological approaches for the production of energy-carriers, polymers, chemical building blocks and materials from renewable resources and waste streams.

Completion of this MicroMasters Program in Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability will enable you to discover new resources and help your company make the switch from fossil to renewable, biobased resources.

The only way to obtain the MicroMasters certificate is to complete and pass all courses in the programme with a verified (paid) certificate. You may browse individual courses for free before deciding to pursue the entire programme. However, some course content is only available to verified learners.

Job Outlook

Careers in industries such as: (bio)chemical industry, agrifood water companies, energy producers, logistics, and related governmental and non-governmental organizations

Exciting career opportunities for traditionally and newly trained: (bio)chemical engineers, process engineers, supply chain manager, product managers, entrepreneurs, consultants and business developers in a biobased business

Research scientist, microbiologist, bioprocess specialist

The US biobased products industry contributes $369 Billion and 4 Million jobs to American economy

EU employment in the biobased sector accounts for 13.8 million jobs

What You'll Learn:

Understand the challenges of switching from a fossil source-based economy to a biobased economy.

Understand how to identify suitable raw materials and create valuable new products.

Learn how to refine biomass without damaging its valuable components.

Perform a functional analysis of potential methods that can be used for refining a resource.

Learn how to efficiently convert biobased feedstocks into desired products.

Evaluate technological, ethical, societal and economic consequences in the production of biobased products.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

From Fossil Resources to Biomass: A Business and Economics Perspective

Biorefinery: From Biomass to Building Blocks of Biobased Products

Catalytic Conversions for Biobased Chemicals and Products

Capstone Chemistry and Technology for Sustainability

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 6 months
- 14 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Self-paced

Campus Location

Portland, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry General Engineering & Technology View 95 other preparation in Chemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

842 USD / full

≈ 842 USD / full
Out-of-State

842 USD / full

≈ 842 USD / full

Additional Details

Discounted price: $842.40

Full price: $936

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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