Creative Sustainability (minor)

Creative Sustainability minor combines interdisciplinary teaching offerings in the topic area of sustainability. The coordinating school is Aalto ARTS/ Department of Design, and other contributing schools include Aalto BIZ, Aalto CHEM/ Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, and Aalto ENG/ Department of Built Environment.

The Creative Sustainability minor studies offer a possibility to study sustainability courses in international and interdisciplinary teams. Studies combine insights from courses related to systems thinking, sustainability transformations, responsible business, sustainable product and service design, and novel materials and processes for sustainability and circular economy.

The Creative Sustainability minor study is offered to master students of all the disciplines in Aalto University in order to help to broaden and deepen sustainability knowledge and get acquainted with interdisciplinary approach during one’s own master degree studies. The minor supports particularly such skills that are needed in innovating and promoting sustainability transformations as well as sensitivity for those social conflicts that are inherent in the sustainability agenda. Minor in Creative Sustainability provides opportunities to develop and make use of one's knowledge in other areas of study. On the other hand, the minor contributes to sustainability expertise. The interdisciplinarity of the programme will enhance the understanding of the work practices of sustainability experts from different fields as well the skills of communication about sustainability.

Basic information of the minor

Code: CS.a

Extent: 18–24 ECTS

Curriculum: 2024–2026

Level: Advanced studies

Language of learning: English

Theme: Human-centred living environments Materials and sustainable use of natural resources

Target group: All Aalto students

Teacher in charge: İdil Gaziulusoy

Administrative contact: Naoko Nakagawa studentservices@aalto.fi

Organising department: Department of Design

School: School of Arts, Design and Architecture

Prerequisites: Please see application process and quotas and restrictions.

Quotas and restrictions: Altogether 20 students from all the Schools of Aalto. An applicant should be a master student. CS steering group will accept the minor students based on the application documents.

Application process: Application process for Aalto students: An applicant should be a master student of Aalto University and have an interest in multidisciplinary teamwork.  Application documents to be attached. All documents should be in English. - a free-form letter of motivation, including a list of CS courses you are planning to include to the minor. (Please mention if a course is already completed. Already completed CS courses from previous years can be included to the minor.) Max one page. - CV (max one page) - personal study plan (PDF from SISU) - student's academic record (transcript)  The application time is only once a year in the spring.  Application instructions for Aalto University students Newly accepted Aalto students who do not have the Aalto password can apply by sending the required application documents directly to the study coordinator Naoko Nakagawa. (naoko.nakagawa@aalto.fi) Application process for students from other Finnish universities:   Students from other Finnish universities apply for the minor during the JOO application period. Besides the obligatory attachments, please attach CV and motivation letter where you explain why you want to take the courses you have listed. Instructions for JOO applicants from other Finnish universities

 

Description of the minor

Creative Sustainability minor combines multidisciplinary teaching offerings in the topic area of sustainability. The coordinating school is Aalto ARTS/ Department of Design, and other contributing schools include Aalto BIZ, Aalto CHEM/ Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, and Aalto ENG/ Department of Built Environment. 

The Creative Sustainability minor studies offer a possibility to study sustainability courses in international and multidisciplinary teams. Studies combine insights from courses related to systems thinking, sustainability transformations, responsible business, sustainable product and service design, and novel materials and processes for sustainability and circular economy.

Intended learning outcomes

The Creative Sustainability minor study is offered to master students of all the disciplines in Aalto University in order to help to broaden and deepen sustainability knowledge and get acquainted with multidisciplinary approach during one’s own master degree studies. The minor supports particularly such skills that are needed in innovating and promoting sustainability transformations as well as sensitivity for those social conflicts that are inherent in the sustainability agenda.

Minor in Creative Sustainability provides opportunities to develop and make use of one's knowledge in other areas of study. On the other hand, the minor contributes to sustainability expertise. The interdisciplinarity of the programme will enhance the understanding of the work practices of sustainability experts from different fields as well the skills of communication about sustainability.

Content

Basic information of the minor

Name: Creative Sustainability

Code: CS.a

Extent: 18–24 ECTS

Curriculum: 2022–2024

Level: Masters

Language of learning: English

Theme: Human-centred living environments Materials and sustainable use of natural resources

Teacher in charge: Mikko Jalas

Administrative contact: Naoko Nakagawa

Organising department: Department of Design

Target group: All Aalto students

Prerequisites: Please see application process and quotas and restrictions.

Quotas and restrictions: Altogether 20 students from all the Schools of Aalto. An applicant should be a master student. CS steering group will accept the minor students based on the application documents.

Application process

Application process for Aalto students:

An applicant should be a master student of Aalto University and have an interest in multidisciplinary teamwork. 

Application documents to be attached. All documents should be in English.

- a free-form letter of motivation, including a list of CS courses you are planning to include to the minor. (Please mention if a course is already completed. Already completed CS courses from previous years can be included to the minor.) Max one page.

- CV (max one page)

- personal study plan (PDF from SISU)

- student's academic record (transcript) 

The application time is only once a year in the spring.  Application instructions for Aalto University students

Newly accepted Aalto students who do not have the Aalto password can apply by sending the required application documents directly to the study coordinator Naoko Nakagawa. (naoko.nakagawa@aalto.fi)

Application process for students from other Finnish universities:  

Students from other Finnish universities apply for the minor during the JOO application period. Besides the obligatory attachments, please attach CV and motivation letter where you explain why you want to take the courses you have listed. Instructions for JOO applicants from other Finnish universities

Content and structure of the minor

Application instructions for Aalto University students

Instructions for JOO applicants from other Finnish universities

Programme's webpage: http://acs.aalto.fi/

Minor Description

Creative Sustainability minor combines multidisciplinary teaching offerings in the topic area of sustainability. The coordinating school is Aalto ARTS/ Department of Design, and other contributing schools include Aalto BIZ, Aalto CHEM/ Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, and Aalto ENG/ Department of Built Environment.
The Creative Sustainability minor studies offer a possibility to study sustainability courses in international and multidisciplinary teams. Studies combine insights from courses related to systems thinking, sustainability transformations, responsible business, sustainable product and service design, and novel materials and processes for sustainability and circular economy.

Minor's Intended Learning Outcomes

The Creative Sustainability minor study is offered to master students of all the disciplines in Aalto University in order to help to broaden and deepen sustainability knowledge and get acquainted with multidisciplinary approach during one’s own master degree studies. The minor supports particularly such skills that are needed in innovating and promoting sustainability transformations as well as sensitivity for those social conflicts that are inherent in the sustainability agenda. Minor in CS provides opportunities to develop and make use of one's knowledge in other areas of study. On the other hand, the minor contributes to sustainability expertise. The interdisciplinarity of the programme will enhance the understanding of the work practices of sustainability experts from different fields as well the skills of communication about sustainability.

Timing

Timing of the minor: one academic year

Structure of the minor

Basic information of the minor

Code: CS.a
Extent: 15-25 ECTS
Language: English
Organizing department: Aalto ARTS/ Department of Design
Teacher in charge: Professor Mikko Jalas
Administrative contact: Study Coordinator Naoko Nakagawa
Target group: Aalto University Master level students

Application procedure: An applicant should be a master student of Aalto University and have an interest in multidisciplinary teamwork. Application documents: a free-form letter of motivation, CS study plan, CV and student`s academic record (transcript). All documents should be in English.

The application time is once a year in the spring. Application instructions for Aalto University students

Please attach all the required application documents when you fill in the eAge application form. Newly accepted Aalto students who do not have the Aalto password can apply by sending the required application documents directly to the study coordinator Naoko Nakagawa. (naoko.nakagawa@aalto.fi)

Students of other Finnish universities apply for the minor during the JOO application period in the JOOPAS system.

Quotas and restrictions: Altogether 20 students from all the Schools of Aalto. An applicant should be a master student. CS steering group will accept the minor students based on the application documents.
Prerequisites: Please see application procedure and quotas and restrictions.

Content and structure of the minor

The minor is multidisciplinary. Coordinating school: Aalto ARTS/ Department of Design.

Contributing schools: Aalto ARTS, Aalto BIZ, Aalto CHEM/ Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, and Aalto ENG/ Department of Built Environment.

http://acs.aalto.fi/

Learning outcomes

The Creative Sustainability minor study is offered to master students  of all the disciplines in Aalto University in order to help to broaden and deepen sustainability knowledge and get acquainted with multidisciplinary approach during one’s own master degree studies.

The minor supports particularly such skills that are needed in the planning and designing of sustainable solutions in the built environment and in the management of both design and business innovation and those social conflicts that are inherent in the sustainability agenda. Minor in CS provides opportunities to develop and make use of one's knowledge in other areas of study. On the other hand, the minor contributes to sustainability expertise. The interdisciplinarity of the programme will enhance the understanding of the work practices of sustainability experts from different fields as well the skills of communication about sustainability.

Content

The Creative Sustainability minor studies offer a possibility to study sustainability courses in international and multidisciplinary teams. Studies combine insights and courses from systems thinking, sustainable urban and building design, responsible business, sustainable product and service design, environmental impact assessment of landscape planning, and global development issues.  

Timing

Timing of the minor in the teaching periods of the academic year: one academic year

Structure of the minor

^{*) This change was confirmed by Academic Committee for the Arts, Design and Architecture on 12 May 2020.
**) This addition was confirmed by Academic Committee for the Arts, Design and Architecture on 12 May 2020.}

(Check the minimum scope of the minor studies in your own program.)

Basic information of the minor

Code: CS.a; BIZ40015
Extent: 15-25 ECTS
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Professor Mikko Jalas
Administrative contact: Study Coordinator Naoko Nakagawa
Target group: Aalto University Master level students

Application procedure: An applicant should be a master student of Aalto University and have an interest in multidisciplinary teamwork. Application documents: a free-form letter of motivation, CS study plan, CV and student`s academic record (transcript). All documents should be in English.

The application time is once a year in the spring. Instructions for applying will be found in Into: Instructions for applying

Please attach all the required application documents when you fill in the eAge application form. Newly accepted Aalto students who do not have the Aalto password can apply by sending the required application documents directly to the study coordinator Naoko Nakagawa. (naoko.nakagawa@aalto.fi)

Students from other Finnish universities apply via JOOPAS https://haku.joopas.fi.

Quotas and restrictions: Altogether 20 students from all the Schools of Aalto. An applicant should be a master student. CS steering group will accept the minor students based on the application documents.
Prerequisites: Please see application procedure and quotas and restrictions.

Content and structure of the minor

The minor is multidisciplinary. Contributing schools: Aalto ARTS/ Department of Architecture and Department of Design, Aalto BIZ/ Department of Management Studies and Aalto ENG/ Department of Built Environment.

http://acs.aalto.fi/

Learning outcomes

The Creative Sustainability minor study is offered to master students  of all the disciplines in Aalto University in order to help to broaden and deepen sustainability knowledge and get acquainted with multidisciplinary approach during one’s own master degree studies.

The minor supports particularly such skills that are needed in the planning and designing of sustainable solutions in the built environment and in the management of both design and business innovation and those social conflicts that are inherent in the sustainability agenda. Minor in CS provides opportunities to develop and make use of one's knowledge in other areas of study. On the other hand, the minor contributes to sustainability expertise. The interdisciplinarity of the programme will enhance the understanding of the work practices of sustainability experts from different fields as well the skills of communication about sustainability.

Content

The Creative Sustainability minor studies offer a possibility to study sustainability courses in international and multidisciplinary teams. Studies combine insights and courses from systems thinking, sustainable urban and building design, responsible business, sustainable product and service design, environmental impact assessment of landscape planning, real estate and global development issues.  

Timing

Timing of the minor in the teaching periods of the academic year: one academic year

Structure of the minor

Basic information of the minor

Code: CS.a; BIZ40015
Extent: 15-25 ECTS
Language: English
Teacher in charge: Professor Mikko Jalas
Administrative contact: Study Coordinator Naoko Nakagawa
Target group: Aalto University Master level students

Application procedure: An applicant should be a master student of Aalto University and have an interest in multidisciplinary teamwork. Application documents: a free-form letter of motivation, CS study plan, CV and student`s academic record (transcript). All documents should be in English.

The application time for the academic year 2017-2018 is 15-31 May 2017. Instructions for applying 2017-18

Please attach all the required application documents when you fill in the eAge application form. Newly accepted Aalto students who do not have the Aalto password can apply by sending the required application documents directly to the study coordinator Naoko Nakagawa.

Students from other Finnish universities apply via JOOPAS https://haku.joopas.fi.

More information: Study Coordinator Naoko Nakagawa: naoko.nakagawa@aalto.fi Address for newly accepted students for sending the applications: Naoko Nakagawa, Creative Sustainability Study Coordinator, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, PL 31000, 00076 Aalto, Finland.

Quotas and restrictions: Altogether 30 students from all the Schools of Aalto. An applicant should be a master student of Aalto University and have an interest in multidisciplinary teamwork. CS steering group will accept the minor students based on the application documents.
Prerequisites: Please see application procedure and quotas and restrictions.

Content and structure of the minor

The minor is multidisciplinary. Contributing schools: Aalto ARTS/ Department of Architecture and Department of Design, Aalto BIZ/ Department of Management Studies and Aalto ENG/ Department of Built Environment.

http://acs.aalto.fi/

Learning outcomes

The Creative Sustainability minor study is offered to all master’s student in Aalto University in order to help to broaden and deepen sustainability knowledge and get acquainted with multidisciplinary approach during one’s own master degree studies.

The minor supports particularly such skills that are needed in the planning and designing of sustainable solutions in the built environment and in the management of both design and business innovation and those social conflicts that are inherent in the sustainability agenda. Minor in CS provides opportunities to develop and make use of one's knowledge in other areas of study. On the other hand, the minor contributes to sustainability expertise. The interdisciplinarity of the programme will enhance the understanding of the work practices of sustainability experts from different fields as well the skills of communication about sustainability.

Content

The Creative Sustainability minor studies offer a possibility to study sustainability courses in international and multidisciplinary teams. Studies combine insights and courses from systems thinking, sustainable urban and building design, responsible business, sustainable product and service design, environmental impact assessment of landscape planning, real estate and global development issues.  

Timing

Timing of the minor in the teaching periods of the academic year: one academic year

Structure of the minor