About this MicroMasters
The world is moving from using fossil resources to sustainable biobased resources. In this new world, it’s critical to determine if alternative biobased resources have the potential to become truly sustainable and economically viable. For companies in this industry, it’s important to know the challenges that lie ahead. This MicroMasters Program is intended for those currently working in the energy, chemical and biotech industries. 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 Biobased Sciences will enable you to discover new resources and help your company make the switch from fossil to renewable, biobased resources.
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 fuel 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.
- Judge new innovations on their sustainability and business merits.
- Apply the circular economy principles to a process or product chain.
| From | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX via edX |
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| Hours | 590 |
| Instructors | Harry Bitter, Maria Barbosa, Ellen Slegers, Rik Leemans, Arnout Fischer, Corjan van den Berg, Elinor Scott, Paul Struik, Emiel Wubben, Jacqueline Bloemhof, Justus Wesseler, Argyris Kanellopoulos, Dmytro Krushynskyi, Ton van Boxtel, Costas Nikiforidis, Marian Vermue, Serve Kengen, Jan Vreeburg, Kim Poldner, David Strik, Alistair Beames, Gert Jan Hofstede |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences Business |
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Senior Human Resources Executive $39k
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Team Human Resources Specialist Lead 2 $79k
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Regional Human Resources Professional Manager $111k
Human Resources Representative/Corporate Trainer Manager $125k
Acting Supervisor Human Resources Specialist Manager $130k
Human Resources Services Manager $136k
Courses in this MicroMasters
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Biobased Principles and Opportunities Explore how to create a sustainable future by moving away from dependence on fossil resources to biomass resources for the production of food, chemicals and energy-carriers. We’ll... edX | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX |
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Biobased Processes & Implementation What does it take to create and implement a biobased product? In this course we’ll explore 5 major issues: 1. Bioconversion Learn how to convert molecules through... edX | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX |
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In a biorefinery a complex biobased feedstock is separated and processed in such a way that sustainability and application opportunities are maximized. In this course we will... edX | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX |
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Biomass is the only renewable feedstock which contains the carbon atoms needed to make the molecules to create chemicals, materials and fuels. However, the majority of our current... edX | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX |
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Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable society? Tackle the challenges in the transition towards a circular economy? In this course you will analyse what it takes to... edX | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX |
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Biobased Sciences for Sustainability Capstone In this capstone project, you will focus on designing a sustainable Biobased process. The emphasis of the project is on conversion. You will design a process from biomass to a... edX | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX |
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| From | Wageningen University & Research, WageningenX via edX |
|---|---|
| Hours | 590 |
| Instructors | Harry Bitter, Maria Barbosa, Ellen Slegers, Rik Leemans, Arnout Fischer, Corjan van den Berg, Elinor Scott, Paul Struik, Emiel Wubben, Jacqueline Bloemhof, Justus Wesseler, Argyris Kanellopoulos, Dmytro Krushynskyi, Ton van Boxtel, Costas Nikiforidis, Marian Vermue, Serve Kengen, Jan Vreeburg, Kim Poldner, David Strik, Alistair Beames, Gert Jan Hofstede |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science Social Sciences Business |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Senior Human Resources Executive $39k
Human Resources- Benefits Administrator $48k
Human Resources/ Trainer $60k
Human Resources Recruitment Generalist $67k
Executive Coordinator, Human Resources $72k
Team Human Resources Specialist Lead 2 $79k
Regional Human Resources Manger Manager $92k
Freelance Owner Human Resources Consultant $110k
Regional Human Resources Professional Manager $111k
Human Resources Representative/Corporate Trainer Manager $125k
Acting Supervisor Human Resources Specialist Manager $130k
Human Resources Services Manager $136k
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