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BIP: Futures of Bioeconomy of Sociobiodiversity

Category:
Courses
Educational hub:
Social Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Target audience:
Students
University:
Université Paris-Est Créteil
ECTS credits:
4
Mode of delivery:
Blended
Contact name:
Felipe Koch
Contact email:
lyes.makhlouf@u-pec.fr
Contact name #2:
Lyes Makhlouf
Contact email #2:
Language:
English
Study cycle:
Master
Additional info:
Start date:
2026-10-19
End date:
2026-10-30
Application start:
2026-07-21
Application deadline:
2026-10-09
SGD:
SDG11. Sustainable cities and communities
Course credit:
Yes
Free course:
Yes
Aurora competence framework:
Only for enrolled students:
Yes
Open for registration to all Aurora Universities:
Yes
Faculty:
Business, Administration and Law
Micro-credential:
No
Open to first- and second-year Master students from Aurora universities, this Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) is organised by the UNESCO Chair at the AEI International School of Université Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC), together with Università Federico II of Naples and Copenhagen Business School. Focused in the field of study in business, design, economy and futures, this BIP consists of both virtual and in-person sessions on key concepts related to bioeconomy, sociobiodiversity, futures thinking and anticipation. The virtual component will take place on 19 and 23 October 2026, and will consist of introductory online sessions delivered by lecturers from the four partner universities and invited speakers. During this period, students will work with short preparatory readings and online activities before the on-site group work from 26 to 30 October 2026 at UPEC. This BIP offers 4 ECTS and requires a minimum English language level of B2. The course also responds to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDG 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Procedure

Interested students must approach the Aurora offices at their universities for further information on the application procedure. Applications must include the following information:
  • Name and surname
  • Field of study
  • Current academic year
  • Institutional email address
  • English level
  • Short motivation letter
  • Transcript of records for the current year.
Qualified students will be nominated by their universities, and their applications will be further reviewed by a selection jury. Selected students will receive an official letter of acceptance by email.