Entrepreneurship in Blue Economy
Dates & timetable:
Application for this micro-credential is open until 12th October 2026.
| Date | Time |
| Monday, 02/11/2026 | 17:00-19:00 Central European Time – Croatia, France, Germany, Spain, or 18:00-20:00 Eastern European Time – Cyprus, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, or 16:00-18:00 Western European Time – Ireland |
| Monday, 16/11/2026 | |
| Monday, 23/11/2026 | |
| Monday, 30/11/2026 | |
| Monday, 07/12/2026 |
Description:
Explore entrepreneurship within the Blue Economy, learning to develop sustainable business models that balance economic progress with marine ecosystem conservation. Utilising practical tools such as the Business Model Canvas and market research, you will transform ideas into viable enterprises within this growing sector. The micro-credential covers sustainable business practices, market analysis, and modelling, fostering both technical skills like SWOT analysis and interpersonal skills including teamwork and communication. Graduates will be ready to innovate and contribute to a sustainable future for the oceans.
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise problems and opportunities related to the blue economy, develop creative solutions and conduct a market analysis to understand target groups and the competitive landscape.
- Develop creative solutions to identified problems and create a sustainable business model using the Sustainable Business Model Canvas.
Sustainable development goals:
- SDG8. Decent work and economic growth
- SDG9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG13. Climate action
- SDG14. Life below water
Sector:
European
Thematic area:
Blue Economy
HASHTAGS/KEY WORDS:
#entrepreneurship #business #economy #dataanalysis
Volume (ECTS):
1
Language:
English
Hard skills:
Business Model Canvas Market and SWOT Analysis
Soft skills:
Teamwork Communication
Study format:
Online
Study methods:
Lectures Discussion Group Work Individual Work Presentations
Hours
Synchronous contact hours: 10
Asynchronous hours & self directed learning: 15
Entry requirements:
Bachelor student in one of the 9 partner universities of EU-CONEXUS, providing a proof of English proficiency of at least B2 level (certificate or online test).
Assessment:
Attendance, Evaluation of assignments
HOST UNIVERSITY:
University of Rostock, Germany
Stage of accreditation:
Internally accredited by the committee of the field of study according to the procedure in force at UROS
