Welcome to the Master's Programme in Resource Recovery – AI-Enhanced Supply Chain Management!

This programme combines two forward-looking fields: resource recovery and supply chain management, with a clear focus on sustainability and the application of AI. With us, you will have the opportunity to work on complex problems at the intersection of technology, economics, and the environment – and you will gain the tools to both understand and influence the transition towards a more sustainable and resource-efficient society.

You will delve into topics such as: 

• how waste can be viewed as a resource and reintegrated into society,
• how supply chains can be designed and managed to reduce climate impact,
• and how AI and numerical methods can be used as decision support in these contexts.

First day of teaching

We will meet for the programme start on Monday, 2 September 2025. You will receive a welcome letter via email before the start of the term with exact times and location for the introduction. On the first day, we will present the programme structure, lecturers, and practical information. You will also have the opportunity to meet your fellow students and ask questions.

Course Literature

You do not need to purchase all course literature in advance. Course coordinators will inform you about which literature is relevant and which parts are most important. Many courses also use scientific articles and digital materials provided via our learning platform.

A few things that are good to know:

• Teaching is conducted in English.
• The programme is closely linked to research and provides excellent preparation for both a professional career and potential further doctoral studies.
• The education is interdisciplinary – you will encounter perspectives from technology, industrial economics, and environmental science.

If you have any questions before the programme begins, you are warmly welcome to contact me:

David Eriksson, Programme Director
Email: david.eriksson@hb.se

We look forward to getting to know you and following your development over these exciting and challenging two years. You have made a strong choice for the future – welcome to the University of Borås!

Register and create a student account

You must register so as not to lose your place in the programme or courses to which you have been admitted.

When you register for a programme or course, it means that you are confirming your admission and have decided to pursue these studies.

You must be registered to participate in the educational programme and for results to be reported from exams, laboratory work, or other study achievements.

At the same time you register, you create your student account. With the student account, you get access to the systems you need for your studies, for example the learning platform. You will also get access to a student email account.

Follow the instructions on how to register and create your student account

How to find your schedule

You can find your schedule, including locations, in the digital schedule tool KronoX. Please note that changes to the schedule can take place at short notice. Therefore, make a habit of checking the schedule in KronoX regularly.

KronoX

The learning platform Canvas

On the New Student website, you can find a lot of good information, including about the learning platform, Canvas, which you get access to after you register and create your student account. It is on the learning platform that we post information about the courses and this is also where a lot of communication between teachers and students, as well as between students, takes place.

Read more at New Student.

Kick-off and Orientation Days

Each term begins with a kickoff (in Swedish "Insparken"). The Student Union in Borås is responsible for the activities that are organised.

Read more on the Student Union's website

The week before the courses start, the university offers a number of information sessions that are good for you as a new student to take part in. You likely have many questions and concerns before the start of the term, and it’s here that you will have the opportunity to get answers to your questions and feel ready for the start of your studies.

Read more about Orientation Days