Critical materials refer to either materials that are not sufficiently available or materials that are dangerous. It is important to secure the reliable and undisturbed availability of metals and other materials necessary for ICT applications, communications and new environmental and energy technologies. In the circular economy of cities, critical materials are needed for instance, in households, buildings, infrastructures, and high technology products. These critical materials must be reclaimed for recycling and reuse towards the end of the product lifecycle.

Gain in‑demand expertise at the intersection of law, business, and innovation. This Diploma Programme combines legal and commercial insight with practical, market‑relevant skills. Delivered in close collaboration with industry, IP organizations, and internationally renowned visiting professors, it prepares you to protect, manage, and commercialize intellectual assets—and to advance your career in a global IP landscape.

Hanken uses Moodle as online learning environment. Nearly all courses use it for sharing materials, videos and links, but also for handing in assignments or for working interactively online.

When you get an internship, it pays to prepare carefully in order to get the full benefit from your experience in regard to your onward studies as well as to your future career.