Master of Science in ESG and Sustainability Postgraduate Program By Faculty of Business, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

43,846 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Business and Management StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

It is a global trend to support sustainable development with green and low-carbon transition. In recent years, Climate action plans for moving towards carbon neutrality have been announced by various economies gradually. Global investors are also addressing the wide-reaching impact brought by climate change and paying more and more attention towards ESG strategies and demanding for sustainable investment. ESG-related financial professionals were added last year by the Government to the Talent List of Hong Kong.

In short, the market needs for ESG/ sustainability-related talents are urgent and huge.

The MSc in ESG and Sustainability programme is the first of its kind master-level programme in Hong Kong designed to equip future leaders with the knowledge, tools, and network to make a sustainable impact towards the way business is done, and capture new opportunities from sustainability.

The programme is jointly offered by the School of Accounting and Finance and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering which aims to provide graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge from a blend of topics related to ESG, sustainability, green finance, risk management and corporate governance to knowledge about an understanding of today’s social and environmental issues such as global climate change and society response. 

Upon successful completion of the programme, students should be able:

  • To explain and articulate the theoretical and technical skills in ESG investing, disclosure/reporting/standards, ratings assessment, risk management, and regulatory analysis;
  • To demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills in corporate carbon neutrality, energy transition and low-carbon energy conversion systems, and to accelerate the green and low-energy development of various industries.

Program overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

It is a global trend to support sustainable development with green and low-carbon transition. In recent years, Climate action plans for moving towards carbon neutrality have been announced by various economies gradually. Global investors are also addressing the wide-reaching impact brought by climate change and paying more and more attention towards ESG strategies and demanding for sustainable investment. ESG-related financial professionals were added last year by the Government to the Talent List of Hong Kong.

In short, the market needs for ESG/ sustainability-related talents are urgent and huge.

The MSc in ESG and Sustainability programme is the first of its kind master-level programme in Hong Kong designed to equip future leaders with the knowledge, tools, and network to make a sustainable impact towards the way business is done, and capture new opportunities from sustainability.

The programme is jointly offered by the School of Accounting and Finance and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering which aims to provide graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge from a blend of topics related to ESG, sustainability, green finance, risk management and corporate governance to knowledge about an understanding of today’s social and environmental issues such as global climate change and society response. 

Upon successful completion of the programme, students should be able:

  • To explain and articulate the theoretical and technical skills in ESG investing, disclosure/reporting/standards, ratings assessment, risk management, and regulatory analysis;
  • To demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills in corporate carbon neutrality, energy transition and low-carbon energy conversion systems, and to accelerate the green and low-energy development of various industries.

Admission requirements

6+
80+
  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

Applicants with relevant working experience are preferred, but it is not a requirement. 

If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

43,846 USD
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