Faculty of Business, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
MSc in ESG and SustainabilityHung Hom, Hong Kong
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
The programme aims to provide graduates with interdisciplinary knowledge in ESG and sustainability (e.g., economic, accounting, finance, management, and technology) and relevant skills for the related practices.
Characteristics
It emphasizes both core knowledge in ESG and sustainability ( e.g., economic, accounting, finance, management, and technology) and hands-on skills to solve ESG related business and/or technological problems faced in real-life situations.
Admissions
Curriculum
Programme Structure
To obtain the MSc, students are required to complete 8 Core Subjects and 2 Elective Subjects (30 credits).
Those who are unable to complete the MSc programme may graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma upon completing 7 Core Subjects (21 credits).
The following is a summary of the core areas of study. Detailed information will be provided upon registration.
Compulsory Subjects for MSc and PgD (21 credits)
- AF5115 Accounting for Business Analysis
- AF5312 Principles of Corporate Finance
- AF5336 Business Risk Management
- AF5373 ESG Investment and Green Finance
- AF5510 Corporate Governance
- AF5634 Economics of Sustainability
CSE544 Sustainable Development and Environmental Planning
Compulsory Subjects for MSc (3 credits)
- CSE548 Global Climate Change and Society Response
Elective Subject for MSc (any two) (6 credits)
- AF5344 Investments
- AF5633 Economics of World Energy Markets
- AF5343 Quantitative Methods for Finance
- AF5xxx Capstone Project in ESG and Sustainability* (*subject to approval)
- BSE5411 Building Carbon Footprint Assessment
- CSE508 Environmental Impact Assessment
- CSE539 Environmental Management Systems and Audit
- LGT5073 Risk Management in Operations
- LSGI523 Smart Cities: Technologies and Solutions
- MM5453 Transformation to Sustainable Smart Cities
- MM5681 Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability
+Not all subjects will be offered each year and it is subject to staffing resources and student enrolment.
Mode of Study & Duration
Mode of study: Mixed-mode
Students can pursue their studies with either a full-time study load (taking 9 credits or more in a semester) or a part-time study load (taking less than 9 credits in a semester).
Duration
Depending on their study pace, students should normally be able to complete the programme full-time in 1 year and part-time in 2 years. Students will be required to attend more classes in the evening if they choose the full-time option and the duration of study will be subject to class quota availability.