Programme Structure

  • The MScESGM Programme

The MScESGM programme consists of 15 courses, 5 core courses and 10 elective courses. Each course carries three credits. To graduate, students must complete 30 credits or 10 courses with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.67 or above. They must complete 5 core courses (15 credits) and choose any 5 from the elective courses offered (15 credits) in order to complete 30 credits for the programme.

 

The normal duration of the programme is one year on a full-time basis. The maximum study period to complete the programme is three years. There will be two terms. Term 1 typically starts in late August or early September and ends in December. Term 2 usually begins in January and ends in May. The pre-entry course will be offered in August before the normal term starts. The classes will be normally held on weekdays, but occasionally weekday evening or weekend classes will be held to accommodate the schedule of part-time instructors if any.

 

Core Courses

  • ESG501 The Economics of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
  • ESG502 Sustainable Financial Management
  • ESG503 ESG Accounting and Disclosure
  • ESG504 Ethics, Law, and Policy for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
  • ESG505 ESG Management and Strategies

 

Elective Courses (any 5 courses)

Remarks: The offering of elective courses is subject to sufficient demand and faculty availability.

 

  • ESG511 Sustainability in Hong Kong and Mainland China
  • ESG512 ESG Practices in Business
  • ESG513 ESG Investing
  • ESG514 Green Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • ESG515 ESG in Marketing
  • ESG516 ESG and Big Data
  • ESG517 Sustainable Supply Chain Management
  • ACT615 Introduction to Python Programming
  • ORM545 Cloud-based Solutions for Digital Business Transformation
  • ESG522 Carbon Neutrality Strategies
 
  • The MScESGM Sustainable Technology Concentration

The MScESGM Sustainable Technology Concentration consists of 12 courses, 6 core courses and 6 elective courses. Each course carries three credits. To graduate, students must complete 30 credits or ten courses with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.67 or above. They must complete 6 core courses (18 credits) and choose any 4 from the elective courses offered (12 credits) in order to complete 30 credits for the programme.

 

Core Courses

  • ESG501The Economics of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
  • ESG502 Sustainable Financial Management
  • ESG503 ESG Management and Strategies
  • ESG521 Conventional Energy and Renewable Energy
  • ESG522 Carbon Neutrality Strategies
  • ESG523 Clean Technology Innovation

 

Elective Courses (any 4 courses)

Remarks: The offering of elective courses is subject to sufficient demand and faculty availability.

 

  • ESG531 Renewable Power Technologies
  • ESG532 Energy Efficiency and Management
  • ESG533 Green Logistics
  • ESG534 Sustainable Power and Economic Assessment
  • ESG535 Sustainable Urban Energy Planning
  • ESG536 Green Finance and Investment