Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code 21054
Stream Code
EFM (Full-time)
EPM (Part-time)
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
1 year (Full-time)
2 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
31
Initial Registration Credits
9
Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025 * Early Round Application Deadline: 2024-11-21; Main Round Application Deadline: 2025-04-30
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025 * Early Round Application Deadline: 2024-11-21; Main Round Application Deadline: 2025-04-30
Tuition Fees
HK$342,000* per programme (HK$11,400 per credit) for local and non-local students *No tuition fee is required for Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with outstanding qualifications. PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.
Programme Leader(s)
Programme Director
Prof. WU Qiang
PhD
Deputy Programme Director
Dr Colin ZENG
PhD
Remarks
Mode of study: mixed-mode. Students can have either a full-time study load (9 credits or more in a semester) or a part-time study load (fewer than 9 credits in a semester). Students normally 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 will be subject to class quota availability.
Note to Applicants
An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and will reduce your chance of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and upload all necessary documents.
Aims and Characteristics
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.
Career prospects
The career prospects of graduates are very broad, and the employment directions include: corporate sustainable development management, ESG consulting and green finance in the financial sector, etc.; and related employment positions include: inspection director, sustainable development manager/senior executive, sustainable development consultant /analyst/expert, etc.
Message from Alumni
The full-time MSc ESG and Sustainability programme has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the ESG sector. The ESG Industry Leadership Lectures have kept me up-to-date with the latest ESG trends, helping me apply my theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios and spot market opportunities. The knowledge I gained from this programme has also given me significant support in securing a full-time offer from a Big Four firm in Hong Kong as an ESG consultant. All in all, this programme is a worthwhile choice for individuals looking to supplement their knowledge in the ESG and sustainability sector or seeking more opportunities in these fields.
ZHONG Zhiwei
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