Master of Science in Green Business Management

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Master of Science in Green Business Management *

Programme Code

84600-GBF (Mixed-mode Full-time) / 84600-GBP (Mixed-mode Part-time)

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Leader

Dr Aris Lam

BSocSc (H.K.); PgCert, MEd (Open H.K.); MSc, PhD (H-W)

Commencement Date

20 Jan 2025

Normal Duration

1 year (Full-time) /

2 years (Part-time)

Tuition Fee

HK$231,000 

 

Academic Division

Division of Business and Hospitality Management

Remarks

The programme will be offered for admission twice an academic year for the September intake and the January intake of the following year.

Programme Features

 

  • Green Management Professional Skills: Equip middle management executives with professional knowledge and skills to address green business issues and challenges across various industries
  • Comprehensive and Specialised Curriculum: Covering green finance, supply chain management, sustainable tourism, and marketing, etc., with a Research Centre for Green Business to support teaching
  • Unlimited Industry Prospects: Global companies value Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), making talents with green business management knowledge highly sought after

Future Prospects

Career Prospects 

  • As the strategic development of Hong Kong and other regions has shown, sustainability has become an important area for businesses globally. Managers are therefore expected to possess the knowledge and skills required to integrate sustainable practices into business operations. 
  • Senior management of local and international firms are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices and green business management. As a result, many listed companies are hiring professionals at all levels with expertise in sustainability and ESG compliance and reporting.  It is apparent that there is a growing demand for managers equipped with the knowledge and skills in sustainability, ESG and green business management.  
  • Graduates can take up the following positions:

- Corporate Communications and ESG Manager 

- ESG Analyst 

- Marketing Manager 
- Supply Chain Manager 
- Sustainability and ESG Manager 
- Sustainable Development Manager 
- Sustainability Relationship Manager 

 

Further Study Opportunities

  • With the rising demand for expertise in sustainability, ESG and green business management, statutory bodies, professional organisations, and even companies themselves are offering ESG and sustainability related courses to cope with the specific needs of their industries or companies.  
  • Upon completion of this programme, graduates may: 
    ⮚ pursue doctoral degree programmes such as PhD or DBA in both local and international universities. 
    ⮚ further their studies with ESG related programmes offered by different local or international organisations, such as the “ESG Governance and Reporting” offered by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEX); “The Certified Sustainable Development Planner (CSDP) Certification” offered by the World Institute of Sustainable Development Planners (WISDP), and the “EFFAS Certified Environmental, Social and Governance Analyst (CESGA) Programme” offered by The European Federation of Financial Analyst Societies (EFFAS).

Programme Structure

Students are required to complete 11 subjects for a total of 31 credits with satisfactory results as well as passing an e-learning course (non-credit bearing) to fulfil the National Education Requirement in order to obtain a master’s degree.

 

Classes will be scheduled on weekdays and / or weekends, both during the day and / or evening, to provide flexibility. They may also be arranged in block teaching format. Please plan accordingly to ensure your availability.

 

Compulsory Subjects (All 9 subjects, 3 credits each unless otherwise specified) 

  • ESG Management, Compliance and Reporting 
  • Corporate Strategy and Sustainable Leadership 
  • Green Finance and Investment 
  • Green Supply Chain Management 
  • Sustainable Tourism Management 
  • Sustainable Marketing 
  • Academic Integrity and Ethics in Business and Hospitality Management (1 credit) 
  • Web 3.0 Technologies 
  • Environmental Assessment and Control 

 

Elective Subjects# (Any 2 subjects, 3 credits each) 

  • Smart City and Green Transport 
  • Strategic Communication for Leaders 
  • Climate Change and Risk Management 
  • Strategic Talent Management for Green Business 
  • Contemporary Issues in Green Business 
  • Energy Requirement and Strategy 

 

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Offering of any elective subjects is subject to sufficient enrolment.

 

Entrance Requirement

Holders of a recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification in business management. 

 

Notes: 

  1. An applicant who is not a native speaker of English, and does not possess a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification for which English was the primary medium of instruction, is expected to fulfil the following minimum English language requirements:
    1. An overall Band Score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
    2. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test; OR
    3. Satisfactory results in other recognised English language assessments

Individual cases may be considered on their own merit, and applicants concerned may be required to take an additional 3-credit Adjunct English subject upon admission.

  1. An applicant who does not possess the above-mentioned qualifications but has reached the age of 25 before 1 September, in the academic year in which he/ she seeks admission, may apply as a mature applicant.  He/ she must demonstrate sufficient motivation, knowledge and potential to indicate a high probability of being able to complete the programme successfully. 

Enquiries

Academic Matters:Dr Aris Lam
Associate Division Head, Division of Business and Hospitality Management
BSocSc (H.K.); PgCert, MEd (Open H.K.); MSc, PhD (H-W)
 

3746 0704

 
General Administrative Matters:CAR Academic Registry 

3746 0900

 
* The offering of the programme is subject to the final approval by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in late 2024. There may be modifications to the programme title and curriculum subsequent to the approval.

 

Master of Science in Green Business Management