Abbreviation FT / PT
MSocSc(SLG) FT / PT

This programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for understanding complex sustainability challenges, and managing sustainability issues in their daily work. Embodied in the aims and curriculum of the programme are the key vision and mission of the Centre, which emphasize the importance of cross-sector collaboration and collective action. Specifically, the programme focuses on building the capacity of actors in the public, business and social sectors to engage in dialogue and partnerships to develop innovative solutions to the challenges set out by the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This Programme has been accredited by Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) and students are entitled to complimentary student membership to IEMA for the duration of the programme and on successful completion they will qualify for GradIEMA.

In addition, the International Sustainable Business (ISB®) Qualification Program is now available to graduates of the SLG Programme.  The graduates will be conferred the ISB® Advisor (International Sustainable Business) designation by IASE, International Association for Sustainable Economy.

Mode of Attendance

Full Time (one year)

Part Time (two years)

Medium of Instruction

English

Programme Entrance Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or an equivalent qualification is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have two or more years of related work experience in order to be more prepared for the demands of the programme.

Programme Admissions Advisor(s)

Dr Margaret Burnett [for questions about the courses]
Tel: 3917 7391
Fax: 2857 2521
Email: maggieb@hku.hk

Contacts

Ms Jamie Yuen [for administrative questions]
Tel: 3917 4767
Email: ccsg@hku.hk
Website: https://ccsg.hku.hk/slgp/

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