Master of Science in Environmental Science, Management and Sustainability
理學碩士 ( 環境科學，管理及可持續發展 )
MSc(EVSM)
Both full- and part-time
Full-time: 1-1.5 years
Part-time: 2-2.5 years
HK$180,000
The program fee does not cover any additional credits. New students admitted with credit transfer are also required to pay the full program fee.
TPG Program Coordinator (Environment and Sustainability):
Prof Zhi NING, Professor of Environment & Sustainability
The Master of Science (MSc) Program in Environmental Science, Management and Sustainability prepare graduates to tackle the rapidly developing environmental and sustainability issues in Hong Kong and the surrounding region. The multidisciplinary programs offer a unique opportunity to combine advanced environmental science and management courses with engineering electives to help broaden capabilities. They strengthen knowledge in important environmental and sustainability concepts and enhance the ability to address local, regional and global sustainability challenges through proper technical and management strategies.
On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Explain and provide possible solutions to local and global environmental/sustainability problems with their social and economic contexts using advanced scientific and management knowledge and concepts.
- Evaluate environmental impacts with scientific and evidence-based approaches.
- Analyze contemporary and emerging environmental/sustainability issues from different disciplinary and stakeholder perspectives.
- Appropriately communicate an environmental/sustainability agenda to different stakeholders.
- Develop strategies and solutions to promote sustainability in government, business or educational sectors.
- Minimum Credit Requirement
30 credits
- Credit Transfer
Subject to the approval of the Program Director and the University regulations governing credit transfer, a maximum of 9 credits can be transferred to the program.
- Foundation Courses
18 credits
- Environmental Management Courses
- Environmental Science Courses
- Sustainability Courses
- Elective Courses
12 credits
- Remarks
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Part-time students may take a maximum of 9 credits in each term.
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Students failing to meet the graduation grade average (GGA) requirement of 2.850 or above are required to repeat or take additional course(s) even if they attain passing grades for all courses.
To qualify for admission, applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Admission is selective and meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
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Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements with one of the following proficiency attainments:
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TOEFL-iBT: 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) *
4.5 (for tests taken from 21 January 2026 onwards) * -
TOEFL-pBT: 550
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TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5 *
* Refers to scores in one single attempt only. Test at home option is not accepted.
Applicants are not required to present TOEFL or IELTS score if
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their first language is English, or
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they obtained the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
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A bachelor's degree with second class honors
