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Certificate for Module (Leadership in Applied ESG and Sustainability)
證書 (單元 : 環境、社會與管治應用和可持續性領導)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
IT098A
Application Code
2255-IT098A

Credit
12
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
39 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$10500

Subject to annual revision without prior notice.
(effective date: 1 Jan 2025)
Deadline on 25 Oct 2024 (Fri)
Enquiries
2587 3228
2571 8480
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Highlights

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) means using environmental, social and governance factors to evaluate companies on how advanced they are with sustainability. With the general public increase in awareness of these factors, it becomes critical for the management staff of organizations to take these factors into their management plan to keep their business competitive and maintain investors' confidence. This programme aims to provide the management staff of organizations with an overview in applied ESG and sustainability. Students will understand the challenges, advantages and application of ESG and sustainability management; be aware of the different tools, standards, technologies and techniques for leadership deployment in the area; and understand different aspects of leadership and develop strategic plans for ESG and sustainability through various cases studies.

Programme Details

The programme consists of 39 lecture hours (13 lessons). 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to
1. explain the challenges and advantages of ESG and sustainability in management and leadership;
2. evaluate the impact on leadership development on ESG and sustainability;
3. develop a value creation strategy for organisation management;
4. apply leadership techniques in ESG and sustainability for different business settings.
 
Syllabus
1. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability challenges
2.  Leadership advantages in ESG and sustainability
3.  ESG and sustainability tools for managing business changes
4.  Standards and ESG Ratings
5.  Sustainability leadership in practice
6. Sustainability leadership with Intelligent Technologies
7. Sustainability leadership in ESG and sustainable finance and investments
8. Compliance and value creation
9. Decarbonisation and Carbon neutrality
10. Sustainability leadership valuation and development
 
Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the written assignment and group report and have met the attendance requirements (70%) will be awarded with the Certificate for Module (Leadership in Applied ESG and Sustainability) within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
 
 
 

This programme is one of the Eligible Programmes under the Pilot Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme, (https://greentalent.org.hk/).

   scheme

Name of Programme Provider: HKU SPACE
Programme Provider Identification Code: PP-CLQ189
Programme Identification Code: GTP-104233
Programme Name: Certificate for Module (Leadership in Applied ESG and Sustainability)

The Scheme provides training subsidies to Hong Kong residents who are market practitioners and prospective practitioners of green and sustainable finance, namely students and graduates in relevant disciplines. After completing Eligible Programmes, applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 80% of the relevant fees (full-time student applicants can apply for a subsidy of up to 100% of the relevant fees), subject to a ceiling of $10,000.

The reimbursement application should be submitted via the application portal of the Scheme (https://www.greentalent.org.hk/auth/login) within 3 months from the date of completion of the Eligible Programme.

For details, please visit the Scheme website: www.greentalent.org.hk or contact the Scheme enquiry hotline: 2258 6000 or email to enquiry@greentalent.org.hk.

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Class Details

Date / Time

Thursday, 7:00 - 10:00 pm

The programme will be delivered via face-to-face lectures. 

Remarks:
1. HKU SPACE reserves the right to make changes on the timetable if necessary.
2.  HKU SPACE reserves the right to cancel a course in case of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen difficulties arising from running the programme.

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • HK$10500

    Subject to annual revision without prior notice.
    (effective date: 1 Jan 2025)

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised institution. 

If the degree or equivalent qualification is from an institution where the language of teaching and assessment is not English, applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:
i. an overall band of 6.0 or above with no subtests lower than 5.5 in IELTS; or
ii. a score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL, or a score of 213 or above in the computer-based TOEFL, or a core of
80 or above in the internet-based TOEFL; or
iii. HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 3 or above; or
iv. HKALE Use of English at Grade E or above; or 
v. equivalent qualifications.

Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate for Module (Leadership in Applied ESG and Sustainability)
證書 (單元 : 環境、社會與管治應用和可持續性領導)
COURSE CODE 33C141345 FEES $10,500 ENQUIRY 2587-3228

Continuing Education Fund
Completion Requirements and CEF Reimbursement Requirements:
1. at least overall 50% passing mark and
2.  at least 70% in attendance.
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate for Module (Leadership in Applied ESG and Sustainability)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [6])

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Enrolment Method

 Applicants are required to submit the following items in person to any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centre:

(i) Application fee HK$150 (non-refundable)  
(ii) Application Form SF26
(iii) Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card 1
(iv) Copy of educational certificates and transcripts 1
(v) Testimonials or other documentary proof of the applicant’s work experience1 (if any).

1 Original copy of the documents is required for true copy certification.

Applicants will be informed for the admission results after seven days of the submission deadline.

Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.

Partner Details

This programme is run by HKU SPACE in collaboration with Allied Environmental Consultants Limited (AEC Group). Founded in 1994, AEC Group is a Hong Kong based pioneer sustainability and environmental consulting group, striving to provide one-stop on-demand services for clients covering five key business areas, including (a) Green and Healthy Building; (b) Acoustics, Audiovisual, Lighting and Theatre Planning; (c) Environmental Consultancy and Sustainable Design; (d) Green Finance, Sustainability Strategies and ESG; and (e) Smart and Green Internet of Things (IoT).