Overview

Why Master of Climate Governance and Risk Management?

The Climate Governance and Risk Management course from The University of Hong Kong (HKU Business School) aims is to equip graduates with the interdisciplinary expertise necessary to address climate change and achieve carbon neutrality through a combination of scientific, policy, and business knowledge.

Key Facts

The programme is guided by the mission of the University of Hong Kong and is aligned with the objectives of ICCN, as well as the increasing global focus on promoting leadership and initiatives to combat climate change. Its curriculum is carefully structured to provide comprehensive global perspectives on climate governance and management issues, recognising these issues as some of the most significant challenges of our time.

With the interdisciplinary academic focus of the programme, it will be co-hosted by the HKU Business School and ICCN, in partnership with Faculties of Science, Social Sciences, Engineering, Architecture, Law and School of Public Health, who share the common missions to translate climate change and environmental related research into real world impact, to deliver the programme.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Climate Change Policy

Climate Data Science and Analysis

Climate International Development and Management

Climate Solutions and Innovation

Global Ecology and Climate System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00

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More details

There is only one intake (in August/September) per year.

Offers will be made on a rolling basis and early applications are preferred, in the sense that a large proportion of offers will be allocated to applicants in the early stages.

Non-local students are highly encouraged to apply in the early rounds, to allow sufficient time to arrange student visas and to prepare to move to Hong Kong.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Economics & Policy Risk Management

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Obtain a TOEFL/IELTS score if you are not from an English-medium university

Obtain statements from two referees, regarding suitability for the programme

Hold a recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent

GMAT/GRE scores are not required, but candidates with a good GMAT/GRE score or possessing a business Bachelor's degree or have business related work experience will be favourably considered.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

360000 HKD / year

≈ 360000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

360000 HKD / year

≈ 360000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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