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.
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.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme 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
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- 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.
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Disciplines
Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Economics & Policy Risk Management View 4 other Masters in Climate Studies & Meteorology in Hong Kong (SAR)Explore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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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International
360000 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 360000 HKD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
360000 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 360000 HKD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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