MSc in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development (MSCGEMSDF)

School of Science and Technology Programmes Department of Applied Science MSc in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development (MSCGEMSDF)

MSc in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development (MSCGEMSDF)

Programme code :MSCGEMSDF
Type of programme/ Mode of study:Full-time and Part-time Master's Degree Programme
Medium of instruction:English

Entry Requirements

Students admitted to the Master of Science in Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development (MSCGEMSDF) programme should have
  • A Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution or equivalent qualification.

  • English language proficiency requirements: Applicants must meet the following English proficiency requirements if their Bachelor's Degrees or equivalent qualification did not adopt English as the medium of instruction.

Proficiency Test
Minimum score
English Language Subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE)
Level 3
TOEFL – paper-based
550
TOEFL – paper delivered
60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
TOEFL – internet based
79
IELTS
6.0
CET-6
430
OR equivalent

*Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a (face-to-face or online) admission interview after submitting applications.  Applicant must have passed the admission interview for successful application.

Programme Aims

The programme covers key areas in environmental management, such as ecological conservation and environmental assessment, environmental management and regulation, global sustainable development and environmental leadership etc. Students are also required to conduct a research project in certain aspects in environmental management to complete the master's degree.

Programme Structure

Courses Lists for MSCGEMSDF

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit
ENVR 8050SEFEcological Conservation and Environmental Assessment6
ENVR 8051SEFEnvironmental Management and Regulation6
ENVR 8086SEFGlobal Sustainable Development6
ENVR 8087SEFEnvironmental Leadership6
ENVR 8088SEFEnvironmental Research Project12

Teaching and Learning

Students will learn through part-time or full-time face-to-face mode with online support. Regular face-to-face lectures and tutorials are available in all the prescribed courses except ENVR S888F. Workshops, day-schools or laboratory sessions are available in some courses as well. These face-to-face sessions aim to provide opportunities for students to discuss academic issues with their lecturers and acquire practical laboratory skills. All the prescribed courses will also be supported by the HKMU Online Learning Environment (OLE) which provides online discussion for interaction among students and between lecturers and students. This allows discussion of theories explained in the courses, their applications and evaluations.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the proposed Global Environmental Management for Sustainable Development programme will find a variety of career opportunities in governmental agencies, environmental groups, consultants, and private sectors etc. The jobs include corporate sustainability management, consultancy for environmental projects, eco-tour services, ecosystems conservation, environmental impact assessment, environmental monitoring, environmental health services etc.

Contact Information

Tel: +852 3120 2736

WeChat: +852 5448 1643 

Email: scimaster@hkmu.edu.hk