Double Degree Programme – Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

As the demand for professionals with expertise in environmental engineering, green finance, and Environment Social Governance (ESG) continues to rise, it has become increasingly apparent that there is a shortage of local financial professionals with expertise in ESG, as noted in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy Address.  Given Hong Kong’s strength as an international financial centre, it is imperative to further establish its status as a preferred ESG investment hub. Investors will likely shift their priority to companies with high ESG performance and commitment towards the carbon neutrality target. Moreover, areas like green finance and carbon emission trading are gaining importance in the financial field.

In response to the aforesaid developments, the School of Energy and Environment is proud to offer, in collaboration with the Department of Economics and Finance, a new double degree programme, the Bachelor of Engineering in Environmental Science and Engineering and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Through this double degree programme, students will receive a rigorous and comprehensive education in both environmental engineering and finance.  They will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to address the challenges of sustainable finance, not just in Hong Kong but also in the global context.  By bridging the gap between these two fields, graduates of this programme will be well-prepared to tackle complex sustainability issues from a multidisciplinary perspective.
 

The programme is designed to meet the unique needs of Hong Kong’s environmental and business landscape, and to prepare students for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-related careers in the region.  The programme objectives are:

1. To provide students with a solid foundation in environmental engineering, economics, and finance, and to develop their knowledge and skills in climate change, social responsibility, and sustainable development;
2. To equip students with the technical and analytical skills to assess environmental risks and opportunities, conduct ESG audits, and design and implement ESG strategies in various industries and sectors, such as energy, manufacturing, finance, and consulting;
3. To develop students’ leadership and communication skills, enabling them to engage stakeholders and communicate effectively about sustainability issues, and to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve Carbon Neutrality goals;
4. To foster students’ ethical and professional values, including integrity, transparency, and accountability, and to prepare them to address the complex ethical dilemmas and conflicts that arise in ESG-related work;
5. To promote students’ global awareness and cultural competence, encouraging them to engage in international sustainable finance and environmental engineering initiatives and to work across borders and cultures to promote sustainability and social justice; and
6. To prepare students for lifelong learning and professional development, providing them with the tools and resources to stay up-to-date with the latest ESG trends, innovations, and best practices, and to pursue further education or professional certifications as needed.
    

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and state-of-the-art technology in the environmental science and engineering discipline.
2. Design and conduct environmental engineering experiments, analyse data and interpret data.
3. Design a system, component, or process in environmental engineering context to meet desired needs within realistic constraints, such as environmental, economic, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and sustainability.
4. Work effectively as part of a focused or multi-disciplinary team.
5. Identify, formulate and solve environmental engineering problems.
6. Be conversant with professional, social, ethical, health and safety responsibilities of a competent engineer.
7. Communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
8. Analyse the impact of engineering solutions on sustainability and environmental management in a societal or economic context.
9. Explain contemporary issues relating to sustainability and describe their implications for environmental engineering practice and the development of innovative technologies.
10. Recognise the need for, and engage in, life-long learning.
11. Use mathematical or experimental tools and techniques relevant to the environmental disciplines along with an understanding of their processes and limitations.
12. Use the computer/IT tools relevant to the environmental disciplines along with an understanding of their processes and limitations.
13. Demonstrate key knowledge and skills in business-related disciplines.
14. Communicate effectively in English and Chinese.
15. Apply creative and critical thinking in solving business-related problems.
16. Attain personal and team goals using individual and interpersonal skills.
17. Demonstrate awareness of ethical and global issues in business.
18. Analyze the roles, development and operations of financial markets and institutions under the institutional framework of the Hong Kong and global economies.
19. Demonstrate competence in formulating corporate investments and financing strategies and managing financial positions.
20. Apply mainstream tools and theories of finance, to examine the investment management processes and financial markets environment.
     

The programme adopts an integrated curriculum combining the essence of the two degrees.  Students will enroll in courses primarily offered by SEE and EF to complete a minimum requirement of 153 credit units in five years.

Gateway Education Requirement (33 credit units):

College/School Requirement (42 credit units):

* Out of the 33 credit units, 6 credit units may be double-counted for both the College and GE Requirements.

Major Requirement (78 credit units):

1) Core Courses (72 credit units)

2) Electives (6 credit units)