Master of Science / Postgraduate Diploma in
Environmental Science and Management (EVSM)
Program Details
Target Students
The program is designed for students working in government, environmental consulting firms, secondary schools, or who are recently gradated undergraduates wishing to advance their knowledge in environmental science and management.
Program Duration and Class Hour
- MSc Degree: Normally 1 - 1.5 years for full-time and 2.5 years for part-time study.
- Postgraduate Diploma: Normally 1 year for full-time and 1.5 years for part-time study.
Majority of the lectures will be given on the weekday evenings, with some during daytime on the weekdays and Saturday in the Clear Water Bay campus of HKUST. Each 3-credit course includes three lecture hours per week, or in the case of 4-credit courses, three hours of lectures plus tutorial section(s).
Tuition Fees
HK$150,000 (30 credits only)
| Installment | Deadline | Amount (HK$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | Part Time | ||
| Non-refundable deposit | To be paid upon offer is made | 37,500 | 37,500 |
| 1st installment | To be paid in early Sep 2024 | 37,500 | 37,500 |
| 2nd installment | To be paid in early Feb 2025 | 75,000 | 37,500 |
| 3rd installment | To be paid in early Sep 2025 | - | 37,500 |
HK$75,000 (15 credits only)
| Installment | Deadline | Amount (HK$) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | Part Time | ||
| Non-refundable deposit | To be paid upon offer is made | 18,750 | 18,750 |
| 1st installment | To be paid in early Sep 2024 | 18,750 | 18,750 |
| 2nd installment | To be paid in early Feb 2025 | 37,500 | 18,750 |
| 3rd installment | To be paid in early Sep 2025 | - | 18,750 |
Program Schedule
- Full-time students should take a minimum of 9 credits and up to a maximum of 15 credits per semester.
- Part-time students are normally expected to take 6 to a maximum of 9 credits (excluding MSc project) per semester.
The nominal program fee only covers a registered study period of 3 semesters for the PGD program and a registered study period of 5 semesters for the MSc program. Students are required to pay HK$5,000 per credit for additional course(s) taken beyond the nominal program requirement.
Teaching Venue
HKUST Clear Water Bay Campus (Hong Kong).
Medium of Instruction
All lectures and materials are in English.
Graduation Requirement
Courses will be assessed according to the grading scheme used for postgraduate courses at HKUST. Students in the MSc or PGD Program must complete the program with a graduation grade average (GGA) of 2.850 or higher, as required for all postgraduate students at HKUST.