Bachelor of Science in
Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT)
Why EVMT
Eco-friendly practices and profits
Sustainable development is one of the great global concerns of our time. Finding a balance between business and the natural world – a way of solving environmental challenges that allows companies to profitably grow in harmony with Nature – is a task that cannot wait.
Climate change, pollution, energy consumption, and water resources are just some of the many issues that we urgently need to address if we are to secure a habitable environment for our own and future generations. Responding to this vital quest requires a new type of environmental managers with the cross-disciplinary knowledge and enthusiasm to find win-win solutions in both ecological and economic terms.
Major corporations in Hong Kong and around the globe are seeking professionals who are skilled in environmental management and technology. With speed essential in the race to safeguard the environment, HKUST’s pace-setting undergraduate Environmental Management and Technology program offers a unique opportunity for you to move ahead in this high-impact field.
Corporate view
Dr. Jeanne Ng
CLP Holdings Limited, Director of Group Environmental Affairs
In this video, Dr. Ng talks about how climate change is affecting the energy sector, the key role of balancing sustainability in corporations, and the characteristics required in future green leaders.
Student sharing
Godfrey MOK, EVMT Class 2014, non-jupas
The main reason for I chose EVMT is because I have always been interested in environment-related topics, like global warming, energy issues and conservation. One of my favorite reads in high school was “Hot, Flat and Crowded” by Thomas L. Friedman. This book has shed some light to me on the interconnected issues of environment, economics, society and technology. It also pushed me to find out more and EVMT appeared to provide the platform as to what I was looking for.
What is also attractive about EVMT is the multi-perspective approach towards the subject of environment. Most undergraduate degrees in a university require an in-depth study of a particular discipline. However, this degree seems to provide an opportunity to tackle an issue through various different disciplines. Personally, I find this appealing because it is my interest to look at an issue from more than one perspective.
Our Advantage
New perspectives for environmental problem-solvers
Today’s business activities have a tremendous impact on the quality of our environment. Industrial activity and consumption have contributed to the diminishment of natural and biological resources. Sustainable economic growth requires business models that balance economic growth with environmental preservation. The interface between corporate decision-making and the environment requires professionals who are educated in environmental science and technology as well as corporate management.
The Environmental Management and Technology (EVMT) program offers you an environmental degree with a focus on solving complex environmental problems in our complex world. It is an exciting program for Hong Kong and international students with a passion for a career in environmental management.
Accreditation
The BSc in Environmental Management and Technology program is accredited by the Hong Kong Institute of Qualified Environmental Professionals (HKIQEP).
Program objective
Sustainable development is one of the great global concerns of our time. Finding a balance between business and the natural world – a way for companies to make profit while respecting nature – is a task that needs immediate attention. Climate change, pollution, energy consumption, water resources are just some of the many issues that we must address urgently if we wish to secure a habitable environment for our own and future generations.
Responding to this vital quest requires a new generation of environmental managers who have the cross-disciplinary knowledge and enthusiasm to find solutions that are both ecologically and economically sound. Major corporations in Hong Kong and around the globe want professionals who are well versed in environmental management and in technology. With speed essential in the race to safeguard the environment, HKUST’s pace-setting BSc in Environmental Management and Technology offers an opportunity for you to move ahead.
Program ILOs
The Intended Learning Outcomes of the EVMT program:
- Adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to tackle complex real-world problems.
- Communicate effectively with people of different levels and work areas.
- Transfer acquired knowledge to meet changes and challenges in different fields.
- Engage in activities that lead to impact of social improvement.
- Have the ability to create and innovate with divergent thinking.
- Demonstrate proficiency in their knowledge of advanced environmental technologies, environmental management practices and the interface between these technologies and society, business and policy.
- Formulate effective and innovative solutions to environmental problems by integrating and applying concepts from environmental technology, management and sustainable development.
- Understand professional responsibilities and ethical environmental standards and how to exercise them in roles of environmental leaders, policy makers and technical managers.