HKGBC welcomes the development of academic programmes on green buildings conducted by tertiary academic institutions and may choose at its sole discretion to assist in publicising certain such programmes by allowing their information to be posted here from time to time.
HKGBC however has no direct or indirect involvement in those programmes and is therefore not responsible for any matters relating to such programmes despite them being publicised here. HKGBC further does not accept any responsibility for the contents, accuracy or correctness of the information posted here. Any interested person or party should contact the institutions running the relevant programmes directly for any details or enquiries relating to the programmes or the information posted here.
HKGBC may consider in the future possible establishment of schemes of recognition, based on individual merits, of appropriate external academic programmes accredited by HKGBC’s BEAM practitioners for BEAM Pro training/ examination, CPD credits, etc.
For publicising respective academic programmes on our website, please contact the HKGBC Secretariat.
The course list below is not exhaustive. Readers are advised to contact individual institutions to obtain a full list of relevant programmes.
HKGBC however has no direct or indirect involvement in those programmes and is therefore not responsible for any matters relating to such programmes despite them being publicised here. HKGBC further does not accept any responsibility for the contents, accuracy or correctness of the information posted here. Any interested person or party should contact the institutions running the relevant programmes directly for any details or enquiries relating to the programmes or the information posted here.
HKGBC may consider in the future possible establishment of schemes of recognition, based on individual merits, of appropriate external academic programmes accredited by HKGBC’s BEAM practitioners for BEAM Pro training/ examination, CPD credits, etc.
For publicising respective academic programmes on our website, please contact the HKGBC Secretariat.
The course list below is not exhaustive. Readers are advised to contact individual institutions to obtain a full list of relevant programmes.
Bachelor Degrees
City University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/bachelor-engineering-energy-science-and-engineering/
Programme Description
The programme aims to create a new generation of intellects/graduates capable of discovering and providing innovative solutions to the intricate issues of energy crisis, renewable energy, global warming, climate change and pollution. Such holistic education breaking down the barriers associated with traditional schools of knowledge is required to address our future energy security and its associated environmental issues, both locally and globally.
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/programmes/undergraduate-programmes/bachelor-engineering-energy-science-and-engineering/
Hong Kong Baptist University
BSc (Hons) in Green Energy and Smart Technology
https://physics.hkbu.edu.hk/programme/undergraduate/bsc-hons-in-green-energy-and-smart-technology-gest/
Programme Description
The aim of the programme is to nurture young professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to develop and implement green and smart technology-driven approaches for a career in the rapidly expanding sector of smart and net-zero carbon city development. This programme provides training in green energy science and smart technology, such as green energy generation, smart energy storage and distribution, smart control systems and IoT, carbon audit, energy audit and energy management. In addition to in-class learning and projects, students have experiential learning opportunities, such as internship and overseas study exchange. Courses are also available to help students to prepare for professional certification examinations. Students graduating from this programme are well equipped and highly competitive for careers as green energy and smart technology professionals, e.g., in energy audit and consulting, energy/utility companies, green/smart building design and management, smart transportation and energy conservation. The basic science training also prepares students for further studies in science and engineering, or careers in technology innovation.
https://physics.hkbu.edu.hk/programme/undergraduate/bsc-hons-in-green-energy-and-smart-technology-gest/
BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology - Environmental Science Concentration
https://biol.hkbu.edu.hk/undergraduate_programmes/admissions/27/
Programme Description
This undergraduate degree programme aims to develop understanding of the theories of biology as well as environmental science by taking courses focusing in the fields of biodiversity, ecology, environmental impact assessment and waste management, biological resources management, other environmental management skills and sustainability. Students will learn practical skills, including sample collection, analyses of water and soil samples from the field, and instrumental analyses in the lab, and various management tools and their applications to address current and topical environmental and human health-related issues and challenges.
(for students taking the BEAM Affiliate training option)
Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Building Services Engineering and Sustainable Development
https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/ug/st/building-services-engineering-and-sustainable-development/
Programme Description
The aims of the programme are to provide students with professional skills in the design, construction and management of the building electrical and mechanical system, as well as an awareness of environmental sustainability. The programme also equips them to play a key role in the industry of building services and environmental and engineering, as well as to train them with good communication skills so they can work effectively in large projects involving different parties and professions.
https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/ug/st/building-services-engineering-and-sustainable-development/
Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Green Engineering and Sustainability
https://www.thei.edu.hk/programme/construction-technology-and-engineering/bachelor-of-science-honours-in-green-engineering-and-sustainability/
Programme Description
The programme has been developed to produce professionals who are well-equipped with knowledge in green technologies, sustainability and IT skills in response to the Government’s initiative on climate action plan, environmental protection, waste management and smart city development. It aims to equip students with professional knowledge and skills to pursue careers and to assume leadership roles to serve the manpower needs of the environmental industry. The programme covers a broad range of professional knowledge related to emerging environmental technology, nature conservation, smart environmental monitoring, carbon audit, machine learning for environmental applications and renewable energy systems.
https://www.thei.edu.hk/programme/construction-technology-and-engineering/bachelor-of-science-honours-in-green-engineering-and-sustainability/
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
B.Eng. (Hons) in Energy and Environmental Engineering
http://www.eeen.cuhk.edu.hk/programme
Programme Description
The programme provides the engineering knowledge and training for its graduates to tackle a broad spectrum of energy issues pertaining to renewable, environmental and building technologies. The Programme puts forth a strong platform and broad-based perspective for learning and understanding the relations and trade-offs between energy and environment, and the ensuing engineering challenges in attaining viable solutions.
http://www.eeen.cuhk.edu.hk/programme
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/prospective-students/undergraduate-programmes-2022/jupas-applicants/beng-hons-scheme-in-civil-engineering-and-sustainable-development/
Programme Description
This programme is the first of its kind offered by Hong Kong institutions; it emphasises environmental engineering, sustainable development, and occupational safety and health.
In addition to environmental engineering, this programme covers water and waste management, circular economics, energy sustainability, and urban development. Graduates of this programme will be able to devise practical solutions to environmental and safety problems and contribute to policy formulation that will lead to sustainable development.
In addition to environmental engineering, this programme covers water and waste management, circular economics, energy sustainability, and urban development. Graduates of this programme will be able to devise practical solutions to environmental and safety problems and contribute to policy formulation that will lead to sustainable development.
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/cee/prospective-students/undergraduate-programmes-2022/jupas-applicants/beng-hons-scheme-in-civil-engineering-and-sustainable-development/
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering in Sustainable Energy Engineering
https://cbe.ust.hk/academic/ug_obj_see.php
Programme Description
Energy poses some of the greatest challenges of our time, from meeting growing demand for clean renewable energy to minimizing environmental impact of its production. The Energy Engineering Program aims to develop leading professionals who can design and implement energy systems to meet expanding global environmental and energy needs. Our mission is to provide a strong multidisciplinary curriculum in energy engineering that will well prepare students for careers focused on finding engineering solutions to energy related issues, including energy generation, delivery, conversion and efficiency. Students will be offered the opportunities to participate in energy research related to a variety of energy and environmental challenges.
https://cbe.ust.hk/academic/ug_obj_see.php
Master Degrees
City University of Hong Kong
Master of Science in Energy and Environment
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/programmes/master-science-energy-and-environment/
Programme Description
This programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in the areas of energy and environment, with special reference to the Asian settings. In particular, the programme caters to the rising demand from the business and industry sectors for managers with contemporary views on energy, environment and sustainability. Besides emphasis on technical sciences, graduates of the programme are equipped with holistic knowledge in the related energy and environmental aspects of economics, policies and laws. Based on such knowledge, the graduates can develop innovative and creative solutions to various energy and environmental problems.
https://www.cityu.edu.hk/see/programmes/master-science-energy-and-environment/
Hong Kong Baptist University
Master of Science in Green Technology (Energy)
https://physics.hkbu.edu.hk/programme/postgraduate/msc-in-green-technology-energy/
Programme Description
The program aims to prepare graduates for a career in the science and technology of sustainable energies. It is highly interdisciplinary and covers various areas in renewable energy science and technologies, energy management, as well as social studies.
The curriculum provides students with theoretical knowledge and a broad exposure in the topics of energy harvesting, storage, conservation, carbon audit and energy economics. It also provides hands-on training experience through various projects and experiments in environment monitoring, low-carbon technology, energy harvesting, automated solar tracker, photovoltaic devices, solid-state lighting, electricity, and many others. The program also encourage our students to actively seek for internship opportunities in relevant industries, research institutions, organizations and the existing local/international links to our students to make them more competitive in their career endeavor.
The curriculum provides students with theoretical knowledge and a broad exposure in the topics of energy harvesting, storage, conservation, carbon audit and energy economics. It also provides hands-on training experience through various projects and experiments in environment monitoring, low-carbon technology, energy harvesting, automated solar tracker, photovoltaic devices, solid-state lighting, electricity, and many others. The program also encourage our students to actively seek for internship opportunities in relevant industries, research institutions, organizations and the existing local/international links to our students to make them more competitive in their career endeavor.
https://physics.hkbu.edu.hk/programme/postgraduate/msc-in-green-technology-energy/
Master of Science in Environmental and Public Health Management
https://ephm.hkbu.edu.hk/
Programme Description
The Programme aims to train up graduates with the ability to incorporate management techniques and risk assessment into environmental and public protection for the effective maintenance of a sustainable and healthy environment via an interdisciplinary approach. In addition to the conventional issues of environmental protection, the programme also explores the interconnection among regulatory control, policy, management techniques, social and ethical values, health risk analysis, environmental conservation, and sustainability. Furthermore, this programme covers a number of important and popular international and local standards related to the environment and public health, such as ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14064, ISO 22000, ISO 45001 and BEAM Plus.
(for students taking the BEAM Affiliate training option)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Master of Science in Carbon Neutral Cities and Urban Sustainability
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/beee/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/master-of-science-in-sustainable-urban-development/
Programme Description
This postgraduate programme is designed to cut across the traditional boundaries among management, surveying, engineering and environmental sciences to take a broad view of the subject. The primary aim of this programme is to provide an opportunity for students to broaden and deepen their knowledge of sustainable urban development. This programme provides up-to-date knowledge in sustainable urban development based on contemporary research findings.
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/beee/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/master-of-science-in-sustainable-urban-development/
Master of Science in High Performance Buildings
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/beee/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/master-of-science-in-high-performance-buildings/
Programme Description
The mission of the High Performance Buildings (HPB) programme is to engage in education and research for the advancement of high performance buildings. In particular, the HPB programme provides an opportunity for students to broaden and deepen their knowledge on assessment of High Performance Buildings, which impose minimal impacts on global carbon footprints (global impacts), and facilitate optimised performance of building systems (building impacts), as well as the best indoor environments for the health and well-being of occupants.
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/beee/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/master-of-science-in-high-performance-buildings/
Master of Science in Sustainable Technology for Carbon Neutrality
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/abct/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/master-of-science-in-sustainable-technology-for-carbon-neutrality/
Programme Description
This programme aims to provide graduates with systematic hands-on training to tackle challenging and dynamic global issues related to carbon auditing, green financing, carbon management and sustainable/renewable energy. Such training will enable graduates to meet the increasing local and national demand for qualified professionals in the field of carbon neutrality.
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/abct/study/taught-postgraduate-programmes/master-of-science-in-sustainable-technology-for-carbon-neutrality/
The University of Hong Kong
Master of Science in Energy Engineering
https://www.eee.hku.hk/study/postgraduate/msceng-in-energye/
Programme Description
The programme provides advanced education and training in the field of Energy Engineering. It covers renewable energy technology, smart grids, electric vehicles, power systems, energy management, carbon audit and other energy-related advanced topics.
https://www.eee.hku.hk/study/postgraduate/msceng-in-energye/
Master of Science in Environmental Management
http://www.biosch.hku.hk/envm/index.html
Programme Description
The distinctive feature of the programme is its focus on management perspectives surrounding a wide variety of environmental and sustainability issues. The programme provides a basic introduction to many aspects of environmental science and environmental engineering as well as legal and policy-related concerns. It emphasises the importance of developing an integrated approach to the analysis of environmental and sustainability problems to gain a more effective understanding of their nature and causes, and the remedial options available to tackle them. The course does not only provide a comprehensive training in the field of environmental management, but it also offers opportunities for the development of specialist interests and skills through its optional courses and the research dissertation which all students are required to prepare. The structure and contents of the programme have progressively evolved over time but it retains its focus on Hong Kong and China although broader global issues are also considered in detail.
http://www.biosch.hku.hk/envm/index.html
Master of Science in Sustainable Environmental Design
https://admissions.hku.hk/tpg/programme/master-science-sustainable-environmental-design/
Programme Description
This programme provides students with foundational knowledge of the methods, technologies and related theories in smart city design and environmental design analytics. Through multidisciplinary education and practices in the design and management of smart cities and city resilience, SED will enhance students' understanding of the complexity of the challenges in achieving urban sustainability and environmental resiliency, while broadening their appreciation of the possibilities and constraints in design, technology, management and strategic policy at multiple scales.
https://admissions.hku.hk/tpg/programme/master-science-sustainable-environmental-design/