Sustainability and Social Innovation
Master
Overview
WHY JOIN THE MASTER IN SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL INNOVATION?
The best education in social innovation and sustainability
A well-rounded program that combines social innovation and sustainability in a world–leading business school.
Rethink Business Models
Learn how to think like there is no box to reinvent business models with new and disruptive perspectives inspired by charismatic professors, industry actors and entrepreneurs.
Define your career
Develop a changemaking mindset in order to have a long-term, positive impact on society.
A customizable program
Whether you are interested in working for a big company and changing it from within, in leading your own impactful research project or in launching your own start-up, you can tailor the second phase of the program to your own goals.
Join an inspiring changemakers ecosystem
Open your mind and expand your network with world-class students, experts and a business community of 70,000 graduates in over 130 countries.
Intensive career coaching
Numerous fairs, workshops, and conferences with leaders are organized to help you fast-track your career.
REALIZE YOUR AMBITIONS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL CAREER
The Master in Sustainability and Social innovation is designed for current aspiring changemakers to develop the skills and knowledge needed to transform both society and enterprises into more sustainable practices. Taught by world class professors, all classes are designed to hone your analytical skills and ability to mobilize and communicate on meaningful topics to transform organizations into positive contributors to society.
Spanning far beyond the classroom, seminars and conferences provide you with the opportunity to interact with experts and entrepreneurs that are helping to rethink and shape tomorrow’s sustainable businesses and inclusive economies. Whether you are interested in working for a big company and changing it from within, leading your own impactful research project, or launching your own start-up, you can tailor the second phase of the program to your own professional goals and ambitions.
Structure
The curriculum is structured around core courses which provide participants with the toolbox they need to become change-makers, and electives, which allows them to deepen their knowledge on key issues related to sustainability, social innovation and the broader business environment. All classes are designed to help participants hone their analytical skills, develop their ability to mobilize and communicate on meaningful topics and enhance their ability to transform organizations. They are all meant to support the participants’ quest for purposeful change and impact.
Participants also apply the knowledge acquired to work on company cases and define solutions to real life problems. Conferences and seminars also provide participants with the opportunity to discuss and exchange with experts. During the year, students can also customize their learning by following a specialization track either in intrapreneurship, entrepreneurship or research.
As part of their final academic requirements, all participants must complete a thesis.
In addition to their specialization, participants can also apply to follow one of the certificates offered by HEC and running between end of April and early June.
Costs
Tuition
HK$132,609.25
(international)
HK$132,609.25
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Hold a Bachelor or Master's degree from an international institution
The HEC MSc in Sustainability and Social Innovation is open to high-level applicants of all nationalities who hold a Bachelor degree in any field.
Previous work experience is not required but can be an asset.
Language requirements
IELTS
Please note that, no minimum pass score is required to apply.