香港浸會大學(xué)

This programme is offered by Department of Geography, Faculty of Social Sciences, Hong Kong Baptist University for holders of Associate Degree (AD) or Higher Diploma (HD) who wish to continue on to a Bachelor's degree in Environment and Resources Management.

Programme Features

• A non-government-funded honours undergraduate programme.
• A full-time programme which is normally completed in two years.
• Provide students with a foundational knowledge in both the natural and social sciences in order to apply interdisciplinary approaches in studying and analyzing environmental issues.
• Deepen students’ appreciation of natural environment and understanding of healthy ecological systems and a sustainable environment.
• Develop students’ knowledge and ability to utilize environmental research methodologies, ecological field skills and statistical tools to identify and critically analyze environmental and conservation issues in the local, regional and international contexts.
• Strengthen students’ sensitivity to conflicts and challenges in current issues concerning environmental conservation, urban development and resource management.
• Sharpen students’ understanding of the contents and impacts of specific environmental policies and legislations and planning requirements pertaining to environmental management.

Award

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Environment and Resources Management awarded by Hong Kong Baptist University.

Career Prospects

Graduates will be well equipped with the practical skills for an array of environment-related professions. They include: environmental protection and conservation agencies, environmental consultancy, environmental management related institutions, non-government organisations, green groups, businesses and civil service. Students would also have the possibility of moving on to postgraduate studies.

Programme Structure

The four-year undergraduate programme requires students to complete a total of 128 units, including 66 units of Major Courses, 38 units of General Education Courses and 24 units of Free Elective Courses. Students with Associate Degree or Higher Diploma qualifications will normally be admitted directly into the third year of study to complete the programme in two years.

Specifically, students are required to complete 39 units of Major Core Courses and 27 units of Major Elective Courses.