The agreement is signed by Prof. Matthew Lee Kwok-on (left), Acting Dean of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, and Mr Paul Moody (right), Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions at CFA Institute.
Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming (left), HKMU Vice President (Strategic Initiatives), and Mr Paul Moody (right), Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions at CFA Institute.
The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (the School) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has partnered with CFA Institute to foster talent development in the fast-growing sustainable finance sector.
A highlight of this partnership is that HKMU has become the first university in Hong Kong to embed the globally recognised CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate curriculum into its regular undergraduate programmes. This highlights HKMU's distinct role as a university of applied sciences, committed to meeting industry needs when nurturing professional talent.
Signed by Prof. Matthew Lee Kwok-on, Acting Dean of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, and Mr Paul Moody, Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions at CFA Institute, the agreement provides a solid framework for deepening collaboration between the two parties in cultivating talent for the sustainable finance industry.
Starting this year, the School has been offering the certificate curriculum as an elective, enabling students to gain comprehensive knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and sustainable investment strategies. Students who successfully complete the course will earn academic credits from HKMU, and those who pass the CFA Institute exam will be awarded the Sustainable Investing Certificate.
Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming, HKMU Vice President (Strategic Initiatives), said that as a university of applied sciences, HKMU is committed to providing students with practical, industry-aligned education through this collaboration. “Leveraging CFA Institute's global expertise, we aim to deliver cutting-edge education to nurture our students into ethical professionals capable of creating positive impacts on social and economic development,” he remarked.
“We have integrated the globally recognised Sustainable Investing Certificate offered by CFA Institute into our curriculum and adopted its examination as an alternative assessment method,” said Prof. Matthew Lee. “This arrangement not only motivates students to earn an international credential during their studies at HKMU to meet the financial sector's growing demand for sustainability experts, but also better prepares them for the workforce, demonstrating to future employers that they possess the required professional competencies.”
Mr Paul Moody expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership and commended HKMU's commitment to advancing sustainable finance development. “Sustainability is becoming a defining priority across Greater China, as investors and institutions increasingly integrate ESG into risk management and long-term value creation. HKMU's innovative approach—embedding the Sustainable Investing Certificate into its curriculum—sets a strong example for how academia can equip future finance professionals with practical, globally recognised sustainability skills.”
This collaboration further strengthens HKMU's ties with the global investment community and supports students in obtaining relevant professional qualifications, thereby enhancing their credentials and competitiveness in ESG and sustainable investing.
The agreement is signed by Prof. Matthew Lee Kwok-on (left), Acting Dean of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, and Mr Paul Moody (right), Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions at CFA Institute.
The Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration (the School) of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) has partnered with CFA Institute to foster talent development in the fast-growing sustainable finance sector.
A highlight of this partnership is that HKMU has become the first university in Hong Kong to embed the globally recognised CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate curriculum into its regular undergraduate programmes. This highlights HKMU's distinct role as a university of applied sciences, committed to meeting industry needs when nurturing professional talent.
Signed by Prof. Matthew Lee Kwok-on, Acting Dean of the Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, and Mr Paul Moody, Managing Director, Global Partnerships & Client Solutions at CFA Institute, the agreement provides a solid framework for deepening collaboration between the two parties in cultivating talent for the sustainable finance industry.
Starting this year, the School has been offering the certificate curriculum as an elective, enabling students to gain comprehensive knowledge of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors and sustainable investment strategies. Students who successfully complete the course will earn academic credits from HKMU, and those who pass the CFA Institute exam will be awarded the Sustainable Investing Certificate.
Prof. Alan Au Kai-ming, HKMU Vice President (Strategic Initiatives), said that as a university of applied sciences, HKMU is committed to providing students with practical, industry-aligned education through this collaboration. “Leveraging CFA Institute's global expertise, we aim to deliver cutting-edge education to nurture our students into ethical professionals capable of creating positive impacts on social and economic development,” he remarked.
“We have integrated the globally recognised Sustainable Investing Certificate offered by CFA Institute into our curriculum and adopted its examination as an alternative assessment method,” said Prof. Matthew Lee. “This arrangement not only motivates students to earn an international credential during their studies at HKMU to meet the financial sector's growing demand for sustainability experts, but also better prepares them for the workforce, demonstrating to future employers that they possess the required professional competencies.”
Mr Paul Moody expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership and commended HKMU's commitment to advancing sustainable finance development. “Sustainability is becoming a defining priority across Greater China, as investors and institutions increasingly integrate ESG into risk management and long-term value creation. HKMU's innovative approach—embedding the Sustainable Investing Certificate into its curriculum—sets a strong example for how academia can equip future finance professionals with practical, globally recognised sustainability skills.”
This collaboration further strengthens HKMU's ties with the global investment community and supports students in obtaining relevant professional qualifications, thereby enhancing their credentials and competitiveness in ESG and sustainable investing.
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