Professional Master in ESG (Environment-Social-Governance) Management
Overview
PM-ESG is a qualified programagainst which employers can standardize the recruitment of ESG professionals. Compared to peer offerings, PM-ESG scores high for competitiveness, value-for-money, ease of access, and internationality.
PM-ESG’s curriculum is built on the foundations of risk management, organizational sustainability, innovation leadership, and social impact, augmented by direct practical exposure and case-based peer learning facilitated by experienced practitioners drawn from AIT alumni and the Yunus Academia Network worldwide.
Outstanding values
ESG management is emerging as a portfolio practical approach to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) values, and Sustainability principles, viewed from a Risk Management Perspective.
From entry-level data and compliance documentation to responding to process-level challenges confronting business growth for managing risk in the boardroom.
ESG careers are opening in risk management, strategic planning, policy analysis, social impact, and business innovation. PM-ESG is offered by the AIT School of Management for students to earn a master's qualification without having to interrupt their careers. PM-ESG is attractive for employers because they can invest in building the ESG capacity of key management and staff, without having to displace employees.
Program
PM-ESG is a 30-credit program that full-time students can complete in one academic year. To graduate, students complete eight 3-credit course modules and a 6-credit practicum and final project. Module topics are chosen for relevance to emerging ESG trends, strategic value for employers, and practical applicability to real-life challenges.
- Corporate Governance, Fair Operating Practices and Government Relations
- Value Chain Risk Management
- Environmental Management and Climate Change
- Community Investment and Development
- Human Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion
- ESG Investing & Climate Finance
- Innovation for Future ESG Development
- Scenario Planning and Trend Analysis
- Final Project
Tuition fee
- Tuition fee (all-inclusive): 342,901,000 VND (13,000 USD)
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Cost for two study trips to AIT, Thailand (optional): 52,754,000 VND (2,000 USD)
(Excluding meals and personal living expenses)
Total tuition fee: 395,655,000 VND (15,000 USD), payable in three installments within one year.
If a participant is unable to complete the program within 1 year, an extension fee of 4,396,167 VND (167 USD) will be charged for each additional semester.
No additional tuition fees are required.
This exchange rate (1 USD = 26,377 VND) is only for reference.
Admission
To be eligible for admission to this AIT Professional Master’s program, an applicant must:
- Hold a bachelor's degree (normally from a 4-year program) or equivalent, appropriate major, final score above 2.75 GPA
- Work experience of at least 3 years (based on CV)
- Input English level:
- IELTS (5.0) or equivalent
- Or applicants can apply for English Test offered by AIT at AITCV (writing task 2). English Test fee: 1.239.719 VND (47 USD)
- Depending on the profile, the program will consider an interview
Admission Requirements (translated into English):
- Admission Application Form
- Resume (maximum 2 pages)
- Bachelor’s degree with CGPA above 2.75, a minimum of 3 years of appropriate work experience and transcript (English)
- IELTS 5.0 or equivalent or EET-AIT 5.0 or higher
- Passport (scan with photo)
- 01 ID Card photo size 3x4
Schedule
| Intake | 2026 - 2027 |
| Application Deadline | Hanoi (Jul 2026) | HCM (Feb 2026) |
| English Entry Test | Every Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Opening | Hanoi (Sep 2026) | HCM (Mar 2026) |
Contact
Ms. Ngọc Khánh
- M: (+84) 911 945 888; E: khanhpn@aitcv.ac.vn
- 3rd Floor, DETECH Building, No.8 Ton That Thuyet Str., Cau Giay Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Ms. Đào Thanh Yến
- Mobile: +84 98 360 4487 Email: yendt@aitcv.ac.vn
- 6th Floor, FCC Building, 45 Dinh Tien Hoang Str, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
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