Hong Kong Baptist University and CFA Institute Forge First-of-its-Kind Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Finance Education across the Globe
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and CFA Institute have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote sustainable finance education in the higher business education sector in Hong Kong. By launching the first-of-its-kind academic-industry collaborated elective module in sustainable finance, HKBU integrates the CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate into the academic curriculum of taught postgraduate studies at the School of Business.
A signing session was held at the CFA Institute office in Hong Kong where the MoU was signed by Professor Zhang Han, Dean of the School of Business, HKBU, and Ms Brenda Hou, CFA, Senior Head of Asia-Pacific Global Partnerships and Client Solutions, CFA Institute.
Professor Zhang Han stated, “Through this meaningful academic-industry collaboration on career-focused professional development, we are advancing HKBU business education and cultivating impactful and transferable skills for future-ready leaders at the School. This partnership creates an unprecedented opportunity for our taught postgraduate students to become sustainable finance professionals in Asia for the world.”
Ms Brenda Hou indicated, “This partnership marks a significant milestone for CFA Institute — it is our first collaboration of its kind globally where our Sustainable Investing Certificate is embedded directly into the University’s accredited academic curriculum. By working with HKBU, we are equipping the next generation of finance professionals with a globally recognised certificate in sustainability. This is a powerful step forward in building capacity and raising standards in the investment profession.”
In this unparalleled collaboration, HKBU and CFA Institute aim to drive breakthroughs in strengthening the talent pipeline of sustainability-focused finance professionals in the region and beyond. This partnership seeks to effectively equip our future-ready business professionals with in-demand skill sets throughout the markets. Students with successful completion of the elective module will earn academic credits from the University and receive the CFA Institute Sustainable Investing Certificate subsidised by Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government, among other developmental benefits.
About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standards for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute has 9 offices and 158 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Hong Kong Baptist University School of Business
With a proud legacy since 1956, Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) School of Business is a leading provider of business education in Asia. Ranked among the 1% of business schools globally and the first in Hong Kong to earn Triple Crown Accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, we nurture a diverse student population through our undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes.
At HKBU School of Business, our academic pillars are built on transdisciplinary academics, immersive global learning, and career-focused professional development. Centred around the integration of cutting-edge technology and people leadership, we stay committed to exerting a positive impact on society and co-creating a sustainable and responsible business world.
Find us at https://bus.hkbu.edu.hk/, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @hkbubusinessschool, and WeChat at @浸大工管