PM ESG Management | AIT School of Management

Professional Master in Environment Social and Governance Management
(PM ESG Management)

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.

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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
Structure

Program Outline (30 credits):

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

Admission
Requirements

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:

Admission Application Form
Resume (maximum 2 pages)
University degree 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:

Application Deadline Hanoi (Jul 2026) | HCM (Feb 2026)
English Language Tests: Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Opening: Hanoi (Sep 2026) | HCM (Mar 2026)

Tuition
Fees

Tuition Fees

Tuition fee (all-inclusive): 342,901,000 VND (13,000 USD)
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.