ESG Sustainable Management
Inter-Disciplinary Program
ESG Management
Sustainable Management

Enhancing Future Workplace Competitiveness

01.Program Features
This program integrates resources from both internal and external faculty, focusing on:
  • Environmental Issues (e.g., Carbon Emissions)
  • Social Issues (e.g., Consumer and Employee Rights)
  • Corporate Governance Issues (e.g., Information Transparency and Disclosure)
  • Designing ESG Sustainable Management Courses
Students who complete this program will acquire essential knowledge and skills in sustainable management, thereby enhancing their future workplace competitiveness. [Post-certification system applied]

02.Program Requirements
  • National Taiwan Normal University (hereinafter referred to as the University) has established the "ESG Sustainable Management Credit Program" (hereinafter referred to as the Program) in accordance with the University’s Credit Program Guidelines, aiming to provide students with systematic knowledge of corporate sustainability and ESG. The curriculum is jointly planned by the College of Management and the Graduate Institute of Environmental Education and Sustainability Management, with the College of Management as the primary organizer.
  • The program requires a minimum of 12 credits, consisting of 6 compulsory credits and 6 elective credits. Course details can be found in the "ESG Sustainable Management Credit Program Curriculum" table.
  • Courses previously completed and passed that are identical or similar to the program courses may be credited after review by the organizing unit. However, the maximum number of credits that can be recognized is 6.
  • The University's credit program follows a certification system. Eligible students may register for the program through the academic system during the designated registration period in the second semester of each academic year. Registered students will have priority in course selection during the initial selection period. Upon completing the program’s required courses and credits, students should submit an application form and academic transcripts to the organizing unit for review. After approval, the Office of Academic Affairs will issue a certificate of completion.
  • For students who have registered for the program but have not yet completed the required courses and credits, or those who have not registered but have completed at least one-third of the program credits, they may apply for an extension of their study period. Otherwise, they will be considered as having forfeited the right to complete the program. However, those who have been admitted to master’s or doctoral programs in the Taiwan University System may apply to continue the program after enrollment.
  • Any matters not covered in these guidelines shall be handled in accordance with the University's relevant regulations.
  • These guidelines shall be implemented after approval by the Academic Affairs Meeting and shall be subject to the same approval process for amendments.
  • Qualifications

    Students from undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs within the three-campus system, excluding graduating students.

  • Application

    During the application period, please select up to 5 preferred programs online to complete the registration process.

    • NTNU Students: Log in to the Academic Administration Portal → Academic Affairs → Day Division Academic Information System (Student) → Credit Programs → Apply for Credit Programs
    • NTU and NTUST Students: Log in to the Taiwan University System Academic System for Students → Credit Programs Online Application
  • Admission

    Check the system in June each year for admission results. Successful applicants automatically gain qualification to take courses; no separate registration is required.

    • NTNU Students: Log in to the Day Division Academic Information System (Student) → Credit Programs → Qualification Inquiry
    • NTU and NTUST Students: Log in to the Taiwan University System Academic System for Students → Credit Programs Online Application → Application Inquiry
  • Application Period

    Every April, as per the announcement from the Office of Academic Affairs regarding Credit Program Applications.

    NTNU Academic Affairs Office
  • Organizer

    College of Management Campus Map
  • Contact

    Graduate Institute of Management - Secretary Xu

    • Phone: 02-77493296
    • Email: yenchi@ntnu.edu.tw
    • Address: 1st Floor Administrative Office, College of Management, No. 31, Shida Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City
1. Compulsory Courses: 6 Credits
Course Code Course Title Credits Offering Department Remarks
EEC8073 Trends and Core Concepts of Corporate Sustainability 3 Master of Sustainability Joint Master & Doctoral
O5C9007 Corporate Sustainability Disclosure and Communication 3 College of Management Joint Undergraduate & Master
2. Elective Courses: At least 6 Credits
Field Course Code Course Title Credits Offering Department Remarks
Sustainability Knowledge Foundation O5C9009 Sustainable Finance 3 College of Management Joint Master & Doctoral
O5C9006 Corporate ESG Strategy Development and Governance 3 College of Management Joint Undergraduate & Master
Corporate Governance Applications EEC8057 Carbon Management 3 Master of Sustainability Joint Master & Doctoral
O5C9008 Sustainability Application Project 3 College of Management Joint Undergraduate & Master
1. Compulsory Courses: 6 Credits
Course Code Course Title Instructor Time/Location Remarks
EEC8073 Trends and Core Concepts of Corporate Sustainability Ye Xin-Cheng 113-1 Thu 7-9 / Gongguan Rm. 304 Joint Master & Doctoral
O5C9007 Corporate Sustainability Disclosure and Communication Yan Defen / Zou Yunxin 113-2 Tue 2-4 Joint Undergraduate & Master

2. Elective Courses: At least 6 Credits
Field Course Code Course Title Instructor Time/Location Remarks
Sustainability Knowledge Foundation O5C9009 Sustainable Finance Gao Zhiyan 113-1 Tue A-C / Yun 508 Joint Undergraduate & Master
O5C9006 Corporate ESG Strategy Development and Governance     Joint Undergraduate & Master
Corporate Governance Applications EEC8057 Carbon Management Ye Xin-Cheng 113-2 Tue 7-9 / Gongguan Rm. 304 Joint Master & Doctoral
O5C9008 Sustainability Application Project     Joint Undergraduate & Master