Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-07-15 | - |
2024-08-12 | - |
2024-09-09 | - |
Program Overview
The SCR program offers a comprehensive overview of climate risks and their management, including financial risks related to regulations and green finance. Delivered through facilitated sessions with experts, the program culminates in a multiple-choice exam for certification. It aims to enhance participants' understanding of sustainability and climate risk issues, making them competitive in various job markets.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Program Content: The SCR program provides a holistic overview of climate risks and their management, along with related financial risks associated with regulatory initiatives, reporting requirements, and green finance instruments.
- Structure: The program consists of three facilitated half-day sessions with subject matter experts.
- Course Schedule:
- Session 1: July 15, 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Session 2: August 12, 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
- Session 3: September 9, 2024 (9:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Assessment:
- Participants must pass a 4-hour multiple-choice exam comprising 90 questions (including two case studies) to earn the SCR certificate.
- The exam is offered via computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers in Malaysia.
Teaching:
- The program features facilitated half-day sessions with subject matter experts.
- Faculty includes Dr. Gary Theseira and Datuk Darrel Webber.
Careers:
- The program is designed to help participants stand out in the job marketplace, particularly for business professionals, government and non-profit professionals, career changers, and students seeking to demonstrate their understanding of complex sustainability and climate risk issues.
Asia School of Business
Overview:
Asia School of Business (ASB) is a graduate business school established in 2015 in collaboration with MIT Sloan Management. It aims to be a global knowledge hub, providing regional insights from Asia and the emerging world. ASB seeks to attract diverse students who are intellectually capable, emotionally mature, and eager for new experiences.
Services Offered:
ASB offers a range of services to its students, including:
Action Learning:
Real-world experiences that allow students to apply their knowledge in practical settings.Career Development Office (CDO):
Provides career support and connects students with potential employers.MIT Sloan Immersion:
Opportunities for students to immerse themselves in the MIT Sloan environment.Industry Treks:
Excursions to various industries to gain insights into different sectors.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Perspective:
ASB provides a unique perspective on business in Asia and the emerging world.MIT Sloan Connection:
Students benefit from the expertise and resources of MIT Sloan Management.Action Learning:
Practical experiences enhance students' skills and prepare them for real-world challenges.Diverse Student Body:
Students interact with peers from various backgrounds and cultures.Career Support:
The CDO helps students secure employment in leading organizations.Academic Programs:
ASB offers the following academic programs:
MBA:
A full-time, two-year program designed to develop future business leaders.Executive MBA (EMBA):
A part-time program for experienced professionals.Master in Central Banking (MCB):
A specialized program for those interested in central banking.Other:
- ASB has research centers that conduct impactful research in emerging markets, business strategies, technology, and sustainability.
- ASB hosts public admissions events in Kuala Lumpur and around the world.
- ASB offers a range of executive education programs covering corporate governance, general management, and finance.
- ASB has a strong network of alumni who are employed in leading organizations across various industries and locations.
- ASB is a member of AACSB International, Association of Asia Pacific Business Schools, and European Foundation for Management Development Global.