I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
ESG-centered corporate governance
ID (subject code)
BMEGT42RRR5002-00
Type of subject
contact unit
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
9
Practice
0
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
mid-term grade
Number of credits
3
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Buzási Attila
Position
habil. associate professor
Contact details
buzasi.attila@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Environmental Economics and Sustainability
Subject website
Language of the subject
magyar - HU
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms

Programme: „ESG consultant

Subject Role: Compulsory

Recommended semester: 1

Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
None
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 580483/15/2026 registration number. Valid from: 24.06.2026.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to introduce the ESG aspects of corporate governance, supply chain analysis and corporate governance systems used worldwide.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. Knows the role of ESG in corporate governance.
  2. Knows the relationship, cycles and functions of ESG and the management systems.
  3. Knows the key corporate governance systems linked to the ESG.
  4. Knows the elements of supply chain, responsible sourcing requirements.
  5. Knows the risks and opportunities managed by ESG.
  6. Knows the impact and connections of tracking ESG metrics on corporate management.
  7. Knows the cause-and-effect connections between corporate ESG strategy and risks.
Skills
  1. Able to introduce ESG considerations into his/her own corporate governance system.
  2. Able to recognize synergies between elements of corporate governance systems and ESG expectations.
  3. Able to analyse supply chain elements from an ESG perspective.
  4. Able to understand the characteristics of corporate governance systems used worldwide.
  5. Able to define the criteria for a strategy tailored to the company.
Attitude
  1. Cooperates with the lecturer and other students.
  2. Strives to understand complex systems.
  3. Uses the opportunities offered by IT tools.
  4. Uses an analytical approach.
  5. Sees strategic and operational connections.
Independence and responsibility
  1. Independently selects and applies the relevant problem-solving and analytical methods in solving the analytical tasks belonging to his / her field.
  2. Feels responsible for all three pillars of ESG.

Teaching methodology

Online lecture

Materials supporting learning

  • Előadásdiák / Lecture slideshow

General Rules

The learning objectives detailed in 2.2 will be assessed by means of a summative assessment (one Moodle test).

Performance assessment methods

Detailed description of performance evaluations during the study period: Summative assessment (Moodle test): a complex, written evaluation of the knowledge and ability-type competence elements of the subject in the form of a Moodle test. The part of the curriculum serving as the basis for the Moodle test as well as the timeframe of filling out the test will be determined by the subject instructor.

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • Summative assessment (Moodle test): 100
  • Total: 100

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature

-

Issuing grades

%
Excellent 91-100
Very good 85-90
Good 72-84
Satisfactory 65-71
Pass 50-64
Fail 0-49

Retake and late completion

1) Pursuant to the current CoS, each summative assessment can be retaken, repeated or completed late. 2) The summative assessments can be retaken, repeated or completed late for the first time during the late completion period free of charge. In the event of a retake, the new result always overwrites the old one. 3) If the student is unable to obtain a grade other than 'Fail' even with the retake, repeat and late completion possibilities according to point 1), they may make a second attempt to successfully complete the course after paying the fee specified in the regulations. 

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
Lecture 9
Processing background materials 21
Individual learning 30
Preparation 30
Total 90

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 04.05.2026.

Topics covered during the term

Subject includes the topics detailed in the course syllabus to ensure learning outcomes listed under 2.2. can be achieved.

Lecture topics
1. ESG aspects in corporate governance;
2. Supply chain analysis, responsible sourcing;
3. Corporate governance systems, ISO and other standards used worldwide.

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details
Nagy Gréta ügyvezető/Managing Director nagy.greta@dandeliongroup.hu
Gresa László EHS és ESG igazgató/EHS and ESG Director gresa.laszlo@dandeliongroup.hu

Approval and validity of subject requirements