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Programs in Healthcare Management

ESTIAM Hong Kong offers a connected ladder of qualifications in Healthcare Management — from undergraduate to doctorate. All programs are delivered online on alternate Saturdays, with intakes every October and April. No exams — coursework-based assessment.

EQF alignedOnline · Alternate SaturdaysCantonese (English notes)Coursework only · No exams

Compare our programs

A quick side-by-side. Click a program for the full curriculum, schedule and tuition breakdown.

BBA
EQF Level 6

BBA in Healthcare Management

Credits
60 ECTS
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Tuition (HKD)
HK$98,000
Best for
Secondary graduates · junior healthcare/admin staff
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MBA
EQF Level 7

MBA in Healthcare Management

Credits
120 ECTS
Duration
1 year (2 semesters) + thesis
Tuition (HKD)
HK$138,000
Best for
Bachelor holders · mid-career healthcare professionals
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DBA
Doctorate

DBA in Healthcare Management

Credits
Details to follow
Duration
Details to follow
Tuition (HKD)
HK$258,000
Best for
Senior executives · MBA-level holders pursuing applied research
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Tuition figures shown are the standard rate. Each program offers an Early Bird discount for applications confirmed before 30 August 2026, and BBA/MBA also offer a Fast Track option. See each program page for full payment terms.

Study Articulation

A clear progression pathway

Graduates of one level can articulate directly into the next — culminating in Fellowship recognition.

  1. 1BBA
    Bachelor

    Level 6 · 60 ECTS · 1 year. Foundations of healthcare management, operations and digital health.

  2. 2MBA
    Master

    Level 7 · 120 ECTS · 1 year. Strategy, leadership, governance and a thesis with industry-expert supervision.

  3. 3DBA
    Doctorate

    Doctor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management. Applied doctoral research.

  4. 4Fellow
    Fellowship

    Post-doctoral recognition for distinguished healthcare leaders contributing to the field.

Articulation is subject to academic performance and admission requirements at each level.

Scholarship

HK$10,000 Healthcare Career Scholarship

ESTIAM Hong Kong offers a HK$10,000 scholarship per cohort to eligible students. Awards are screened on two criteria:

  • Working relevance — your current or prior experience in or adjacent to the healthcare sector.
  • Personal statement — a clear articulation of why you want to develop your career in the healthcare field.

Indicate your interest on the application form and submit a personal statement (500–1,000 words) with your application.

Apply for the scholarship