MBA in Healthcare Management
A graduate program preparing global healthcare leaders to strategically manage, innovate and transform health systems and organizations.
Program objectives
The MBA blends business strategy, healthcare operations, digital transformation and ethical leadership — equipping students with the competencies required to lead in a post-pandemic, data-driven and sustainability-focused healthcare environment.
Curriculum (120 ECTS)
Two semesters · all modules mandatory.
Module 1 — Strategy, Operations & Digital Transformation (60 ECTS)
| Module | ECTS | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare strategy & economics | 10 | Market and policy analysis combined with health economics for sustainable strategies and resource allocation. |
| Healthcare operations & quality management | 10 | Improving processes, service delivery and patient satisfaction through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. |
| Digital health transformation & cybersecurity | 10 | Digitalization, AI, data analytics, interoperability and cybersecurity governance for healthcare innovation. |
| Health law, ethics & corporate responsibility | 10 | Legal, ethical and ESG frameworks shaping global healthcare systems. |
| Project & innovation management in healthcare | 8 | Agile and Lean methodologies applied to healthcare innovation projects. |
| Workshop / Strategic simulation project | 12 | Cross-module simulation applying strategy, operations and innovation to real-world cases. |
Module 2 — Leadership, Governance & Organizational Transformation (60 ECTS)
| Module | ECTS | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership, governance & change management | 10 | Leadership theory, governance structures and organizational change strategies. |
| People & talent management | 8 | Workforce planning, recruitment, engagement and development for healthcare institutions. |
| Financial management & performance control in healthcare | 10 | Budgeting, cost control and performance analytics for informed decision-making. |
| Risk, crisis & stakeholder management | 10 | Risk mitigation, crisis preparedness, stakeholder engagement and accreditation systems. |
| Healthcare innovation & entrepreneurship | 7 | Creativity and business model design for healthcare startups and transformation projects. |
| Capstone project | 15 | Capstone with extra supervisory hours from senior industry experts. |
Capstone & industry-expert supervision
- A written capstone is required for the MBA.
- Extra supervisory hours are offered by a diverse panel of industry experts.
- Topics typically address strategic, operational, ethical or digital challenges in healthcare organizations.
Who it's for
- Healthcare professionals (clinical or administrative) preparing for senior managerial roles.
- BBA graduates articulating into a Master-level qualification.
- Mid-career managers from insurance, pharma, medtech or consulting moving into healthcare leadership.
- Entrepreneurs and policy professionals shaping the future of health systems.
Admission requirements
- Recognized Bachelor's degree (or equivalent prior learning / professional experience).
- English proficiency sufficient to study in English.
- Personal statement explaining career goals in healthcare.
- CV demonstrating relevant academic or professional background.
- Supporting documents: transcripts, certificates, reference letters, resume.
Career outcomes & articulation
- Senior manager / director in hospitals, clinics and healthcare networks.
- Strategy, transformation, digital health or quality leadership roles.
- Healthcare consultant, policy advisor or healthcare entrepreneur.
- Direct articulation into the ESTIAM DBA in Healthcare Management.
Pathway: BBA → MBA → DBA → Fellowship.
Program structure & module layout
How the program is organized week-to-week — cohorts, Saturday sessions, and teaching medium.
Cohorts
- Two cohorts each year.
- Cohort A starts every October.
- Cohort B starts every April.
Saturday sessions
- 2 sessions per Saturday.
- 3.5 hours per session.
- 7 hours total per Saturday — e.g. 9:00–12:30 & 13:30–17:00.
- Held on alternate Saturdays, fully online.
Teaching medium
Courses are conducted mainly in Cantonese, supplemented with English lecture notes and study materials.
Tuition fees
MBA tuition
Payable in 3 instalments
Early Bird (before 30 August 2026): −HK$3,000
All fees are quoted in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD). Early Bird discount applies to applications confirmed before 30 August 2026.
Assessment
Coursework-based assessment — no exams.
- Case study analysis
- Group project & presentation
- Individual research paper
- Continuous assessment
- Capstone project evaluation
- No written examinations
HK$10,000 Healthcare Career Scholarship
Awarded per cohort to eligible MBA applicants. Screening is based on (1) the relevance of your working background to the healthcare sector, and (2) a personal statement explaining why you want to develop your career in healthcare.