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 / applied research thesis | 15 | Thesis with extra supervisory hours from senior industry experts. |
Thesis & industry-expert supervision
- A written thesis 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
Fast Track option
Fast Track: HK$198,000 (payable in 4–6 instalments)
Available for BBA and MBA students who wish to accelerate their study path.
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 / thesis 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.