Degree Programs in Hong Kong

• For the undergraduate level (e.g., BBA or Online BBA in Hong Kong): completion of high-school (or equivalent), proficiency in English and basic business/mathematics aptitude.
• For the MBA: recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferably with professional work experience) and demonstration of English proficiency.
• For the DBA Degree: Typically a relevant master’s degree plus substantial professional leadership, and often a research proposal or prior scholarly work.
• PhD in Business Administration Degree: Applicants must hold a recognised master’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field. Strong academics, research capability, English proficiency, and a research proposal are required, with prior experience an added advantage.

• The Bachelor’s programme (BBA/Online BBA Course in Hong Kong) leads to roles such as business analyst, marketing coordinator, operations manager or entrepreneur.
• An MBA in Hong Kong opens doors to senior management: general manager, strategist, business development director, international business manager.
• The DBA Degree in Hong Kong is designed for thought-leaders, consultants, C-suite executives (CEO, COO, CFO), board members, policy advisors or academics in business schools.
• A PhD in Business Administration in Hong Kong opens opportunities in senior academic and research roles across universities and research institutions. Graduates also advance into executive leadership, consulting, policy advisory, and strategic management roles within multinational corporations and global organisations.

Overall, EBU’s Business & Management track equips students with strategic, analytical and leadership competencies, enabling career growth, global mobility and entrepreneurial ventures.

• For the Online B.Ed.: high-school diploma or equivalent; basic proficiency in English; prior interest or experience in teaching may be advantageous.
• For the Online M.Ed. Degree: recognised bachelor’s degree (often in education or a related field). Applicants with degrees outside education may need bridging modules.
• For the Ed.D. or Applied Doctorate in Education & Teaching: a relevant master’s degree, evidence of professional experience in education, and capacity to carry out applied research.
• PhD in Education: a recognised master’s degree in Education or a related field. Strong academics, research aptitude, English proficiency, and a well-defined research proposal are required, with teaching or academic experience preferred.

• With an Online B.Ed Degree: School teacher (primary, middle or secondary levels), teaching assistant, educational support staff.
• With an Online M.Ed. Degree: Curriculum designer, educational consultant, instructional coordinator, school administrator, digital learning specialist.
• With a Doctor of Education in Hong Kong or Applied Doctorate in Education & Teaching Degree: Leadership roles in education such as school principal, district superintendent, head of academic department, education policy advisor, researcher or faculty in teacher‐education programmes.
• With a PhD in Education Degree: Senior academic roles, educational research, policy development, and institutional leadership. Graduates also move into consultancy, curriculum design, education reform, and advisory roles across public and private sectors.

The flexible online mode ensures that working educators in Hong Kong can upgrade their credentials without leaving their roles, enabling career advancement and expanding professional impact.

• For the MA: A recognised bachelor’s degree (ideally in a humanities/social-sciences field) or equivalent; some programmes permit applicants from other disciplines if they demonstrate strong interest or capacity in the subject area.
• For the Applied Doctorate in Arts & Humanities: Completion of a master’s degree (or equivalent professional experience with a research portfolio may be accepted), plus an intention to conduct substantial applied research in arts/humanities.
• PhD in Psychology: Applicants must hold a recognised master’s degree in Psychology or a related field. Strong academics, research competence, English proficiency, and a research proposal are required.

• MA level: Cultural policy analyst, research associate, writer/editor, curator, communications specialist, higher-education lecturer (with further qualification), NGO or international-organisation staff.
• Applied Doctorate-level: Senior researcher, academic in arts/humanities, director of culture/heritage programmes, thought-leader in philosophy/social critique, senior roles in the creative industries, consultancy in social research or public policy.
• PhD in Psychology: Academic research, clinical or organisational practice, and consultancy. Graduates also progress into leadership and advisory roles across healthcare, education, and corporate sectors.

This track supports those aiming to shape discourse, influence culture, and contribute to global conversations on society, ethics, media and human interaction.

• For BCA Programmes: Completion of high-school or equivalent; basic proficiency in mathematics and English; interest or aptitude in computing/technology.
• For MCA or MSc: Recognised bachelor’s in computing/IT or a related discipline; in some cases a bachelor’s in another field plus relevant work experience may suffice.
• For applied doctorate programmes: A master’s degree in IT/computing, significant professional experience in IT systems/leadership, plus a research proposal focusing on applied practice.

• With BCA/MCA credentials: software developer, systems analyst, data analyst, network administrator, cyber-security practitioner.
• With specialised MSc degrees (Data Science/Cyber Security): data scientist, machine-learning engineer, cyber-security manager, information-security consultant.
• With applied doctorate level: leadership and strategic roles such as chief information officer (CIO), head of technology transformation, academic researcher in IT, consultant for digital strategy and governance.

The focus on applied, industry-relevant skills and research ensures that graduates are not just ready for jobs, but capable of driving innovation and transformation in organisations.

• For the MSc in International Healthcare Management Degree in Hong Kong: bachelor’s degree in any discipline (healthcare, business or related) and ideally some work experience in healthcare or allied fields.
• For the Applied Doctorate: relevant master’s degree, substantial professional experience in healthcare management or policy, and capacity to lead applied research and strategic change in healthcare settings.

• Master’s graduates can move into roles such as healthcare manager, hospital operations director, healthcare policy analyst or international-health consultant.
• Applied-doctorate graduates may assume senior executive positions (e.g., director of international health programmes), health-system transformation leader, professor in healthcare management or high-level consultant advising governments, NGOs or private health enterprises.

Overall, these programmes prepare graduates for impactful careers in a sector facing increasing global demand for trained leadership and innovation.

• For the master’s-level media programmes: recognised bachelor’s degree (preferably in media, communication, journalism or related field) and demonstration of interest or experience in media/digital communication.
• For the applied doctorate: relevant master’s degree, professional media experience and a research proposal that addresses applied issues in media, communications or digital-content leadership.

• Master’s graduates can pursue careers as media strategist, digital marketing manager, advertising creative lead, communications consultant, social-media editor, journalist or content director.
• Applied-Doctorate graduates may serve as media research directors, academic faculty in media studies, chief communications officer, head of digital transformation in media houses or consultants shaping media policy and practice.

With digital media continuing to expand, these programmes position graduates to lead at the intersection of creativity, technology and communication.

• Entry often requires completion of secondary education or equivalent for lower levels (Level 3/4).
• For higher levels (Level 6/7) or advanced diplomas, a bachelor’s degree or relevant professional experience may be needed.
• Some programmes accept working professionals and training practitioners.
• English proficiency and internet access (for online delivery) are typically prerequisites.

• Entry-level diplomas may lead to roles such as junior business administrator, training coordinator, assistant teacher or support roles.
• Level 6/7 and higher diplomas can support progression into managerial, human-resources, training-design, educational-leadership or entry into degree programmes.
• They also prepare candidates for further study: credit transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration in Hong Kong, Online B.Ed. in Hong Kong or other full-degree programmes offered by EBU or partner institutions.

In essence, these Ofqual-regulated qualifications help learners build a pathway for both employment and academic progression.

• Generally open to professionals with a high-school diploma or equivalent; some may require a bachelor’s degree depending on the workshop level.
• Basic computer literacy, internet access and proficiency in English are typically required.
• Working professionals are often the target audience; previous experience may help but is not always mandatory.

• A “Train the Trainer” certificate may lead to roles as corporate trainer, L&D facilitator or instructional designer.
• A Research Methodology workshop may support professionals preparing for doctoral-level study or advancing into research roles.
• An Inclusive Education CPD may help educators specialise in SEN (special educational needs) or digital-learning strategy.

These programmes act as career accelerators and help professionals stay up-to-date with evolving practices, making them more competitive in their fields.