Hong Kong Management Association

What Hong Kong Management Association does

The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1960 and headquartered in Hong Kong, focused on management education, professional development, and credentialing. It operates more than 200 active programs spanning short seminars and workshops, executive certificates and diplomas, and full degree programs (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral) delivered in face-to-face, online, hybrid, and distance-learning modes across English, Cantonese, and Putonghua. Its educational portfolio is organized around dedicated institutes and centers — including the AI Empowerment Centre, the Institute of Advanced Management Development (AMD), the Institute of Healthcare Management (HCM), the Global Centre for Innovation Management (GCIM), the Global Centre for ESG Management (GC-ESG), and the Global Centre for Youth Development (GCYD) — and is delivered in partnership with international universities such as Wrexham University, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, Middlesex University, University of Greenwich, University of Leicester, and École des Ponts Business School.

HKMA generates revenue through two primary streams: course fees and tuition across its multi-tier program portfolio (unit-priced seminars starting near HK$580 per subject, multi-year degree programs priced at HK$128,000 for MBA and HK$138,600 for a three-year BA), and recurring membership subscriptions providing access to discounts, six specialist clubs, networking events, and research groups for a base of approximately 13,000 members. Pricing is further supported by Hong Kong government funding schemes including the Continuing Education Fund (CEF), Talent Development Fund (TFund), and the Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme (GSF), the last of which provides up to HK$10,000 in subsidies per eligible participant. HKMA also runs the annual HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development and offers room-rental services for corporate training. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through website enrollment at www2.hkma.org.hk and a dedicated member platform at membership.hkma.org.hk, with marketing across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube, and a monthly newsletter. The organization is privately held, non-listed, and governed as an independent professional association with no disclosed parent company or external ownership structure.

Name

Hong Kong Management Association

Legal name

Hong Kong Management Association

Website

https://hkma.org.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hong Kong Management Association is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1960 in Hong Kong, delivering management education and credentialing programs — from short seminars to doctoral degrees in partnership with international universities — to working professionals, students, and corporate clients across a 13,000-member base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Business & Global Management Schools (EDAHAHAJ)

Keywords

• Management education
• Professional development
• Executive training
• Corporate training programs
• Degree programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Fees and Tuition: Revenue generated from professional development courses, seminars, workshops, and degree programs. Fees vary by course type, duration, and member/non-member status.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions providing access to exclusive benefits, discounts on courses, networking events, and club activities. Platform serves 13,000 members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hong Kong Management Association is a non-profit professional membership association that delivers management education and professional development in Hong Kong. It offers over 200 courses spanning short seminars and workshops, certificate and diploma programs, and degree programs (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral) delivered in partnership with international universities. It also provides membership services to 13,000 professionals, specialist centers in AI, healthcare management, ESG, innovation management, and youth development, an annual award for training excellence, and room rental facilities.

Product overview

Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) operates as a comprehensive education and professional development organization offering a multi-tiered portfolio of programs across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels in partnership with international universities (primarily UK institutions). The core offering consists of short-format seminars and workshops (73+ courses), professional certificates and diplomas (116+ courses), and degree programs including BA, BSc, MBA, MSc, MA, LLM, DBA, and doctoral degrees. HKMA is structured around specialized centers including the AI Empowerment Centre (focused on AI, innovation, big data, and digital transformation), the Institute of Healthcare Management, the Global Centre for ESG Management, the Global Centre for Innovation Management, and the Global Centre for Youth Development. The organization also provides membership services to 13,000+ professionals, awards programs recognizing training excellence, and room rental facilities. Course delivery spans face-to-face, online, hybrid, and distance-learning modes, with programs available in English, Cantonese, and Putonghua.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HKMA AI Empowerment Centre: AI innovation and empowerment center offering programs in artificial intelligence, innovation, big data and digital transformation
• HKMA Institute of Advanced Management Development (AMD)
• HKMA Institute of Healthcare Management (HCM)
• HKMA Global Centre for Innovation Management (GCIM)
• HKMA Global Centre for ESG Management (GC-ESG)
• HKMA Global Centre for Youth Development (GCYD)

Products and services

• Seminars & Workshops Short-format professional development seminars and workshops covering AI/innovation, business management, HR, digital marketing, ESG, and leadership skills for working professionals and executives.
• Diploma and Certificate Programs Executive certificates and diplomas in company secretarial practice, employment ordinance, supervisory management, ESG framework, and related professional training.
• Bachelor's Degree Programs BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons) degree programs in Business Studies, Accounting and Finance Management, and Business Information Systems delivered in Hong Kong through partnerships with Wrexham University and University of Greenwich.
• Master's Degree Programs MBA, MSc, MA, and LLM postgraduate degree programs in business, healthcare management, psychology, law, and design innovation delivered in partnership with University of Wales Trinity Saint David, University of Leicester, and Middlesex University.
• University of Wales Trinity Saint David MBA 15-18 month MBA program delivered in Hong Kong through weekend classes with HK$128,000 total tuition, payable in 4 installments, featuring 100% coursework assessment and a 95% graduation rate.
• Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (École des Ponts) Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA) delivered in partnership with École des Ponts Business School, a 4-year program achievable in 3 years with residential sessions in Paris and tuition of EUR 55,000.
• Distance Learning Certificate Courses Distance-learning certificate courses delivered through a correspondence format covering Human Resources and other disciplines, with member and non-member pricing per subject or full program.
• Business Management Correspondence Courses Business management correspondence (distance learning) courses priced per subject at HK$580 (members) and HK$610 (non-members).
• HKMA Membership Services Annual professional membership platform serving 13,000 members with networking opportunities, exclusive benefits on courses, access to six specialist clubs, research clubs, and youth development programs.
• Room Rental Services Training, seminar, and conference room rental services at HKMA's Hong Kong facilities for members and external corporate clients.
• HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development Annual award program recognizing organizations in Hong Kong for excellence in training and development practices.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Wrexham University (formerly Glyndŵr University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for BA (Hons) degree programs in Business Studies (multiple specializations), Accounting and Finance Management, and Business Information Systems. Programs delivered in Hong Kong with HK$138,600 tuition for the Accounting and Finance degree. Wrexham University ranked top 5 in UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
• University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for MBA and other degree programs. UWTSD is one of the oldest Royal Chartered Universities in Wales and England. Programs offered in Hong Kong at HK$128,000 for MBA. Ranked University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2026 (Times and Sunday Times). 95% graduation rate.
• École des Ponts Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA). 4-year program (achievable in 3) with residential sessions in Paris. Tuition EUR 55,000. Program accredited by International Association of MBAs (AMBA) and member of Executive DBA Council (EDBAC).
• University of GreenwichmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partnership for degree programs delivered in Hong Kong.
• Middlesex UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partnership for degree programs delivered in Hong Kong.
• University of LeicestermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partnership for degree programs delivered in Hong Kong.
• Lingnan UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Hong Kong university partnership for joint programs including Advanced Diploma in Business Management.
• Continuing Education Fund (CEF)supportingOthersGovernment-supported education funding scheme that HKMA courses are registered with, allowing students to claim reimbursement for eligible courses.
• Green and Sustainable Finance Capacity Building Support Scheme (GSF)supportingOthersLed by Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Securities and Futures Commission. HKMA is among the first batch of courses included in this scheme, offering up to HK$10,000 subsidy for eligible participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Project Management Institute: Global professional membership association offering credentials (PMP, etc.) and training for project managers. Comparable in operating a paid-membership, certification-driven model around a specific management discipline.
• HKUST Executive Education: Executive education arm of HKUST offering MBAs, short programs, and custom corporate training in Hong Kong. Competes with HKMA for the same premium professional and corporate training buyers in Hong Kong.
• City University of Hong Kong - Professional Education: Hong Kong university with a dedicated professional and continuing education division offering diplomas, degrees, and short courses. Direct competition for HKMA's certificate, diploma, and degree segments in Hong Kong.
• Chartered Management Institute: UK chartered professional body for management and leadership offering qualifications, training, and membership. Comparable in being a membership-based body promoting management standards and continuing professional development.
• Hong Kong Vocational Training Council: Hong Kong statutory body providing vocational and professional education across multiple disciplines. Comparable in offering accredited, government-recognized continuing education and credentialing programs in Hong Kong.

Emerging players

• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities to deliver certificates, degrees, and short courses. Overlaps with HKMA's short courses, certificates, and degree offerings at lower price points and broader scale.

Direct peers

• Hong Kong Institute of Bankers: Hong Kong professional membership body delivering industry-specific training, certification, and continuing education. Comparable to HKMA in being a HK-based membership association with course-based revenue and credentialing programs.
• Singapore Institute of Management: Singapore-based professional education institution offering certificate, diploma, bachelor's and master's programs in partnership with international universities. Highly comparable to HKMA in model: continuing education plus overseas-degree pathway delivered regionally.
• Hong Kong Productivity Council: Hong Kong organization providing professional training, consultancy, and industry capability programs. Comparable to HKMA in mission of upgrading Hong Kong's workforce through structured training and certification offerings.

Regional players

• Australian Institute of Management: Long-established management professional association in Australia offering short courses, executive education, and credentialing. Comparable model of a national management association serving practicing managers and executives.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hkmachannel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hkmachannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/hkmafb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hkma
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkmachannel

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