Wellness and Spa Service Design and Management, MA, University of Tartu

Estonia

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MA	Full-time	2 years	September	find out	find out

About Wellness and Spa Service Design and Management, MA - at University of Tartu

The aim of the programme is to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge, professional skills and practical tools required for working in wellness, spa or other related organizations at the management level.

It's an opportunity to acquire master's degree in a field that combines management and design of spa products, medical and leisure treatments, well-being, fitness, and health-related services.

The programme brings together the most passionate students willing to acquire focused tourism education in Pärnu town, a historical Baltic Sea resort. Besides academic learning, you can also experience life in a town that largely depends on the wellness and spa industry.

WHAT IS WELLNESS?

Wellness can be defined as the balanced state of body, spirit and mind, including emotional, physical, intellectual, social, environmental, occupational and spiritual wellness

It's a modern need of a fast-growing society - stressful lifestyle, wealthier and aging population, but risen awareness to live healthy and quality life build good bases for the growth of the wellness industry.

Wellness of individuals is also viewed as a way of life, including such holistic aspects as self-responsibility, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, mental activity and environmental sensitivity and beauty care. The aim of the whole concept is to create a balance between the body, soul and mind.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE ACQUIRED:

Hospitality and quality management
Creative and innovative entrepreneurship
Sustainable development
Strategic, financial and operational management
Service design and development
Management and marketing for wellness and spas
Understanding of the basics of spa treatments
Wellness philosophy
Project management and research

WHY STUDY WELLNESS AND SPA SERVICE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT IN PÄRNU, ESTONIA?

Study in Pärnu, a member of the European Spas Association, which is an internationally acclaimed health tourism destination with more than 175 years of history as a resort town.
The studies include business internships, field trips and company visits to world-class spas in Estonia.
Small group dynamics and learning allows direct interaction and discussions with lecturers.

The programme is taught by internationally respected professors and lecturers from the USA, Hungary, France, UK, Finland and Estonia.
After graduation, you can start your own business, manage the world's top spas, wellness centres, resorts, treatment centres and other hospitality and health-related facilities.

Excellent international career prospects

Resorts, spas, wellness and health companies
Business and consulting companies
Tourism organizations
Leisure, recreation and rehabilitation centers
Social services, municipalities
Research, academic career and PhD studies

Notes about fees for this course

Tuition waivers are available for the best candidates.

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
English language proficiency

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