MAWellness and Spa Service Design and Management
| Study location | Estonia, Pärnu College |
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| Type | Postgraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA |
| Tuition fee | €3,400 per year The programme has tuition-waivers. |
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| Application fee | €50 one-time Application fee is non-refundable. |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent NB! Please be sure to check further information on required educational documents at www.pc.ut.ee/admissions The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail, according to the instructions given by the institution. Important! Never send original documents by post! Please note that the documents are expected to be mailed to the University only by those receiving an admission offer (unless instructed otherwise by the admissions staff). Before mailing the documents please be sure to also check our country-specific requirements at www.ut.ee/en/country-specific-requirements. |
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| Language requirements | English All applicants must comply with the English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/requirements |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please write a brief motivation letter (in English, maximum of 4600 characters with spaces) based on the following points: * describe what skills and knowledge you have acquired through previous education and working experience; * describe how the master’s programme is related to your previous studies; * analyse how the master’s programme benefits your professional and academic career.In evaluation, the following criteria will be considered: * analytical and argumentation skills (60%) * knowledge of written English (40%)Estonian applicants should apply from February 1 until March 15 via SAIS. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Please check the country-specific information to find out if there are additional requirements you need to meet: www.ut.ee/en/country-specific-requirements. If admitted, you will most likely need to apply for visa/residence permit. Please find more information about the application process: www.ut.ee/en/welcome/non-eu-citizens-residence-permits-and-visas. |
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Overview
The only master`s programme in Europe that is so concretely focused on wellness and spa management. Delivered by experts from Switzerland/USA, Hungary, Scotland, Finland, Portugal, Germany/Egypt and Estonia.
Wellness can be defined as the balanced state of body, spirit and mind, including emotional, physical, intellectual, social, environmental, occupational and spiritual wellness. Therefore the studies include aspects of wellbeing, leisure, medical wellness, tourism, management and entrepreneurship.
Practical approach plays an important role – field trips, company visits, project management and practical entrepreneurship internship in Estonia or abroad.
Skills and competence acquired during the course:
• creative and innovative entrepreneurship
• strategic, financial and operational management
• hospitality and quality management
• service design and development
• wellness and spa marketing
• project management and research
• wellness philosophy and basics of spa treatments
Programme structure
https://www.is.ut.ee/pls/ois/tere.tulemast?viit=4588930
Career opportunities
This education will open the door to a career in one of the world’s largest and most prosperous industries – tourism, leisure and hospitality. This degree will prepare you to:
- run your own tourism business
- manage resorts and spas
- manage wellness, health and recreational organisations
- work for local government social and rehabilitation services
- continue in research, PhD studies and an academic career
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