Study location	Estonia, Pärnu College
Type	Postgraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	MA

Tuition fee	€3,800 per year There are 7 tuition-waivers available for top ranked applicants (regardless of citizenship) in 2020/21. More information on tuition fees is available at www.ut.ee/tuition-fees.
Application fee	€50 one-time Application fee is non-refundable. Further information: www.ut.ee/application-fee

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent – for country-specific document requirements please see www.ut.ee/country-specific. Please be sure to check further information on required documents and our step-by-step application guide at www.pc.ut.ee/admissions. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Estonian.

Language requirements	English All applicants must comply with our English language requirements. The only acceptable English tests and exempt categories are specified at www.ut.ee/requirements.

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%) Interview Only the candidates who receive at least 51 points from the motivation letter, will be invited to the interview. The interview is conducted via Skype or in person. The exact time and date will be scheduled individually with each candidate. Further information: www.pc.ut.ee/admissions.

More information	pc.ut.ee/en/wellness-and-spa-management

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