Description

It is the only Master's program in the whole Europe that is focused on wellness and spa management education. 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.

Curriculum structure:

TOTAL 120 ECTS Main study modules: All four modules are linked with the concepts of sustainability, entrepreneurship, quality, creativity, innovation and experience.

1. Society and Wellness module (15 ECTS)

* Principles of Sustainable Development
* Wellness History and Philosophy
* Creative Economy and Wellness

2. Individuals and Wellness module (15 ECTS)

* Customer Behavior
* Human Resource Management for Wellness and Hospitality
* Wellness and Spa Service Quality Management

3. Tourism and Wellness module (15 ECTS)

* Wellness and Health Tourism
* Spa Treatments and Nutrition
* Leisure and Recreation

4. Business and Wellness module (15 ECTS)

* Strategic and Financial Management
* Wellness and Spa Service Design and Marketing
* Wellness and Spa Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Project Management and Internship module (15 ECTS)

This module is designed to support the development of creativity in students and will rely on field-case studies and practical experience. During the 8-week internship students will have the opportunity to participate in the activities of a real organization or business in Estonia or abroad, which is related to each student's specialization.

Basics of Research module (9 ECTS)

The primary focus of the module is on the preparation, presentation and defense of a master's thesis. Courses include Research Methods, Leisure Sociology and a Master´s Seminar.

Elective courses (6 ECTS) can be chosen from courses currently available at the University of Tartu or its colleges.

Master's thesis (30 ECTS)

The master's thesis is intended to demonstrate and assess skills in the application of acquired knowledge and to independently carry out a research task.

Highlights

- Unique: it's the only similar Master's program in the whole Europe
- International: foreign professors and lecturers are from USA/Switzerland, Scotland, Hungary, Germany, Portugal, Finland and Estonia
- Practical: internships, field-trips and company visits play important role
- Innovative: studying process includes video-conferences and e-learning
- Free: 10 state funded study places available for all applicants

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 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 Parnu, Estonia?
- 170 years of health resort and hospitality traditions
- Internationally acclaimed health tourism destination with membership in the European Spas Association
- One-third of Estonian spa hotel capacity along with water parks, swimming pools, baths and beauty salons
- Parnu College shares in the academic excellence and traditions of the University of Tartu, established in 1632

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

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

2800 EUR year

Program Fees Include:

The program cost covers tuition, essential study materials, supervision and advice for thesis preparation. The program cost does not cover housing and living expenses.

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian and European Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Number of free study places available. All applicants can apply for that. Additional scholarship possibility.

Application Process Involves

• Other
• Resume
• Transcript
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

60-90 days

University of Tartu's Mission Statement

The University of Tartu is a national university uniting different branches of science. The mission of the University of Tartu is to act as the guardian and advocate of a highly educated Estonia through internationally acclaimed research and the provision of research based higher education. UT is in world's top 400 universities by THES-QS 2011 World University Rankings.

Year Founded

1632