Swiss Certificate in Spa Management Online Course
Aims
The main aim of the Certificate in Spa Management programme is to equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in employment in the spa industry at supervisory or management level, or for progression to an undergraduate level degree programme at a later stage. Individuals will acquire and develop skills that are transferable (Common skills) and will enable them to meet changing circumstances that they will encounter in their employment and the spa environment in general.
Objectives
The main objectives of the course are to enable its members to demonstrate:
- a range of skills, techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life, enabling them to make an immediate contribution to employment at the appropriate professional level;
- the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in related industries;
- a capacity to raise the level of their academic attainment according to their individual capabilities and the specific requirements of the course;
- the ability to further professional qualification in a related area.
Structure
After offering the course for three years, it was reviewed and a new structure is now introduced, based on a core-elective module structure:
Students who successfully complete the following five core modules will receive a 5-Course Certificate of Specialisation in Spa Management:
- Introduction to Spa Management
- Spa Products, Treatments and Services
- Human Resources and Spa Staff Management
- Fundamentals of Spa Operations
- Marketing and Promotion of Spa Operations
Students who additionally complete the following three elective modules get an 8-Course Advanced Certificate of Specialisation in Spa Management
- Customer Service and Effective Communication
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Strategic Spa Management and Leadership
Entry requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent. We welcome applications from mature students with relevant experience and a proficient level of English with the ability to pursue the programme successfully
- Applicant must provide English language qualification (TOEFL, IELTS) or pass City Unity College Hospitality Department’s English language Entrance Test (online).
- Upon receipt of application form and English test results, candidate will be interviewed by telephone.
- Applicant must have acquired at least 12 months work experience in the service industry.
- Applicant must have completed high school studies or equivalent.
- Applicant will submit a completed application form together with a curriculum vitae and a reference letter from an employer.
Useful Resources
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Virtual Learning Classes
City Unity College Hospitality Department’s online learning platform offers the opportunity to receive first-class tuition, access a wealth of learning resources and interact with like-minded students – but at a time and place when it is most convenient.
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