MA International Spa Management
When can you start this course? | Course code | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
 |
You can also start this course in January |
Why choose this course?
- This is the only course of its kind in the world,which will prepare you for a management career in the spa industry.
- You'll study with other students from countries including India, Greece and Italy, which will help you to develop your knowledge of global practice - a critical business management skill.
- Our friendly, professional staff and key members of the team specialise in international spa management, not just generic business.
- We have strong international links and partners in teaching and research, including HCB Associates and universities in Italy, New Zealand and Hungary.
- We belong to national and international professional bodies,and we are founding members of ATLAS SIG Wellness Tourism and the Association of Spa, Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy in Higher Education.
- You can study this course full or part time.
About the course
During this course you'll develop a critical understanding of the global spa industry, its practices and the changing nature of consumer behaviour. You will develop the skills you'll need to work in management roles by studying spa operations, project management, sustainable management systems, risk management, marketing, financial planning and strategy.
You'll meet a variety of industry representatives, who regularly collaborate with us. We are working with Danubius, Mandarin Oriental, Elemis and Ananda Spa, the world's number one spa destination. And in 2011, we will be hosting the Spa Industry Education Conference at our Buxton Campus.
Our team specialises in international spa management, not just generic business. Some of our staff are actively engaged in day spa consumer profiling, and others are looking at the regeneration of heritage towns through spa tourism.
We have strong international links and partners in teaching and research, including HCB Associates and universities in Italy, New Zealand and Hungary.
You can study this course full or part time. You'll learn through on campus teaching, e-learning, block study and/or a combination of these options to suit your individual needs and specific interests. All the modules involve experiential learning, which will help you to add to your skills base in your individual portfolio.
You'll have the opportunity to test your research ideas in the Devonshire Spa, our on site commercial day spa, or get involved in consultancy work with some of the leading spa providers.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
If you're already working in the spa industry this will boost your CV and help you progress to managerial level jobs, whether you want to work in the UK or pursue a career abroad.
What our students say
"Thank you for making The Spa Consumer an amazing module.I thoroughly enjoyed it and felt
inspired with all the knowledge. It was intense, full on and fab."
Janet Dale-Evans
I chose the University of Derby Buxton as this is the only university in the world which offers a Masters in Spa Management.
I chose the University of Derby as this is the only university in the world which offers a Masters in Spa Management.
Anything else?
You also require a Spa uniform for this course which costs approximately £75.
Are you an international student?
You can now book a skype appointment at a time to suit you with our International Student Adviser to discuss your options.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- January 2012
- September 2012
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- January 2012
- September 2012
Course code
MN2CBFees*
UK/EU students
- £360 per single module (you usually take 8 of these modules in total)
- £900 for Independent Study
International students
- £9,700 (in total)
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2011 and August 2012. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
Course length
- Full time: 18 months
- Part time: up to four years
Entry requirements
You will usually need an appropriate undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification,a ...
