Master in Wellness Management (including with two specialisations in: Spa Management or Beauty Therapy) awarded by Horizons University, Paris

Aims

The aim of the Wellness Management Masters is to develop and enhance the understanding of emerging theories and practices on contemporary management with an increasing emphasis on wellness management. The programme facilitates a critical exploration of the role of wellness management in a complex multi-stakeholder society, the connectedness of business with society and the increasingly global and networked economy

The programme will provide participants with the essential skills as well as the advanced knowledge and understanding of wellness management

The objective of the programme is to prepare students for positions in ‘Experience and Wellness’ businesses within the wellness, beauty and cosmetology industry. Students will be able to develop comprehensive knowledge, skills, aptitudes (abilities) and attitudes in this emerging profession

Value of French Degree from Horizons University

Horizons University is approved and legally authorized by the Ministry of Education of France to provide post-secondary education (Registration ID : 0451674).  It is also registered and authorized to provide professional training both in France and overseas (Reference ID : 11752996775)

Horizons University takes pride in empowering learners with the opportunity to further their education. This includes learners for whom education would otherwise be inaccessible due to geographic, financial, political, or any other number of limitations. Horizons University believes that learners who are motivated, hard working and dedicated to accomplishing their goals are deserving of an opportunity to do so.  Horizons University offers a variety of accredited degree programs

Our concept and raison d’être 

Horizons University and London Examinations Board take pride in empowering students with an opportunity to further their education. We offer students high quality education at an affordable price. The degree programmes and corresponding courses are developed by faculty members who are experts with extensive experience in their field. We are committed to the success of our students. As a pioneer in long-distance and blended learning, our flexible programmes provide students with an opportunity to achieve their degree planned around their other obligations

Overall Programme Outcomes

The aim of the Master in Wellness Management is to develop and enhance the understanding of emerging theories and practices on the essentials of planning and managing the wellness industry. This will include exposure to:

• the wellness landscape (both in local markets and overseas)
• set up
• wellness concepts
• product planning
• service menu design
• benchmarking across cultures
• marketing tools
• budget

This postgraduate degree is also designed to provide a knowledge of managing successful Wellness, Beauty Spa and Recreational facilities

Assessments

Assessments are based on course work, assignments and a Reflective Log maintained and submitted by a learner

Entry Requirements

An applicant may be admitted on the basis of evidence to suggest that he/she will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award

A number of criteria are used in considering admissions to the programme including candidates’ language proficiency, academic and professional qualifications. And includes the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree qualification in any subject from a recognised institution
• A professional qualification equivalent to a degree and a minimum of two years of working experience
• Mature and high potential candidates without degree or equivalent qualifications but hold Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas with more than six years of work experience of which at least two years are at supervisory – managerial level
• Mature and high potential candidates without Diploma qualifications but with more than 8 years of work experience of which at least 3 years are at supervisory – managerial levels
• Demonstrate English Language proficiency in order to participate in the programme taught in English

Advanced Standing/ Exemptions/ Credits Transfer (APL)

Consideration for the above for students admitted onto the programme may be considered either at the beginning of a programme, or beyond the beginning of a programme, through an assessment of that student’s prior learning, whether certificated or un-certificated.   The process for making such a decision is known as the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a matter of academic judgment exercised by the appointed panel considering applications and approvals of APL

Where cohorts of students are to be admitted with advanced standing on a regular basis, the arrangement should be subject to an Academic Progression Agreement

Programme Structure

Taught modules

The programme has a total of 90 ECTS credits (180 UK credits) comprising of 5 taught modules accruing 12 ECTS credits and a Professional Development Reflective Log accruing 30 ECTS credits. The taught modules are:

1. Strategic Management Skills for the Wellness Operations
2. Managing Human Resources for the Wellness-Industry
3. Wellness Marketing Management
4. Cost and Budget Management for Wellness Industry
5. Wellness Facility Set up and Project Management (includes technology)

Professional Development Reflective Log

Learners will maintain a Reflective Log or diary throughout the module component. Diary entries should be made at regular intervals and you will be required to hand it in

Mode of Delivery

Blended Delivery Mode

Fully Online Mode

Face to Face Taught Mode