Overview
If you’re interested in healthy living and holistic approaches to wellness, the spa industry may be right for you. Learn about day-to-day spa operations, and develop skills to oversee massage and skin therapists, nutritionists and other health and wellness specialists while ensuring that clients feel pampered in a relaxed atmosphere.
Why Great Bay?
Portsmouth is a premier tourism destination which offers us direct access to a wide range of real-world experiences. From behind-the-scenes tours of hotels to participating in local events, you’ll not only gain valuable experience, but begin to develop your own professional network connecting you to a variety of job possibilities.
Career Options
- Hotels and resorts
- Cruise ships and recreation facilities
- Full-service spas and medical spas
- Wellness and fitness centers
- Salons and day spas
Related Degrees
Internships
Choose to do an internship close to home, over the summer or away at Disney for the semester! Internships provide many valuable benefits including the opportunity to:
- “Test drive” your new career to ensure it’s the one for you before you graduate
- Build confidence in your skills and build a great resume
- Gain hands-on experience in the field while you earn college credit
- Develop your professional network prior to graduation
- Transition to a permanent job after graduation
Transfer Opportunities
Save time and money by maximizing your Great Bay transfer credits at the following institutions:
- University of New Hampshire (3.5 GPA or better earns a $10,000 scholarship)
- Southern New Hampshire University
- Granite State College
Spa and Wellness Management
Program Specific Requirements
Technical Standards
Students must be able to demonstrate the ability to:
- Communicate effectively using written and oral techniques, including the use of technology;
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner;
- Work independently and in teams;
- Work with frequent interruptions, respond appropriately to unexpected situations, and cope with variations in workload and stress levels.
Program Outcomes
• Identify the fundamental components, historical developments, and current and future trends of the global hospitality industry.
• Explain the significance of the guest-host relationship inherent to the hospitality industry and the strategies used to achieve service excellence.
• Display the necessary written and oral communication skills required to be successful in the hospitality industry, including nonverbal techniques and an appreciation of cultural differences.
• Realize and appreciate the importance of professional, ethical, legal, and social issues and responsibilities related to the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of effective hospitality sales, marketing, and management practices.
• Develop and apply problem solving, decision making, team building and critical thinking skills to practical hospitality management situations.
• Broaden career perspectives and enhance personal and professional development opportunities for a successful career in the hospitality industry.
• Qualify for transfer to a four-year college or university having completed the necessary requirements in hospitality, business, and general education for upper level study in Hospitality Management.
