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The Business School

2012/2013 Program Availability

Type:
Diploma
Campus: North
Program Code:
20871
Length:

Four semesters, beginning in September, January and May

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Antonietta Perretta, spa manager | 416.675.6622 ext. 4089 | antonietta.perretta@humber.ca
  • Our Program

    Make the beauty/business connection with Humber's Esthetician/Spa Management diploma, which provides you with balanced training in both esthetic skills and business management. Spa and esthetician courses focus on nail care technologies, facials, waxing, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, cosmetic applications, product knowledge and body treatments, including hot stone massage and aromatherapy. On the business side, you'll learn the fundamentals of business writing, sales and presentation strategies, retail buying, spa finance and day-to-day spa management.

    A main highlight of Humber's spa management and esthetician education is the on­going opportunities to practise what you're learning and improve your skills at the Humber Spa, a full-service classroom and retail boutique open to the public year-round. Working under the guidance of a qualified instructor, you'll get to perform facial, makeup, nail and body procedures on clientele. You'll also get the chance to oversee the administrative functions of the spa, including reception, appointment scheduling, product sales and marketing.

    As a graduate, you'll be a high-demand can­didate among employers seeking spa pro­fessionals with practical experience and a deep understanding of the full range of wellness treatments and of modern spa business practices.

    About the Curriculum

    Students will learn how to perform manicures, pedicures, facials, make-up application, depilating facial and body hair to aromatherapy, oxygen therapy and hot-stone remedies. As well as, the benefits of holistic health and train in medical spa procedures like microdermabrasion. Students will learn about the administrative aspects of spa management including reception, performing books, handling accounts, product sales and marketing.

    How it Works

    In first semester, students will be introduced to spa management and client services, anatomy, physiology, skin care, nutrition and begin to train in traditional esthetics.

    In second semester, students will study marketing, business, attend spa industry seminars and gain practical experience under the supervision of industry professionals during a Humber Spa work placement.

    In the final semester, students with learn about retail buying and operations, spa finance and train in spa treatments and therapies including medical treatments.

  • Our Facility

    Students receive extensive hands-on experience in spa management and esthetician skills in the Spa@Humber lab.

    The student labs are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

  • Your Career

    As a large and growing industry with eight million active spa-goers in Canada, wellness is big business - and Humber's Esthetician/Spa Management program is your opportunity to join the field.

    The explosion over the last decade in both the number and variety of spas is good news for your career. Seek opportunities at day spas, hotel and resort spas, destination spas, fitness and sports clinics, health and wellness clubs, condominium spas, nail bars and medical spas. With spas typically offering a broad range of services, you can follow your interest and pursue positions such as esthetician, medical esthetician, skin care therapist, nail technician, front-line staff member, retail salesperson and spa manager.

    Join the excitement of this booming sector and experience the blissful reward of helping people fulfill their desire to improve their bodies, minds and spirits. Through your esthetician and spa management training, you'll gain knowledge of a wide range of health and wellness techniques and build essential business skills that will allow you to effectively promote well-being in your clients, either at an establishment or in your own business.

  • Workplacement

    Two 90-hour work placements offer students experience working with clients. This placement will be on site at The Humber Spa.

  • Admission Requirement
    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language visit the English Language Proficiency Policy
    • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
    • Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application

    Note: For more information visit Selection Procedures.

    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

  • Fees

    The 2011/2012 fee for three semesters is

    - domestic $7,554.27
    - international $18,300.

    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first three semesters of the 2011/2012 academic year.

    Fees are subject to change.

    For more information visit Fees and Financial Assistance.

  • Students complete the work placement requirement in our very own Humber Spa under the guidance of industry professionals. We align our program with premium product manufacturers – giving students an intimate familiarity with high-end products they will encounter in the industry.

  • Students complete the work placement requirement in our very own Humber Spa under the guidance of industry professionals. We align our program with premium product manufacturers – giving students an intimate familiarity with high-end products they will encounter in the industry.

Curriculum