People nowadays are concerned about their lifestyle, their health and their quality of life. They are looking for a healthy balance between body & mind. This Bachelor programme is developed due to the growing demand for Vitality & Wellness managers within the hotel and leisure industry and the demand for professional advisors in a working context.
International environment
The Bachelor programme Vitality & Tourism Management offers an international environment, based on education in the fields of Management, Vitality and Wellness, Sports, Health, Spa and Hospitality. As a V&TM student, you will get an extensive chance to profile and specialize yourself. You will also learn to judge your own functioning and assess your own actions with respect to sustainability, safety and ethics.
Accreditation
The system of accreditation in higher education aims to guarantee that study programmes meet the highest standards. As all accredited programmes of Universities of Applied Sciences, this programme is officially recognized and is listed in the Central Register of Higher Education Programmes (Croho).
Job Opportunities
After your study, you can work as an assistant manager of a commercial business manager in the field of health & lifestyle, or in the tourist sector.
You can also start your own business in the leisure sector or you can work in a large company as an advisor or staff member, for which you will purchase or develop services to keep the staff fit and motivated.
You will be responsible for the provision of services in the field of Vitality and Wellness (health, sports, relaxation, personal care and diet & nutrition). You will know how to develop hospitality concepts, taking into account the demands of the market and the environment in which the company operates.
You will recognize new trends within Vitality and Wellness and will translate these trends into new initiatives within the Tourism and Leisure sector or offer appropriate advice in respect to lifestyle and health in large organizations. As a manager, your leadership will inspire the team and you will take care for a positive working atmosphere.