Diploma in Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management (R44)

Graduation Criteria

To graduate with a Diploma in Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Management, you must satisfy the modular criteria set by the school. Students should be able to do this within three years of enrolment, if they successfully complete on average five modules equivalent of 20 modular credits (MC), or its equivalent, per semester. 

How the Modular Structure Works

Modules at the Republic Polytechnic fall into a few broad categories, as can be seen from the course structure. These consist of general modules, discipline modules, specialisation modules, elective modules and freely chosen modules. To satisfy the requirements of the Diploma programme, you must complete all the compulsory modules and choose a specified number of modules from selected categories. These are summarised in the following table:

Table 3: Modular Requirements for Graduation in the DWLSM

Modules

Year 1
Covers common modules such a Science, Cognitive Process and Problem Solving, Communication Practice, Mathematics, Organisational Behaviour, Business Statistics, Financial Accounting, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Marketing and Anatomy & Physiology

Year 2
Focuses on modules that build knowledge on Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Strategic Thinking Skills, Management Accounting, Service Quality and Professional Etiquette, Wellness and Lifestyle Management, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Health Psychology

Year 3
Covers modules that specialise in the domain areas of Wellness, Lifestyle and Spa Operations, Wellness and Spa Therapy Treatments and Practices, Hospitality Revenue Management and Industry Immersion Programme.

Elective Module

You also need to take one elective module (4 MC) offered by the School or Centre. Elective modules are designed to broaden your understanding of the growing field, and to complement your knowledge acquired from other parts of the programme.

Freely Chosen Module