Esthetician/Spa Management

Humber’s Esthetician/Spa Management diploma program provides students with the business management and practical skills needed for a successful career in the field. Our focus incorporates both theory and practical as we provide students with the foundational knowledge and fundamental esthetic skills. Our labs are well-equipped to promote and ensure hands-on practical learning.

Students learn the fundamentals of business administration through studies that include business writing, marketing and social media, new business development, human resource management, spa operations, and essential business software applications. Hands-on courses focus on foundational practical skills such as hand and foot care, facial techniques, waxing, body treatments and makeup applications. As well, students will learn advanced therapies and practical skills of medical esthetics which include chemical peels, microdermabrasion, OxyGeneo, RF, LED, Laser and Intense Pulse Light (IPL).

Students have the opportunity to practise in the simulated work environment of The Humber Spa. Working under the guidance of qualified lab technicians, students will manage the daily operations of the spa including reservations and customer service, retail management, sales and marketing, and providing spa treatment and services to the community.

There is no external placements in this program.  Students are required to complete experiential work labs in The Humber Spa - Lab 1 & 2, during semester 3 and 4.

An experiential learning opportunity in Hospitality - Spa Management is available through Florence University of the Arts (FUA) in the summer semester. Additional fees apply for study abroad options.

Start your career in the thriving beauty, esthetic and spa industry.

The explosion over the last decade in both the number and variety of spas is good news for your career. Toronto and southern Ontario are home to many spas and wellness centres. In addition, you can work around the world. Seek management 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. Business courses prepare you for the operations aspect of this industry.

With spas offering a broad range of services, you can also work as an esthetician, medical esthetician, skin care therapist, nail technician, frontline staff member or brand sales specialist.