Grant MacEwan University is an institution established in 1971 that awards more than 10 degrees and over 60 diplomas and certificates. The university offers three golf management programs: both a degree and certificate in professional golf management and a diploma in golf operations management. The degree in professional golf management is endorsed by the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association; the three-year program emphasizes subjects that include general management, golf car fleet operations and golf course maintenance. Applicants to the certificate program in professional golf management must have completed a relevant degree or diploma program, and can finish the curriculum in one year. The diploma program in golf operations management focuses on staff supervision, facility management and maintenance and budgeting.
Grant MacEwan University
10050 MacDonald Drive
Edmonton, AB T5J 2P2
Canada
780-497-5040
macewan.ca
Selkirk College is a community college that has been serving western Canada since 1966. The college awards a certificate in golf club operations that can be completed online. Students can elect to enroll in all 10 courses and achieve a certificate, but the school also allows students to enroll in one or a few of the classes. The course format features online discussions, video and interactive PowerPoint lessons. Each class requires a 45-hour commitment that is spread over 12 weeks. Topics of instruction include golf shop operations, financial controls for golf clubs and leadership in the golf industry.
Selkirk College
301 Frank Beinder Way
Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3
Canada
250-365-7292
selkirk.ca
Niagara College is in southern Canada near New York state. The college has been operating since 1967 and offers study in areas that include hospitality and tourism, business and food and wine sciences. Students can achieve an advanced diploma in professional golf management endorsed by the Canadian Professional Golfers' Association. The three-year program includes instruction in golf swing fundamentals, psychology of golf and golf course architecture. In addition to major-related coursework, students are also required to complete general education classes such as writing strategies and economics.
Niagra College
300 Woodlawn Road
Welland, Ontario L3C 7L3
Canada
905-735-2211
niagaracollege.ca