Golf is a growing and diverse industry – one of the fastest growing leisure activities in North America. Georgian’s program offers you a “hands-on” training experience with top rated golf industry professionals. You’ll be involved in weekly seminars led by our local golf industry partners and develop management-level expertise that you can offer to any of almost 2,000 golf facilities in Canada or even beyond.
Georgian Golf Programs in the News
Check out this link to an article in BC Golf News
http://www.bcgolfnews.com/2010/08/north-americas-only-golf-management-degree-program
What’s Special About the Golf Degree?
This new four-year degree builds on Georgian’s current success in hospitality and tourism education. Get hands-on in class instruction with industry professionals as well as three separate paid co-op work terms in the field. Learn industry-specific courses such as Rules and History of Golf, and Agronomy for the Golf Industry as well as Business courses such as finance, marketing, management, economics and law. Get a degree-level education in business management with an applied focus on the golf industry.
Three paid co-op work terms provide students with valuable work experience, allowing them to explore a variety of career options. Students will have the opportunity to work in the turf department, pro shop / back shop, food and beverage, and clubhouse operations. Co-op placements start at the end of the winter semester, mid April, and run until the beginning of the fall semester, early September.
The Brand New 2 Year Diploma
This new program will launch in Fall 2010 and will replace Georgian’s 3 year PGM diploma which has been in existence since 1996. Following a review of the career paths of our nearly 300 graduates we determined that this 2 year Golf Facility Operations Diploma program was the most appropriate way to proceed. This NEW program takes into account the current industry trends and best practices of competing golf educational programs offered throughout North America. As a result our graduates will be prepared for the current competitive employment environment. The Golf Facility Operations program blends theoretical concepts taught in the classroom with practical learning opportunities gained through exposure to various golf facilities in Canada and abroad.
A paid co-op work term provides students with valuable work experience, allowing them to explore a variety of career options. Some areas students will work in include back shop, pro shop, tournament organization, junior camps and teaching. Co-op placements usually start in early April and continue until Thanksgiving weekend.
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