Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• research and analyze historic, demographic, and global economic trends that will impact business decision making, planning and marketing;
• create and implement a customer service approach to quality service and customer satisfaction in accordance with accepted ethical practices within the golf industry;
• analyze business situation and industry specific problems from a multi-functional perspective and provide solutions based on the business decision making process and risk management for human, physical and financial resources;
• apply a systematic approach to evaluate the operational strengths and weaknesses of a golf business to implement strategies for improvement while demonstrating entrepreneurial initiative;
• integrate sophisticated academic research skills and methodologies from either the social sciences or arts and humanities to demonstrate a depth of knowledge and application of quantitative and qualitative methods outside of the business discipline;
• critically examine personal biases and paradigmatic approaches, revising attitudes as appropriate, in order to work in a diverse industry which includes a variety of people, cultures and classes;
• integrate the different domains of learning as it relates to the cognitive, affective, and kinesthetic aspects of the golf industry;
• model interpersonal, leadership, and team building skills in diverse settings with critical reflection upon one’s own performance;
• provide ethical, accountable and effective professional practices to individuals and groups in the community from a variety of diverse backgrounds;
• evaluate and communicate information, both orally and in writing to a range of audiences.

The descriptions that follow provide brief outlines of the courses. Please note that some courses have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements not shown here, that need to be met in order to enroll in the course. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details.

Practical Experience

Co-operative Education is a mandatory component of all Co-op programs at Georgian College; it has been designed as a process by which students integrate their academic education with paid work experience related to their program of study. This integration affects much more than simply earning a salary, including the adjustment to the work environment and the development of professionalism. It also reinforces skills and theory learned during academic semesters, develops professional contacts, job knowledge and career path, improves human relations and communication skills and promotes personal maturity and financial independence.

Students are requested to register, attend and participate in their scheduled co-operative education classes. These classes are scheduled for all first year students and are expected to be completed in order to proceed successfully to their first co-op work experience. To ensure students are eligible to proceed onto any co-op work experience students should refer to Promotional Status and Eligibility for Co-op as outlined in the College Calendar.

Georgian College follows the Co-operative Education guidelines set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO) by supporting the learning outcomes designed for the program specific graduate profile and curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Program Progression

Sem 1 – Fall 2010
Sem 2 – Winter 2011
Work Term 1 – Summer 2011
Sem 3 – Fall 2011
Sem 4 – Winter 2012
Work Term 2 – Summer 2012
Sem 5 – Fall 2012
Sem 6 – Winter 2013
Work Term 3 – Summer 2013
Sem 7 – Fall 2013
Sem 8 – Winter 2014