Programs & Courses
The business of golf is one of the fastest growing sports industries in North America. Canada's 5.95 million golfers spend $7.25 billion a year on greens fees and memberships, $2.25 billion on golf equipment and $1.73 billion on apparel. The need for talented professional golf managers who understand the game on and off the course is on the rise. Golf facilities and sports equipment and apparel companies are seeking business-minded golfers who have a deep understanding of golf culture, can manage a course, pro shops, tournaments, special events and the day-to-day operations of their business. Along with positions as head or associate golf professionals, there are opportunities to become a teaching professional, pro shop manager or tournament director. If you have a retail focus, you can become a manager, sales representative, or customer service representative with golf equipment and apparel manufacturers (from Ping to Ashworth).
In Humber's Professional Golf Management program students will learn the business of golf, improve their skills on the course and develop their acumen in the clubhouse. Our program covers everything from marketing to finance; turf management to bar and restaurant operations; accounting to human resources; selling to retail management; course design, sport psychology and more. The bulk of this program (90 per cent) teaches the business of golf and the remainder (10 per cent) will focus on the game of golf. Students will interact with and learn from recognized industry professionals who teach most of the courses, such as Bob Beauchemin, former PGA touring professional, Canadian Tour Commissioner and National Post Top 50 golf instructor in Canada. The program co-ordinator, Ray Chateau, is the head coach of Canada's National College University Team and coaches Humber's men's golf team (who claimed national championships in six of the past eight years) and the women's team who are the reigning national champions.
Students complete two paid internships combining classroom study with practical work experience. Each lasts eight to 24 weeks and takes place from April to October, following semester two and semester four. Students will be required to record the completion of specified golf industry tasks, duties and skills in an internship journal. For students seeking CPGA Class 'A' standing, the internship must be completed in Canada under the supervision of a Class 'A' member.
Students find their own placement. Humber is actively involved in the golf industry and will assist them.
Humber's Professional Golf Management program is proud of its partnership with BraeBen Golf Club and LMG Dome - the provider of off-season playing privileges for Humber golf students.
Major employers of this program include the more than 800 Ontario golf facilities.
This program is endorsed by the CPGA. Graduates are eligible to pursue CPGA Class 'A' Certification.
Note: Refer to the Selection Procedures for more information
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2009/2010 fee for two semesters was
- domestic $4,704.42
- international $11,730.
For further information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance in this publication.
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPGM 100 | Business Fundamentals | 3 | |
| BPGM 112 | Careers in Professional Golf Management | 2 | |
| BPGM 121 | Marketing 1 | 3 | |
| BPGM 122 | Management Accounting in Golf Operations 1 | 4 | |
| BPGM 124 | Golf Operations, Policies and Procedures | 2 | |
| COMM 200 | College Writing Skills | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMAT 220 | Mathematics of Finance | 3 | |
| BPGM 113 | Fundamentals of Golf | 2 | |
| BPGM 115 | Computer Applications in Golf Operations | 2 | |
| BPGM 123 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| BPGM 232 | Management Accounting in Golf Operations 2 | 4 | |
| COMM 300 | Business Writing Skills | 3 | |
| HUMA 024 | Humanities: An Introduction to Arts and Science | 3 | |
| ~BPGM 150 | Co-Operative Internship 1 (Summer)* | 6 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPGM 210 | Intermediate Golf Principles | 2 | |
| BPGM 230 | Microeconomics | 3 | |
| BPGM 231 | Retail Management 1 | 3 | |
| BPGM 234 | Turf Management | 3 | |
| BPGM 235 | Golf Course Design | 3 | |
| BPGM 242 | Finance 1 in Golf Operations | 4 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPGM 240 | Macroeconomics | 3 | |
| BPGM 241 | Organizational Management | 3 | |
| BPGM 244 | Bar and Restaurant Operations | 3 | |
| BPGM 245 | Professional Selling | 3 | |
| BPGM 352 | Finance in Golf Operations | 4 | |
| ECON 004 | People, Money and Markets | 3 | |
| ~BPGM 250 | Co-Operative Internship 2 (Summer)* | 6 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPGM 351 | Strategic Marketing Planning | 3 | |
| BPGM 354 | New Enterprise Management | 3 | |
| BPGM 364 | Canadian Business Law | 3 | |
| BSTA 300 | Business Statistics | 3 | |
| GNED 000 | General Education Elective | 3 | |
| PSYC 007 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
| COURSE Code | Course | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPGM 353 | Training and Development | 3 | |
| BPGM 355 | Advanced Golf Principles | 2 | |
| BPGM 360 | Business Strategy | 3 | |
| BPGM 361 | Business Policy in Professional Golf Operations | 3 | |
| BPGM 368 | Golf Club Administration | 2 | |
| BPGM 706 | Rules of Golf and Tournament Organization | 2 |
