Current Size: 100%
Program Code: 20231
Program Availability
Contact Information:
Ray Chateau,
program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 3220
ray.chateau@humber.ca
Six semesters, beginning in late September
Learn from the pros – winners from the world of golf who are keen to share their knowledge and love of the game to educate and inspire you. This advanced diploma program is taught by recognized industry professionals such as Bob Beauchemin, former Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) touring professional, Canadian Tour Commissioner and National Post top 50 golf instructor in Canada. Co-ordinating the program is Ray Chateau, the head coach of Canada's National College University Team and Humber College golf coach, who led the men's team to victory in the 2011 Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) University/College National Golf Championship. As you interact with the movers and shakers of the sport, you'll gain a better understanding of the trends and opportunities in the golf business.
With 90 per cent of the focus on the business of golf and the remaining 10 per cent on the game, the program features courses on marketing and finance; turf, bar and restaurant management; accounting; human resources; selling; retail management; course design, sport psychology and more.
Our Advisory Committee provides regular review and input of our curriculum ensuring our program is always on the cutting edge of industry developments.
Canada's fast-growing and lucrative golf industry generates billions of dollars per year, and Humber's Business Administration – Professional Golf Management will get you on course for a promising career. Your deep understanding of both the sport and the business side of the game will make you an asset among employers who are seeking talented professional golf managers. Choose from a variety of management opportunities: manage a course, pro shop or facility; direct a tournament or special event; become a teaching professional, or be a retail sales agent or manager with a golf equipment and apparel manufacturer.
More than $100,000 has been invested in The Business School’s on-campus golf lab and player development program. These lab facilities help prepare students in the Professional Golf Management program to pass the CPGA’s (Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association) Playing Ability Test (PAT).
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. Students are responsible for finding their own placement; however, Humber is actively involved in the golf industry and hosts a job fair each December to assist students in securing their placement.
Humber’s Professional Golf Management program is proud of its partnership with BraeBen Golf Club and Mississauga Dome – the provider of off-season playing privileges for Humber golf students. Employers of this program include the more than 800 Ontario golf facilities.
Qualified graduates of this program may be eligible to apply their academic credits toward further study at many postsecondary institutions. For detailed information, visit humber.ca/transferguide.
This program meets the minimum three-year diploma requirement for the formal business component of the PGA of Canada Candidate for Membership program.
Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.
The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is
Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first two semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year. Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BPGM 100 | Business Fundamentals |
| BPGM 112 | Careers in Professional Golf Management |
| BPGM 121 | Marketing 1 |
| BPGM 122 | Management Accounting in Golf Operations 1 |
| BPGM 124 | Golf Operations |
| WRIT 100 | College Reading and Writing Skills |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BMTH 120 | Mathematics of Finance |
| BPGM 150 | Co-operative Internship 1 |
| BPGM 155 | Fundamentals of Golf |
| BPGM 165 | Computer Applications in Golf Operations |
| BPGM 170 | Management Accounting in Golf Operations 2 |
| GNED 101 | An Introduction to Arts and Science |
| WRIT 200 | Workplace Writing Skills |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BPGM 210 | Intermediate Golf Principles |
| BPGM 230 | Microeconomics |
| BPGM 231 | Retail Management |
| BPGM 234 | Turf Management |
| BPGM 235 | Golf Course Design |
| BPGM 242 | Managerial Accounting In Golf Operations |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BPGM 250 | Co-operative Internship 2 |
| BPGM 251 | Macroeconomics |
| BPGM 252 | Organizational Management |
| BPGM 253 | Bar and Restaurant Operations |
| BPGM 254 | Professional Selling |
| BPGM 255 | Finance in Golf Operations |
| ECON 204 | People, Money and Markets |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BPGM 305 | Strategic Marketing Planning |
| BPGM 310 | New Enterprise Management |
| BPGM 320 | Human Resource Management |
| BPGM 325 | Canadian Business Law |
| BSTA 200 | Business Statistics |
| PSYC 207 | Psychology and Sport |
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BPGM 353 | Training and Development |
| BPGM 355 | Advanced Golf Principles |
| BPGM 360 | Business Strategy |
| BPGM 361 | Business Policy in Golf Operations |
| BPGM 368 | Golf Club Administration |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
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