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Campus:
Windsor Campus (B985)
Program Length:
Three years - Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Starts:
September 2011
Contact:


Kent McLain
(519) 354-9714 ext. 3323
email: kmclain@stclaircollege.ca


Class A Golf Pro,
Kevin Corriveau
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program. Mature students status click here.

ADDITIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
  • Letter or resume outlining golf related experience or other customer oriented service positions held outside of golf
  • Demonstrate a reasonable knowledge and adequate proficiency in golf
PROGRAM GOAL
Integrating business activities with knowledge of the day-to-day management of a golf facility are the foundation components in the Golf program. Students graduate with skills prepared to be involved in retailing, managing resources, marketing, turf and landscape management, and food and beverage operations.

This program will appeal to students with a passion for the game of golf. It is important to have an interest in business and good interpersonal skills.

St. Clair College is proud to have this program recognized by the Canadian Professional Golfers'Association.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Diverse opportunities exist in the golf industry at golf courses, sports complexes and at golf resorts. Entry level positions include being an associate golf professional, teaching, marketing, running golf tournaments and golf sales. With experience, graduates can become:
  • Executive Professional / Director of Golf
  • Head Professional / Head Teaching Professional
  • Associate / Teaching Professional
  • Apprentice / Assistant Professional
  • Manufacturer's Sales Representative
  • Equipment Manufacturers & Distributors
  • Golf Media, Golf Retailers, Rules Officials, Tournament Directors
  • Facility Superintendents
  • Industry Consultants
YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. the standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

Standard Tuition 1st year:
$2,220.00
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$400-600

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
Internship work placement at a Canadian Professional Golfers'Association approved golf facility
 
Canadian Professional Golfers'Association approved golf Faculty
 


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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
ACC110
3
Accounting Concepts I
BUS108
3

Introduction to Canadian
Business
ECN110
3
Macro Economics
COM200
3

Communication & Today's
Workplace
MIC111
2
Computer Applications I
MTH146
4
Math of Personal Finance
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective

Semester 2
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
ACC210
3
Accounting Concepts II
ECN210
3
Micro Economics
MIC211
2
Computer Applications II
MRK202
3

Introduction to Canadian
Marketing
MTH237
3
Statistical Concepts

Semester 3
BUS300
3
Business Law
MRK324
3
Multimedia Pres. & Selling
PGM325
2
The Rules of Golf
PGM310
3
History of Golf & CPGA
LND333
3
Turf Management I
PGM330
3
Psychology of Sport
BUS434
3
Supervisory Development
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 4
MRK417
3
Retail Administration I
MGN340
3
Human Resource Mgt.
MGN320
3
Management Principles
MRK432
3
Marketing Management I
PGM400
3
Tournament Organization
PGM410
2
Golf as a Profession
HOS201
3

Customer Service in Modern Workplace
ELEC1030
3

Choose an Elective

Semester 5
FSA138
2
Intro to Food & Beverage
MRK515
3
Retail Administration II
MRK530
3
Marketing Management II
LND533
3
Turf Management II
PGM500
3
Back Shop Operations
PGM510
2
Club Repair
LND543
3
Intro. to Golf Course Design

Semester 6
ENT500
3
Entrepreneurship
PGM600
3
Golf Cart Fleet Management
PGM610
3
Club Fitting
PGM620
4

Golf Operations, Policies &
Procedures
PGM630
3

Driving Range & Practice Facility
Operations
HOS625
2
Catering & Convention. Sales
ACC629
3
Financial Management
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