Business Administration - Professional Golf Management
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Advanced Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 3 years, includes two 6-month paid work terms |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 20231 |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,036 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$16,219), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
If you’ve got a passion for golf and a head for business, this program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to tee off into the career of your dreams.
Learning from industry pros, students gain hands-on experience with the latest golf technology, software and equipment in our world-class Golf Lab facility, and receive golf coaching, club fitting and swing analysis from our team of PGA of Canada members. Our program also includes two six-month paid field experiences.
In our program, you will learn from leaders in the golf industry who are keen to share their knowledge and skill to educate and inspire you. Our program is taught by recognized professionals, including Bob Beauchemin – Hall of Fame member of Golf Ontario, former PGA touring pro, former Canadian Tour Commissioner and National Post top 50 golf instructor in Canada. Our advisory committee is comprised of top golf industry professionals who review our program to keep it on the cutting edge.
This program is a recognized PGA of Canada program. As part of being a recognized partner program, students have the opportunity for equivalency credits towards a Class “A” status with the PGA of Canada.
Work-Integrated Learning
Field experience placement runs annually on a 6-month in-class/6-month paid field experience schedule – the only one of this kind in Canada. Your ability to work two 6-month paid work terms will make you an asset among employers who are seeking talented professional golf managers. Field experience adds to the knowledge and skills you develop in the classroom.
Humber is actively involved in the golf industry and maintains a large network with the best employers.
Career opportunities
Upon graduation, your deep understanding of both the sport and the business side of the game will allow you to pursue a variety of roles in this $18-billion Canadian industry including:
- equipment, clothing and merchandise sales representative
- golf course or facility manager
- golf equipment or apparel manufacturing
- golf equipment sales and custom fitting
- golf shop retail manager
- marketing and sales
- teaching and training professional
- tournament and special events co-ordinator
We are conveniently located close to many of Canada’s top golf course facilities including Glen Abbey Golf Club, The National Golf Club of Canada, and St. George’s Golf and Country Club. These top facilities, along with many others across Canada, will seek your expertise and provide you with excellent employment opportunities. Employers of this program include more than 800 Ontario golf facilities.