Golf Management Certificate of Achievement

Golf management is the study of all aspects pertaining to the operation and the responsibilities of the golf professional in managing a public or private golf facility. Career paths chosen by students pursuing undergraduate studies in golf management commonly include marketing and management as part of their work load. Even students who choose not to major in golf management find that coursework in the field can improve their ability to clearly articulate relating to problem solving. Golf Management Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with skills necessary for employment or advancement as entry level golf course employees. Past recipients of the COD Certificate of Achievement in Golf Management have obtained positions as directors of golf at golf facilities nationwide. Students earning the certificate may also choose to continue their study toward an associate, baccalaureate or advance degree in the field.

Semester 1

Course Code Title Units
AGEH 004 Turfgrass Management 2
AGEH 004L Turfgrass Management Laboratory 1
GOLF 025 Golf Shop Operations 2
GOLF 029 Methods of Teaching Golf 2
GOLF 036 Fundamentals & Rules of Golf 2
  Major Electives 3

Semester 2

Course Code Title Units
AGEH 030 Landscape Equipment 2
AGEH 034 Golf Course Management 3
BUMA 029 Retail Merchandise Management 3
BUMA 094 Business Communications 3
GOLF 030 Teaching the Short Game 2
GOLF 032 Golf Teaching Laboratory 2

Major Electives List