Business of Golf & Resort Management Program

Overview

Turn your passion for golf into a rewarding career

Golf in Canada is a $19.7 billion industry that employs over 300,000 people annually. Whether you are already working in the golf and resort industry or looking to enter this exciting field, our Business of Golf and Resort Management program can help you.

Courses recognized by the PGA of Canada as equivalency credit toward the PGA Training Academy
Gain critical knowledge, skills and credentials with our customized management courses specifically geared toward the golf and resort industry
Complete 10 courses to earn a Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management and a Certificate of Recognition from the Golf Management Institute of Canada or complete 5 courses to earn a Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management

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10-course Diploma or 5-course Certificate options
Flexible online learning
Work towards professional designations
Open enrolment program

McMaster Continuing Education Business Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge and in-demand skills
Professional accounting standards
Ethical practices

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Who should take this program?

Anyone looking to enter the field of golf resort management
Professionals working in the hospitality or tourism sector
People already working in the golf resort industry, such as golf operations staff, pro shop staff, marshals, starters, turf professionals, landscape specialists, golf instructors, club managers, servers, hospitality staff, municipal recreation workers, customer service representatives and more
Anyone pursuing membership in the Professional Golfers’ Association of Canada (PGAC);
Recent college/university graduates

What are the career opportunities?

Grounds Manager
Golf Retail Store Manager
Equipment Manager
Golf Course Superintendent
Golf Travel and Tourism
Driving Range Manager

Academic Learning Outcomes

Outline key retail management practices
Describe characteristics of entrepreneurship and industry key success factors
Develop a comprehensive business plan
Describe club governance, committee dynamics and their strategic impact on decision making
Conduct typical financial analyses such as cost volume profit analysis, ratio analysis, performance measures and benchmarking
Apply principles of human resource management within the golf industry
Apply legal foundations and principles in operating a golf resort
Describe the framework of food and beverage operations in general and specific to the golf/resort industry
Identify legal compliance and controls in food and beverage management Apply core design principals in golf course architecture

Professional Associations

The Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC) recognizes this program to be used towards achieving or maintaining the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. CMAC Members will be eligible for up to 35 other education credits for completing the diploma program. Tracking of credits is available to CMAC Members only and documentation must be submitted to events@thecmac.ca

ElevateYourSkills option for McMaster undergraduate students

Are you a current McMaster University undergraduate student?

Explore the ElevateYourSkills option to learn how you can earn a Business of Golf & Resort Management certificate or diploma as part of your degree.

Use your electives to earn a professional certificate or diploma
Fully online courses that you can fit into your schedule
Providing you with real-life career skills and experience before you graduate

Learn more here.

Check out our latest Business Program Preview webinar to learn more about the Business of Golf & Resort Management program

What our recent graduates say

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I feel very strongly that McMaster Continuing Education can really help you reinvent your career.

Adam
Business Administration graduate

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I appreciated the opportunity to discover my full potential and strengths, which inspired me to do better.

Judelyn '23
Business Administration with a concentration in Finance/Accounting

I appreciated the opportunity to discover my full potential and strengths, which inspired me to do better.

My family migrated to Canada in 2006 from the Philippines (Asia). I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting from my home country.

Although challenging, I am grateful for the opportunities I have been given. I started my journey in Canada with temporary junior accounting jobs. It allowed me to integrate myself into the Canadian workforce and culture. After gaining more Canadian work experience, I landed a permanent job. Currently, I work as Treasury Analyst in a HydroElectric Generation company.

Despite the obstacles, I was determined to gain Canadian credentials. The pandemic made it more challenging, but I persisted. I balance work, study, and family.

In December 2019, I enrolled at McMaster University. Later earned a Diploma in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and completed a Diploma in Accounting.

While studying at McMaster University, I developed my self-discipline and changed how I perceive things, which is priceless. I have to experience it to learn and discover it. I am self-motivated. I noticed I enjoyed studying – understanding in depth and not memorizing, which I usually did when I was younger.

The McMaster University courses were challenging to be honest, and my teachers taught me to be a critical thinker. I began thinking outside the box. The good thing is that if I had an idea or answered a question, they let me explain why I came up with that answer – that, for me, was so engaging for a student to understand more and strive to improve rather than simply dismissing a student’s incorrect answer.

From personal experience, the teaching style of McMaster University is different, and I appreciated the opportunity to discover my full potential and strengths, which inspired me to do better. Until now, I have applied the ways and self-discipline I had gained even with this Treasury Designation exam I took recently. I want to thank and let McMaster know the influence/the lessons they had instilled in me that changed my outlook and mindset, making me better and excel in what I want to be.

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I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.

Tracy
Project Management graduate

I appreciated the opportunity to discover my full potential and strengths, which inspired me to do better.

My family migrated to Canada in 2006 from the Philippines (Asia). I hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting from my home country.

Despite the obstacles, I was determined to gain Canadian credentials. The pandemic made it more challenging, but I persisted. I balance work, study, and family.

In December 2019, I enrolled at McMaster University. Later earned a Diploma in Business Administration with a Concentration in Finance and completed a Diploma in Accounting.

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Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management

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McMaster Continuing Education Business of Golf Resort Management Certificate

Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management

Earn the Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management by completing any 5 courses listed below.

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Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management

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McMaster Continuing Education Business of Golf & Resort Management Diploma

Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management

Earn the Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management by completing all 10 courses listed below.

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This schedule table displays courses planned to be offered this year and is a guide to planning your courses for the academic year. Please note: Spring term registration opens mid-March and Fall/Winter term registration opens mid-July. The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information. The cost for Business of Golf and Resort Management courses is $710.08 per course.

Learning format definitions:

VC = Virtual Classroom learning format
O = Online learning format
OSS = Online Self-Study learning format

For more information about our learning formats and to choose a format that works best for you, please visit our Learning Formats page.

Business of Golf & Resort Management Schedule
Course Name (Course Code)	Winter 2023	Spring 2023
Entrepreneurship In The Golf Industry (GLF 101)
Human Resources Management for Golf Operations (GLF 102)		Date: May 1 – Jun 25 Format: O
Business Law for Golf Managers (GLF 103)
Finance for Non-Financial Managers in the Golf Industry (GLF 104)		Date: May 29 – Jul 23 Format: O
Golf Club Governance (GLF 105)	Date: Jan 16 – Mar 12 Format: O
Hospitality Management (GLF 106)
Retail Management for Golf Operations (GLF 107)	Date: Jan 16 – Mar 12 Format: O
Golf Course Design, Construction, and Turf Management (GLF 108)	Date: Feb 27 – Apr 23 Format: O
Marketing Management in Golf Operations (GLF 109)
Strategic Management in Golf Operations (GLF 110)		Date: May 1 – Jun 25 Format: O