Get ahead in Golf & Resort Industry
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 programs will provide critical knowledge, skills, and credentials, with our customized golf and resort management courses:
Online
Approx. 6-8 hours per week, per course
Diploma: 18+ months Certificate: 8+ months
Schedule and fees
Open enrolment
PGA Canada
PGA Canada recognizes courses from the Business of Golf & Resort Management Diploma as equivalency credits towards PGA Academy Training. Please see below for a list of equivalent courses:
Diploma in Golf and Resort Management
To help plan your PGA Certification, contact PGA Canada.
The Club Management Association of Canada (CMAC)
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
McMaster Continuing Education is also a proud member of the National Golf Course Owners Association Canada (NGCOA).
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.
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Explore the requirements below and register today!
Earn the Certificate in Business of Golf & Resort Management by completing any 5 courses listed below.
3.0 UNITS
$789.73
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Earn the Diploma in Business of Golf & Resort Management by completing all 10 courses listed below.
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Registration: Fall and Winter terms open in mid-July and Spring term opens in mid-March. Program Requirements: Review certificate or diploma tab. Time Zone: Courses run in the Eastern Time (ET) Zone. Course Fees: A McMaster Part Time Student fee is included in the cost of academic credit courses. There is no tax on courses unless indicated at the bottom of the schedule chart. Additional Fees: New students pay a one-time, non-refundable $39 activation fee for their first academic-credit course. Not every program or course requires textbooks. Learn more about textbooks. Learning Formats: Each course is offered in Online, Online Self-Study, or Virtual Classroom formats, as shown below. Visit Learning Formats for details.
The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information.
This program is open enrolment, which means there is no formal application or admission procedure. To enrol in a course, simply register online. Our courses can be taken as part of a program or individually.
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To ensure you are successful in your online courses, you are required to have knowledge and skills with general computer applications, such as keyboarding, file management, video conferencing and word processing.
Language Requirements
If English is not your native language, you must meet McMaster University’s English proficiency requirements by either qualifying for an exemption or passing a McMaster-approved English test. You will not need to provide proof of meeting this English requirement prior to registration. If you demonstrate English proficiency below the required standard, you will be asked to provide proof or to withdraw.
A payment receipt email will be issued to you immediately after registering, and a course confirmation email will be sent to you overnight. Within approximately 24 hours of registering, you will also receive an important email containing credentials used to activate your MacID, which you must do before you can access courses in Avenue to Learn. Please review our Getting Started page to learn more about the next steps for beginning your studies after registration, and our Help Centre for our Refund Policy and other frequently asked questions. Please note that on average, each course requires 6-8 hours of study per week, per course (sometimes more) and some courses may have listed prerequisites. Please plan your schedule accordingly. Most students take 1-2 courses per term across a few different terms and a full-time equivalent course load is typically 3-4 courses per term.
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