Golf is so much more than a game. Golf is a $19.7 billion industry that accounts for over 300,000 jobs in Canada. Careers in the golf industry not only include sport-related functions such as course management, pro-shop operations, equipment fitting and maintenance, and turf management. They also include event management, teaching and training, marketing, sales, retail and wholesale management and catering management, to mention just a few. Humber’s Business Administration – Professional Golf Management program provides a solid foundation of transferable business skills in accounting, communications, computer applications, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, law, marketing, management, mathematics, statistics and strategy. Then it adds industry-specific skills in golf operations, principles of golf, turf management, course design, bar and restaurant operations, retail management, tournament operations and event planning. To give you the skills and knowledge you will need to start your career in this dynamic industry. Plus, this program is operated on a compressed teaching schedule, so you will be able to complete two 6-month paid work placements between the beginning of April and the end of September following semester two and semester four. At Humber you will learn from the pros – 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 – 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.
