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Golf Course Management Associate of Applied Science Degree Contact Information Allen Manley 706-771-4055 Augusta campus - Building 1400
| Entrance Dates: |
Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Six Quarters |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
98 |
Program Description
The Golf Course Management, Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for varied careers in the golf industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes the combination of managerial theory and practical application necessary for successful employment in the three general industry fields of Golf Operations Management, Turfgrass Management, and Non-traditional Golf Outlet Operations. Program graduates receive a Golf Course Management degree which qualifies them as assistants in any of the three listed fields. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities
The Golf Course Management program is a sequence of courses that prepares the student for a career in the golf industry in turf management, pro shop management and sales, equipment representative, or equipment sales and/or servicing. The graduate may work at a golf course caring for the turf, working behind the counter in the pro shop or working at a retail outlet away from a course. The program is designed for the individual who wishes to work toward the position of golf course superintendent, assistant superintendent, head or assistant pro.
| Curriculum Outline |
Credits |
| General Core Courses |
30 |
| ENG |
1101 |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
| MAT |
1111 |
College Algebra (or) |
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| MAT |
1101 |
Mathematical Modeling |
5 |
| ENG |
1102 |
Literature and Composition (or) |
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| HUM |
1101 |
Introduction to Humanities (or) |
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| ART |
1101 |
Art Appreciation (or) |
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| MUS |
1101 |
Music Appreciation |
5 |
| SPC |
1101 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
5 |
| PSY |
1101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
| ECO |
1101 |
Principles of Economics (or) |
|
| ECO |
2106 |
Principles of Microeconomics (or) |
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| ECO |
2105 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
5 |
| Occupational Courses |
68 |
| ACC |
1101 |
Principles of Accounting I |
6 |
| EHO |
100 |
Horticulture Science |
5 |
| EHO |
108 |
Pest Management |
5 |
| GCM |
100 |
Swing Dynamics |
5 |
| GCM |
201 |
Fundamentals of Golf, Rules, History and Culture |
4 |
| GCM |
203 |
Merchandising/Golf Shop Operations |
3 |
| GCM |
204 |
Tournament Operations |
5 |
| GCM |
205 |
Club Repair/Club Fitting |
4 |
| GCM |
206 |
Cart Fleet Management |
4 |
| GCM |
211 |
Turf Management |
4 |
| GCM |
212 |
Golf Course Maintenance |
4 |
| MKT |
100 |
Introduction to Marketing |
5 |
| MKT |
106 |
Fundamentals of Selling |
5 |
| SCT |
100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3 |
| XXX |
xxx |
Electives |
6 |
| Degree Electives |
6+ |
| ACC |
1102 |
Principles of Accounting II |
6 |
| EHO |
142 |
Golf Course Design and Construction and Management |
5 |
| GCM |
101 |
Intermediate Golf Swing Dynamics |
5 |
| GCM |
102 |
Advanced Golf Swing Dynamics |
5 |
| MKT |
101 |
Principles of Management |
5 |
| MKT |
110 |
Entrepreneurship |
8 |
| MSD |
101 |
Organizational Behavior |
5 |
| MSD |
103 |
Leadership |
5 |
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