Golf Course Management, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates:	Fall and Spring
Length of Program:	Four Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	60

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

General Core Courses, 15 credits

ENGL 1101	COMPOSITION & RHETORIC	3

MATH 1101	MATHEMATICAL MODELING	3
	OR
MATH 1103	QUANTITATIVE SKILLS & REASONING	3
	OR
MATH 1111	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3

AREA II	Social/Behavioral Science Elective*	3
AREA IV	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective*	3
XXXX XXXX	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE*	3

Click here for a complete listing of all General Education Courses Area I, II, III, IV.

Occupational Courses, 45 credits

ACCT 1100	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I	4
HORT 1000	Horticulture Science	3
HORT 1080	Pest Management	3
GCMT 1100	SWING DYNAMICS	3
GCMT 1105	GOLF RULES, HISTORY, & CULTURE	3
GCMT 1110	MERCHANDISE/GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS	2
GCMT 1120	TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS	3
GCMT 1125	CLUB REPAIR/CUB FITTING	3
GCMT 1130	CART FLEET MANAGEMENT	3
GCMT 1140	TURF MANAGEMENT	3
GCMT 1145	GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE	3
MKTG 1100	PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING	3
MKTG 1160	Professional Selling	3
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
XXXX XXXX	Elective	3

Degree Electives

(A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following list is required)

ACCT 1105	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II	4
HORT 1420	GolfCourseDesignConstr&Manage	3
MGMT 1100	PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT	3
MGMT 1105	ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR	3
MGMT 1115	LEADERSHIP	3
MKTG 2210	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	6

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program, Fall Entrance

PROGRAM NAME: Gold Course Management (GCM3)

AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

MKTG 1100	PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING	3
HORT 1000	Horticulture Science	3
HORT 1420	GolfCourseDesignConstr&Manage	3
GCMT 1105	GOLF RULES, HISTORY, & CULTURE	3
GCMT 1130	CART FLEET MANAGEMENT	3

Year 1 Spring Semester

HORT 1080	Pest Management	3
GCMT 1100	SWING DYNAMICS	3
GCMT 1110	MERCHANDISE/GOLF SHOP OPERATIONS	2
GCMT 1120	TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS	3
GCMT 1125	CLUB REPAIR/CUB FITTING	3
GCMT 1140	TURF MANAGEMENT	3

Year 1 Summer Semester

MATH 1101	MATHEMATICAL MODELING	3
	OR
MATH 1103	QUANTITATIVE SKILLS & REASONING	3
	OR
MATH 1111	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3

ACCT 1100	FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING I	4
COMP 1000	INTRO TO COMPUTER LITERACY	3
GCMT 1145	GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE	3
MKTG 1160	Professional Selling	3

Year 2 Fall Semester

ENGL 1101	COMPOSITION & RHETORIC	3
XXXX XXXX	SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE AREA II*	3
XXXX XXXX	HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV*	3
XXXX XXXX	GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE*	3

Augusta Day Program, Spring Entrance