Golf Opportunities
The Graduate Studies Diploma in Golf Operations Management
 [See list of courses below]

The Graduate Studies Diploma in Golf Operations Management program is specifically designed for individuals interested in pursuing a management career in the golf industry. The program is comprised of 10 golf management courses offered in a collaborative environment entirely online.

Upon completing the program, students will obtain a Graduate Studies Diploma in Golf Operations Management from the GMIC, a Certificate of Completion in Golf Operations from Wilfrid Laurier University and an additional Certification in Golf Management from the PGA of Canada upon becoming a Class "A" member of the association.

You are free to take individual courses or take all 10 to satisfy the requirements of the program. The sequence of courses is flexible.  Our proprietary on-line education model provides a rich and flexible environment to learn. Courses engage all participants by using leading edge content and multimedia functionality.

Each course involves a weekly live session where participants from all over Canada and the world, together with the expert professor, collaborate to develop understanding and promote ideas.

There are 8 weekly sessions per course (except Golf Club Governance- 6 sessions). Each course will be evaluated on the basis of experiential assignments and/or tests, which ground your knowledge in the subject area. Work can be completed with the flexibility to satisfy work and family commitments. Some courses will be more involved than others.

The entire program can be completed in a approximately 1 year (we offer two courses every 10 weeks), although you can take as long as you need. There are opportunities for exemption based on previous academic work and some courses can be completed independently.

We trust that you will find our unique on-line courses to be both educational and enjoyable.

Course List & Schedule: Click on a course title for a course description.
[courses can be taken in any sequence]
Course
Dates
Fee
Entrepreneurship in the Golf Industry
 Mar 20 - May 08, 2012 $599
Retail Management in Golf Operations *

Sponsored by the Canadian Golf Industry Association (CGIA)

 Mar 22 - May 10, 2012 $599
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
in the Golf Industry *

Sponsored by Global Golf Advisors

 May 22 - Jul 10, 2012 $599
Golf Club Governance

Sponsored by Golf Association of Ontario (GAO)

 May 24 - Jun 28, 2012 $599
Strategic Management
in Golf Operations *		 Jul 24 - Sep 11, 2012 $599
Human Resources Management
in Golf Operations		 Jul 26 - Sep 13, 2012 $599
Business Law for Golf Managers * Oct 02 - Nov 20, 2012 $599
Marketing Management
in Golf Operations *		 Oct 04 - Nov 22, 2012 $599
Golf Course Design & Construction /
Turf Management		 Jan 15 - Mar 5, 2013 $599
Food & Beverage Management Jan 17 - Mar 7, 2013 $599
Members of major industry associations such as NGCOA, CGSA, CSCM, GCSAA, PGA of Canada, CGIA or GAO will receive a 10% discount on course registrations upon providing proof of membership.

Registrants entering the program as of March 2010 will also receive a Certificate of Completion in Golf Operations from Wilfrid Laurier University.

Courses allow for great flexibility in learning at your own pace. You can review the material at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Each course does involve a live meeting one evening per week (7-9pm EST).
At the live meeting, you will collaborate online with expert faculty and other participants from around the world.

* Textbooks are recommended for these courses only and are made available in electronic or print form from the publisher - at considerable discounts (depending on the learning style of the individual, textbooks are optional).
* All course fees are tax deductible - official tax receipt issued upon request at end of the
  calendar year (for Canadian participants only).

Refund Policy:

Participants who drop a course before the first session will receive a full refund.  Cancellation after the start of the course will mean a reduction in the refund on a prorated basis (15% of the fee after each of the first two sessions) - there will be NO refund of fees after the second session.

Apply Now:

To apply to the GMIC program, please complete the online application, or CLICK HERE to download the program application form.  Once accepted, you will receive course registration emails every 10 weeks.

To order a resource for an upcoming course, visit our online order form.
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