Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Perform computations associated with compound interest, simple and general annuities, amortization, discounted cash flow and net present value.
Examine the purposes and activities of organizations of various types, size and structures, and the interrelationship of functional areas within an organization.
Assess and evaluate opportunities within the Canadian golf industry.
Develop spreadsheets and apply word processing, presentation software and database skills.
Prepare and present financial statements and demonstrate basic understanding of their use.
Apply the principles of composition and the grammar and punctuation skills necessary to the writing process.
Develop and manage marketing strategies for the professional golf industry.
Describe and explain human resource policies, procedures and programmers for large and small organizations.
Manage golf related activities of the Pro Shop.
Evaluate the economic behaviour and issues that impact Canadian business and apply economic data in decision making.
Explain the various turf grasses used on golf courses and their benefits.
Explain the issues to be considered in developing or redeveloping a golf facility.
Examine how financial information is used in planning and controlling the operations of a business enterprise.
Evaluate financial markets and the effect they have on nations, governments, central banks and the outcomes of elections.
Organize and coordinate golf events including golf cart fleet management, prizes, sponsors, food and beverage.
Explain the four KEYS to profitable restaurant and bar management.
Engage in the development of a strategic market plan, make decisions regarding the plan and assess the business implications if the decisions.
Prepare a business plan for a small business enterprise associated with the golf industry.
Explain Canada’s legal system and law with an emphasis on law in Ontario in business environments.
Record, present and analyze data used in forecasting and decision-making.
Develop lesson plans and demonstrate appropriate use of the media to enhance learning.
Demonstrate the physical skills of golf such as putting, chipping and sand play.
Explain the structure and purpose of golf associations.
Work Placement
Students in our program enjoy a 100% work placement rate. Our program runs annually on a 6-month in-class/6-month paid work placement schedule - the only one of this kind in Canada, and a key differentiating factor from other programs. Your ability to work two 6-month paid work terms will make you an asset among employers, who are seeking talented professional golf managers. Work placements combine the knowledge and skills you develop in the classroom with practical experience you will gain during your paid work placement.
Humber is actively involved in the golf industry and maintains a large network with the best employers.
The Humber Advantage
Why Choose Humber PGM
- 100% job placement for internships over the past 20 years
- Two 6-month paid co-op terms
- A recognized PGA of Canada Program with pathway to complete Class “A” Designation
- World-class, on-campus golf lab training facility, equipped with a Trackman Simulator, GC QUAD Simulator, HD Golf Simulator, Pro Shop Retail area, Golf Club workshop room and a 2000-square-foot putting green
- Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s top varsity golf teams (most National titles)
- An opportunity to turn your diploma into a degree at Humber and Guelph-Humber
- Condensed school year tailored to the golfing season
- Scholarships, bursaries, and awards specific to our program
- Highly qualified faculty including six PGA of Canada Class “A” members
- Free playing privileges at local golf facilities
- Free golf lessons from PGA of Canada golf professionals
- High quality work placements throughout Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom
- Annual Golf Industry Job Fair
- Field trips and guest speakers
- Annual Alumni Golf and Hockey Tournament
- International network over 600 graduates
- Alumni across Canada, US and UK
- Opportunity to join our Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM) student branch and become a CSCM student member
Unique Facilities
Regardless of your level of golf ability, we will help you lower your handicap and improve your golf skills. We have developed an extensive Player Development Program for our students, which is delivered in our on-campus world-class golf lab facility.
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The Humber Experience
In Canada there are more than 2,500 golf facilities that create over 300,000 jobs and contributed $14.3 billion to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product in 2014 (NAGA 2014 Economic Impact Study of Golf in Canada).
Go Abroad
Your Career
Your deep understanding of both the sport and the business side of the game will make you an asset among employers who are seeking talented professional golf managers. Begin your career path towards managing a golf course, pro shop or golf course facility, directing tournaments and special events, becoming a teaching professional, or becoming a retail sales agent or manager with a golf equipment and apparel manufacturer.
We are conveniently located close to many of Canada’s top golf course facilities including Glen Abbey Golf Club, The National Golf Club of Canada, and St. George’s Golf and Country Club. These top facilities, along with many others across Canada, will seek your expertise and provide you with excellent employment opportunities. Employers of this program include more than 800 Ontario golf facilities.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
PGA of Canada
The Professional Golf Management program at Humber College is a Recognized PGA of Canada program.
As a recognized partner program of the PGA of Canada, Humber Professional Golf Management graduates (who are PGA of Canada Members) will achieve Class “A” status with the successful completion of Instructor of Beginner Golfers Workshop and Evaluation. *Subject to 70% grade or higher in the identified courses outlined in the Policies and Procedures of the PGA of Canada Training Academy.
Related Programs
Management Studies, Bachelor of Commerce
Credential: Honours Degree
Length: 8 semesters
Program Availability
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | North | Open |
| START DATE | LOCATION | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | North | Open |
Humber Golf Management Program
Watch the video to learn more about the Humber Golf Management program and our state-of-the-art facilities.
Business, Accounting & Management Success Stories
Business Administration Grad Lands a Marketing Role and Pays It Forward
Thu, February 11, 2021
Brianna Murree pays it forward by helping current Business Administration students secure a placement opportunity of their own.
A Q&A with Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting Student Elizaveta Kostina
Tue, February 09, 2021
Elizaveta Kostina worked at PM-International as an Accounting Clerk for her placement, participating in meetings and training new interns.
A Q&A with Human Resources Management Student Manpreet Kaur
Tue, February 09, 2021
Manpreet Kaur gained practical knowledge relevant to her field while completing her placement as an HR and Recruitment intern at Randstad.
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Faculty of Business Events
Fundraising Program Information Session - March 2021
Humber
Wed, March 24, 2021 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Online
Register for our interactive live sessions to get all of your questions about potential career paths and job opportunities answered in our live Q&A.
Fundraising Program Information Session - April 2021
Humber
Wed, April 14, 2021 | 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Online
Register for our interactive live sessions to get all of your questions about potential career paths and job opportunities answered in our live Q&A.
Faculty of Business News
Winter Webinar Series Connects Students with Alumni and Industry
Mon, February 22, 2021
Join us this March and April for a winter webinar series produced by students from the Digital Business Management and Fashion Management programs.
Tech Week 2021
Mon, February 22, 2021
The Digital Business Management program is proud to launch Tech Week 2021!
Business Students Explore Virtual Internship Opportunities from ULatina
Mon, February 01, 2021
The Work-Integrated Learning Centre joined representatives from ULatina to speak about their virtual internship opportunities available this semester.
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On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.
Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Fees
The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters was:
- domestic: $5,812.70
- international: $15,874.00
Fees are subject to change.
Scholarships
Humber Scholarships
Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships.
Humber Bursaries
Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.
External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.
Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
PATHWAYS OUT TO ANOTHER PROGRAM:
WITHIN HUMBER
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200,or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200,or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent, or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent or more.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
Humber graduates with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent or more may be considered for admission. Graduates may then complete the degree with the equivalent of four semesters of full-time study plus a paid work term. Successful applicants must also possess:
- ENG4U or Humber’s WRIT 100 or 200 level course, or equivalent, with a grade of 65 per cent.
- Any Grade 12U-level Mathematics with a minimum grade of 60 per cent , or Humber's BMTH 120 and BSTA 200, or equivalent, with an average of 60 per cent
- Completion of ACCT 2500 Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 or Equivalent with a Minimum Grade of 60%. Please contact the admission office for more details.
Admission will be based on availability in the program.
*The advanced standing outlined is a general guideline. Diploma graduates may be required to take courses in lower semesters in order to meet the overall degree learning outcomes.
Apply for this degree starting in Fall >$2500.00 Diploma to Degree Transfer Student Scholarship
All students who have achieved a cumulative program grade point average (GPA) of 80% or better upon graduation of their Ontario college diploma will be automatically awarded a one-time scholarship of $2,500 in recognition of their academic achievement at the diploma level.
TO A PARTNER INSTITUTION
Bachelor of Business Administration Major-Entertainment Sports and Promotion Management
After successful completion of a three year Humber Advanced Diploma, Professional Golf Management or Business Administration or Sport Management, students will have approximately one academic year's worth of coursework to complete a Northwood University's BBA Major-Entertainment Sports ande Promotions Management program. After successful completion of the BBA program, students can apply for an accelerated MBA program or the twenty-four (24) month MBA program offered by Northwood University.
Admission to the academic programs listed is at the sole discretion of the partner post-secondary institution.
How to Apply
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
