Business of Golf & Resort Management

Turn your passion for golf into a fulfilling career! Golf is a $19.7 billion industry and employs over 300,000 people nationally.

Gain entry into the field of golf and resort management.

Enhance your knowledge and learn skills required for employment in this exciting and growing industry.

Our online courses are designed for individuals who wish to develop or upgrade their knowledge, skills and abilities.

The Business of Golf and Resort Management Diploma program brings management theory and industry practice together. For those already working in the golf and resort industry, or those aspiring to enter the golf and resort sector, this program provides a wealth of knowledge, practical skills and industry insights to help ensure success in starting, managing or working in the golf and resort industry. Courses are taught by leading industry experts who emphasize the knowledge and skills required for success in the field.

Program Features

Earn a university-level diploma by completing ten (10) golf and resort management courses entirely online. Our model provides a rich and flexible environment to learn. Courses engage all participants by using leading-edge content and collaborative functionality.

• 10-course diploma offered online
• Collaborate and network with a diverse group of professionals within the golf industry

Why Choose McMaster CCE's Golf & Resort Management Program?
Key Learning Outcomes

• Outline key retail management practices
• Describe characteristics of entrepreneurship and industry key success factors
• Develop comprehensive business plans
• Describe club governance, committee dynamics and their strategic impact on decision making
• Conduct typical financial analyses such as cost volume profit analysis, ratio analysis, performance measures and benchmarking
• Apply principles of human resource management within the golf industry
• Apply legal foundations and principles in operating a golf resort
• Describe the framework of food and beverage operations in general and specific to the golf/resort industry
• Identify legal compliance and controls in food and beverage management
• Apply core design principles in golf course architecture

What positions does the Golf & Resort Management Program qualify me for?

Courses provide participants with the practical knowledge to perform better at their current job or to attain a wide variety of higher positions within the golf industry, such as

• General Manager
• Food & Beverage Manager
• Marketing Specialist
• Sales Representative
• Golf Professional
• Golf Course Superintendent. Courses also prepare owners or prospective owners of golf businesses to make more sound decisions.