Admission Requirements
Admissions
New learners are accepted into the Business Administration - Professional Golf Management Diploma or Certificate of Specialization in Professional Golf Management for the Fall (September) or Winter (January) terms.
Note on Winter Intake: While every effort will be made to allow Winter entrants to graduate within two years, learners may need to take evening, or Summer classes to do so. Qualified applicants may be admitted into programs outside of normal intakes. Interested applicants are considered on an individual basis for acceptance into a program in an alternative or modified format.
Business Administration - Professional Golf Management Diploma
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have an Alberta High School Diploma which includes English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1 50% or ELA 30-2 50% and Math 30A (Applied) or Math 30P (Pure) 50% or equivalent.
Important Note:
Applicants completing the new Alberta high school math curriculum will require a minimum grade of 50% in Math 30-2 or a higher level math.
Alternate Admission/Advance Standing
Learners seeking alternate admissions/advance standing to the program should contact a Lethbridge College Advisor who will help them develop an individualized learning plan.
Non-Academic Requirements
Male applicants must have a Royal Canadian Golfers’ Association (RCGA) certified handicap of 6 or under and must submit a signed RCGA handicap card. Female applicants require a certified handicap of 14 or under. Applicants may also be required to submit computer score differentials to confirm handicap level. A playing test may be required upon request.
All students of the Professional Golf Management program will be required to play in a two-day scholarship tournament at the start of the Fall term.
Practicum Experience Requirements
There is a required practicum component to this program. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the practicum experience. Failure by the student to accept by way of legal contract and abide by these terms and conditions will result in non-completion of the program.
Certificate of Specialization - In Professional Golf Management
Academic Requirements
Applicants are required to have successfully completed a two-year diploma in Business Administration with a major in Professional Golf Management. If not, a Business Administration graduate will be required to take PGM-160, PGM- 162, PGM-264 and PGM-161 before completing their certificate.
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
