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BA (Hons) Golf Management (Top-Up) On Line

About the course

The course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire. The course provides a management-focused golf programme and is designed to develop awareness and ability in corporate management, giving students the skills and confidence necessary to manage others in the golf industry.

The modules studied allow for the analysis of management issues underpinning golf. An ethos of career planning and development runs through the curriculum, in order to develop employability and prepare students for a successful career in the UK or overseas. A Golf Management Project is also included, enabling students to produce a detailed piece of academic research relating to the golf industry.

The course is designed to enable successful students to analyse key academic themes and critically evaluate the wide range of management issues within different sectors of the golf industry.

Course modules

Year 1

The Golf Business

This module will provide an overview of such things as entrepreneurship, marketing and a critical understanding of the management of golf events and further develop appropriate event management skills from planning, organisation and the delivery of a golf event.

International Golf Developments

This module analyses the range of professional and amateur golf tours and the associate roles in their operation and development. It will also assess the impact and consequences of tourism and golf developments on the globalisation of golf.

Golf Industry Consultancy

This module aims to consolidate personal competencies in a wide range of areas associated with work activity and practice in order to ensure an effective transition from higher education to work. It will include: to maintain a commitment to continuing professional development which will continue beyond the requirements of the course into the work situation as a career skill, to ensure an effective job search has been undertaken in order to match personal skills, abilities and achievements with potential career paths and employers; to provide opportunities for students to further develop transferable skills for an effective role in the workplace.

Year 2

Entry requirements & additional information

Entry requirements

Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject or 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree work in a related discipline achieved at 'pass' standard or above. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively. Applicants must also produce evidence of successfully completing a research based module at level 5.

Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

All offers may be subject to successful interview

Learning and assessment

Careers

Special requirements

UCLan Sports Scholarship

The University of Central Lancashire offers opportunities for student athletes to be supported with their aspirations of maintaining their playing career whilst also studying for a high-quality degree. Our panel will consider applicants as part of the admissions cycle and will offer support to those they feel will make a valuable contribution to the University’s sporting objectives. Find out more and how to apply on their website