Bachelor of Applied Science – Golf Course Management Major – Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Program Info

School: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Faculty: School of Life Sciences & Business
Degree: Bachelor
Field of Study: Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management
Description: Obtain the highest level credential in the golf course industry with the Bachelor of Applied Science – Golf Course Management. Having completed the Turfgrass Management diploma, you’ll spend the next two years focused on honing your skills and techniques needed for managing a golf course’s complex ecosystem.

A curriculum focused on business, applied science and advanced technical training, taught by industry professionals who have worked as superintendents, will prepare you for an exciting career in environmental and operational management.

URL: Bachelor of Applied Science – Golf Course Management Major at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Length: 2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $4,721

Total cost per year including tuition, fees, books, and supplies: $5,897.34

Facts

LOCATION: Olds, Alberta
SCHOOL TYPE: College
LANGUAGE: English
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE Students: 1,363 
ENTRANCE DATES: January, May, September
CANADIAN STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $1,015
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $3,147
TELEPHONE: (403) 556-8281
FAX: (403) 556-4711
EMAIL: info@oldscollege.ca
ADDRESS: 4500 – 50th Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada

About

Founded in 1913, Olds College has been providing quality education for over a century. With a focus on agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College. Our regular, continued, online and blended programming offers accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We work closely with industry to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

Our areas of expertise include Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Animal Science, Brewing, Business, Equine, Horticulture, Land & Environment, Meat Processing, Tourism, Trades & Apprenticeships and Transitional Employment. Our emphasis on hands-on training, applied research and innovative learning has resulted in graduates who are in-demand.

On-campus housing is available in our newly constructed Centennial Village private rooms or College Courts townhouses. Living on campus provides many advantages both socially and academically. Off-campus housing is also available through the Students’ Association (SAOC).

Our Career Services Office provides extensive services to students including career fairs, resume-writing and interview skills workshops and an online job board. The Broncos Athletics program competes in 8 different sports in the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference (ACAC). A variety of clubs are also supported by the SAOC.

Olds College is situated on traditional Treaty Seven Territory. We have developed two new spaces to enhance our indigenous students’ experience at Olds College: The Olds College Indigenous Centre gathering place and a traditional Blackfoot tipi. Olds College Health & Wellness provides free and confidential services to support students.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:* These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
2.5 GPA in the 60 credits from the Olds College Turfgrass Management Diploma, or an equivalent program, or a degree in a closely related area.

OR Certified Journeyperson Landscape Horticulturist with a Red Seal

Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement.

International Students in this program will require a Co-Op Permit, a Study Permit and a Social Insurance Number for this program.

Test Scores:
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 55]

Fees & Scholarships

Tuition Fees

  • International Students: The tuition fees for international students at Olds College range from $8,776 to $45,068.
  • Canadian Students: Canadian students should refer to the Fee Schedule on the Olds College website for the most accurate estimates of tuition, fees, and books & supplies costs.

Notes

  • The actual tuition fees may vary depending on the program and the number of credits taken.
  • The Fee Schedule on the Olds College website is updated annually.
  • Students should contact the Olds College Admissions Office for more information about tuition fees.

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