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Prince Edward Island
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Golf Club Management Professional Golf Management

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The Golf Club Management program provides an The Professional Golf Management program is designed to
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unmatched learning environment for individuals driven address the needs of this rapidly growing segment of the
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to succeed in the ever-expanding golf industry. tourism industry. Holland College has aggressively built a
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program that challenges aspiring golf professionals, and

Students have the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive
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is considered by many to be the best program of its kind

understanding of all aspects of golf club operations in Canada.
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including customer service, pro shop operations, food and

beverage operations, golf course management, and turf Students in the Professional Golf Management program
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management. have the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive

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understanding of all aspects of golf club operations. The

Golf Club Management combines education in the class-
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program focuses on the role of the golf professional and

room with practical activities taught in the field. The examines the integral role a golf professional plays in the
program provides students with interpersonal, hospitality, daily operation of any golfing facility.
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technical, and organizational skills to accept employment

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in golf operations. The business skills that students The Professional Golf Management program is a one-year
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acquire, combined with strong theory-based instruction, business diploma program which builds on the two-year
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will provide a strong foundation for advancement to Golf Club Management program with advanced business
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management positions in various fields of work. management courses and practical work experience. The
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program utilizes the Canadian Golf Academy for the fall

Program Facts
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semester of instruction with a focus on developing the

Start Date: September player and a complete understanding of the golf swing
Length: 2 years and game strategies. The Professional Golf Management
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Location: Tourism and Culinary Centre, Charlottetown program enables graduate students to meet existing
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Credential Issued: Diploma, Golf Club Management community college business education requirements for a
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Graduate Opportunities career in professional golf.

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• Country Clubs and Resorts • Driving/Practice

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Students are required to complete two terms of paid

• Club House Operations ranges internship in a work environment related to the field of
• Pro Shop Operations • Club Management golf prior to acceptance into this program. Graduates from
• Event Management • Manufacturer’s programs other than Holland College’s Golf Club Manage-
• Food and Beverage Representative ment and students who have not met this requirement
Operations • Retail Management will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Retail Sales • Self-employment
• Golf Academies Program Facts
Start Date: September
After completing the Golf Club Management program, Length: 1 year
graduates can apply for the one-year Professional Golf Location: Tourism and Culinary Centre, Charlottetown, and
Management program at Holland College. The Canadian Golf Academy, Stratford
If you have any question concerning the Golf Club Credential Issued: Diploma, Professional Golf Management
Management program, please contact:
Paul Murnaghan Tel: (902) 894-6823
E-mail: pmurnaghan@hollandcollege.com
Graduate Opportunities
• Golf professional
• Golf clubs
• Driving ranges
• Golf academies
• Sales/retail
• Marketing and public relations
If you have any question concerning the Professional
Golf Management program, please contact: placement. For some internship and volunteer sites the
Paul Murnaghan Tel: (902) 894-6823
E-mail: pmurnaghan@hollandcollege.com
Sport and Leisure Management
The Sport and Leisure Management program is designed to
address the sport, recreation, and leisure needs of a changing
society. Phenomenal growth has occurred, and is predicted
to continue well into the future, for the career opportunities
targeted by this program. These diverse and expanding sectors
are bolstered by the globalization of the tourism industry.
The program is designed for individuals who are interested in
a career in outdoor leadership, community recreation, sport
administration, health promotion, fitness consulting, tourism
and leisure entrepreneurship and spa management.
Internship
All students are required to complete a mandatory term of
paid internship in a work environment related to their field of
study. The placement is a minimum of 500 hours
occurring between the end of the first year and the
beginning of second year. An internship placement
officer and program instructors work to ensure students are
prepared for potential summer employment; however it is
ultimately the responsibility of the student to obtain their
student may be required to have a police record and
vulnerable persons checks.
Practicum and Job Shadowing
All students are required to volunteer with a sport and leisure
organization approximately three hours per week for the
duration of the school year. These are tremendous
opportunities for students to begin to reach into the
community as volunteers, make contacts, and network within
the industry.
Program Facts
Start Date: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Diploma, Sport and Leisure Management

There are three areas of concentration in the Sport and Graduate Opportunities
Leisure Management program: • Sport administration
• Recreation and sport administration • Facility management
• Fitness and health promotions • Recreation management
• Outdoor leadership • Self-employment
• Health and fitness coordination
Recognized certification programs are completed within the • Adventure tourism
two year time frame in canoeing, kayaking, fitness training, • Event coordination
coaching, wilderness ethics and wilderness first aid. Students • Outdoor adventure
are able to focus on their particular area of interest through • Guiding and interpretation
various specialization options. Management skills and • Fitness
knowledge are an important part of a successful leisure • Resorts
operation, therefore, training in this area includes various • Parks and marine tourism
business competencies such as strategic planning, human • Special events
resources, accounting, partnering and communications. • Commercial recreation
• Spas and wellness centers
Students have full access to the facility’s fitness training • Facilities operations
center, and Student Union fees currently provide access to • Community non-profit agencies
local fitness centers. The Sport and Leisure Management • Municipal and provincial governments
program also has a growing inventory of kayaks, canoes,
and related outdoor adventure equipment. If you have any questions concerning the Sport and
Leisure Management program, please contact:
Students may be required to complete a criminal records check Wyatt Inman Tel: (902) 566-9676
to participate in various program activities. E-mail: winman@hollandcollege.com
Educational Study Tour
Second year students participate in one or more educational
study tour. The goal is to experience a variety of leisure and
recreation activities in another region. Students will be
required to obtain a passport for the international study tour.
Tourism and Travel Management
Tourism and hospitality is the fastest growing industry in
the world. The Tourism and Culinary Centre has designed
programs to respond to this demand with highly-trained
graduates who have a global perspective. With two areas of
concentration, Tourism and Travel Coordinator or Events
Management, the Tourism and Travel Management program
is positioned to address key sector growth with a broad mix
of practical and theoretical courses.
With the increased globalization of travel, students will
advance beyond the Canadian tourism product to recognize
and understand the various tourism and travel venues and
opportunities around the world. Students will be trained in
the latest technologies, learn the current tourism trends,
and be exposed to a wide range of career opportunities in
the industry.
Students will select their area of concentration in the second
semester and be further able to take specialty courses in that
sector of the industry which is most interesting to them. All
students are assisted in locating a required internship
placement between the first and second year.
There are two areas of study in the Tourism and Travel
Management program:
• Tourism and Travel Coordinator
• Events Management

Tourism and Travel Coordinator

Profile Facts
Start Dates: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Tourism and Culinary Centre, Charlottetown
Credential Issued: Diploma, Tourism and Travel Management
Educational Study Tour
This tour introduces second-year students travel to an
international destination. The course will incorporate
student’s participation and skills required to plan and
implement travel options, prepare proper travel
documentation, and present a written overview of their
travel experiences.
Internship
All students are required to complete a mandatory term of
paid internship in a work environment related to their
field of study. This placement is a minimum of 500 hours
occurring between the end of first year and the beginning
of second year. The internship placement officer and
program instructors work to ensure students are prepared for
potential summer employment, however it is ultimately the
responsibility of the student to obtain their placement.
Graduate Opportunities
• Airlines • Heritage and historical interpretation
• Travel agencies • Tour guiding
• Hotels/resorts • Call centres
• Tour companies
• Tourism information bureaus
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Events Management Graduate Opportunities

• Corporations
Some industry experts consider the events industry to be • Associations
the fastest growing segment of the Canadian hospitality • Hotels and resorts
industry. This profile is designed to give a practical over- • Hospitals
view of the industry in relation to its function, skills and • Banks
knowledge required to plan, organize, promote and evaluate • Entertainment and film production
an event. Events can include festivals, conventions or trade • Nonprofits
shows on a local, regional, or national level. Practical study • Private businesses
in this field is crucial to the success of the program and
students will have the opportunity to participate in events If you have any questions concerning the Tourism and
whenever possible. This program will appeal to students who Travel Management program, please contact:
are detail oriented and enjoy the challenge of juggling many Ann MacLeod
tasks to pull off a successful event. E-mail: amacleod@hollandcollege.com

Profile Facts
Start Dates: September
Length: 2 years
Location: Tourism and Culinary Centre, Charlottetown
Credential Issued: Diploma, Tourism and Travel Management

Educational Study Tour

Second year students are required to participate in one or
more educational study tour experiences. Tours are generally
planned to an international destination.

Internship
All students are required to complete a mandatory term of
paid internship in a work environment related to their
field of study. This placement is a minimum of 500 hours
occurring between the end of first year and the beginning
of second year. The internship placement officer and
program instructors work to ensure students are prepared for
potential summer employment, however it is ultimately the
responsibility of the student to obtain their placement.

On-the-Job Training Degree Pathways

On-the-job training is a work term that gives students an
opportunity to experience real day-to-day operations in their
specialty areas, allowing them to implement the skills acquired
during the program. On-the-job training gives students the
opportunity to interact with, and learn from, staff members of
the companies in which they are placed. Students must complete
on-the-job training to be eligible for graduation.
Graduates of the Golf Club Management, Professional Golf
Management, Sport and Leisure Management, and Tourism and
Travel Management programs can take advantage of further
educational opportunities through our degree pathways agree-
ments with other institutions. If you’re interested in pursuing
your studies somewhere else, Holland College has agreements in
place with more than 100 universities and colleges across Canada,
the U.S., and overseas. Please check the website for more details.
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College Foundation Program

This program offers students the opportunity to explore careers,
to enhance and build on essential skills, and to prepare them-
selves for further post-secondary pursuits. In addition to the
eight core courses in the College Foundation program, students
will have the opportunity to select two elective courses in
various fields of study. Electives may be selected from academic
upgrading, university, or other Holland College programs.
Completed electives that meet Holland College program
requirements will be transferrable to that specific program as
transfer credits.

College Foundation electives can be taken from the

following programs:
• Business Administration
• Business Information Systems Development
• Computer Information Systems
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Assisting
• Early Childhood Care and Education
• Hotel and Restaurant Management
• Journalism
• Medical Support Services
• Primary Care Paramedicine
• Practical Nursing
• Retail Business Management
• Sport and Leisure Management

The program is designed for students who may:

• Be unsure of career interests
• Need specific experiences to ensure career choice is right
for them
• Not possess the necessary qualifications for their career
choice
• Require higher marks in core subjects
• Benefit from a preparatory year for building skills and
experiences and participating in a college environment
• Need more experience in Canadian post-secondary education
• Have been out of school for some time

Program Facts
Start Date: September

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Length: 9 months
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Credential Issued: Certificate, College Foundation

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