GOLF CLUB OPERATIONS
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HOW MUCH DO TEXTBOOKS COST?

For textbook cost and to order you textbook, contact
the Selkirk College Bookstore.

CAN MY PRIOR WORK AND LIFE
EXPERIENCE COUNT TOWARD
THE ONLINE CERTIFICATE?

In some instances, particularly for people applying
to Selkirk College who have attained college-level
learning through means other than formal courses. If
credit is granted, students are still required to

pay full course fees. If you feel you have a case

to apply for a prior learning assessment (PLA),
carefully analyze course outlines and assemble past
knowledge and experience acquired that match
course content. Credits obtained through PLAs

can reduce the amount of time needed to earn the
certificate, as such, they are strong incentives to
continue your post secondary education.

ARE COURSES FROM OTHER COLLEGES
OR UNIVERSITIES TRANSFERABLE?

If you have successfully completed a course at
another accredited post secondary institution that is
substantively the same in terms of learning outcomes
and course content, you can apply for advance credit.
If you have completed such a course, send us a copy
of your official transcript and a course description

so we may make an assessment as to course
content similarities. If credit is granted, the course

in question would count toward the Selkirk College
certificate program and there would be no fees
charged for that course. Credits obtained through
institutional course transfers can reduce the amount
of time and expense needed to earn your certificate,
as such, they are strong incentives to continue your
post secondary education. Selkirk College has a
progressive policy about PLAs that recognizes the
wisdom of reducing needless duplication.

WHAT IS THE TUITION REFUND POLICY
IF | CAN'T COMPLETE A COURSE?

Refund policy can be found here http://
selkirk.ca/financial-information/tuition-fees/
withdrawal-refunds

Additional Information

In response to requests for flexible golf management
career development courses and less costly delivery
methods, Selkirk College is the first accredited

post secondary institution in Canada to offer a
comprehensive online certificate in golf management.
This program is perfectly suited to existing golf club
staff who need to upgrade golf management skills

to acquire management positions, to young people
wishing to break into the golf industry, or to retired

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people wanting to pursue a second career at one of
Canada’s 2,200 golf clubs.

YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
THESE COURSES IN TWO WAYS:

— Acomplete 10-course Golf Club Operations Online
(GCOOL) Certificate.

— Individual 45-hour courses (12 weeks to complete
each course).

All ten courses are offered twice a year:

— Fall semester runs for 12 weeks from the
beginning of November until the end of January.

— Winter semester runs for 12 weeks from the
beginning of February until the end of April.

GCOOL offerings are different than distance learning
of a decade ago. New technology facilitates a much
richer learning environment by employing audio and
video, interactive PowerPoint sessions, and online
discussion forums. Selkirk College does everything
possible to make the instructional approaches suit
learner preferences.

Tf you want to advance your current golf management
career with accredited certification, or if you wish

to improve your chances of entering this dynamic
industry, online golf management courses are a rapid
and very cost effective option.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the GCOOL certificate program requires
the completion of BC grade 12 or equivalent and
English 12 with a grade of “C” (60%) or better. A
completed application form for admission in addition
to the other required documents must be submitted
one week before the start date of the course(s).

Late applications and required documents may be
considered.

STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE
COMPUTER ACCESS (PC RECOMMENDED)
AND HIGH-SPEED INTERNET AS WELL

AS A BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE USE

OF EMAIL, MS WORD AND MS EXCEL.

Important Dates

2016/2017
— Fall semester runs from the beginning of
November until the end of January.

— Winter semester runs from the beginning of
February until the end of April.

FEES ARE DUE THE FIRST DAY OF COURSE(S)

— Acompleted application form for admission in
addition to the other required documents must be
submitted one week before the start date of the
course(s).

— Late applications and required documents may be
considered.

Careers

Golf clubs are complex entities; they are at
once retail stores, upscale restaurants, liquor
lounges, parks, and recreation centres.

Most clubs have managers for each area. This means
great opportunities and a wide variety of careers

for people with good business skills knowledge and
training. And, for every managerial position, there
are often assistant roles.

LEARN MORE ABOUT GOLF MANAGEMENT
NEWS AND EDUCATION.

Application Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

ApplyBC. Please remember to pay your application
fee online so we can complete the process.

Learn more about GCOOL admissions requirements.

GCOOL APPLICATION/ENROLMENT PROCESS

1. Apply and pay application fee (returning GCOOL
students are not required to pay the application
fee)

2. Students will receive an Acknowledgment Letter
requesting documentation to be submitted
up to one week prior to course(s) start date.
(Late applications and documentation may be
considered).

3. Once file is reviewed and student meets program
eligibility, student will be sent an Acceptance Letter,
requesting students to reply with their selected
course(s).

4. Enrolment Officer will enroll student into selected
course(s). Shortly before course(s) begin, students
will be emailed a Computer Access instruction
form. 5. Students to pay prior to or on the first day
of course(s).

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