Program Overview

Overview

About PGA Golf Management

As a PGA Accredited University, the UCCS PGA Golf Management Program works directly with the PGA of America to provide the very best in education and training. Only 17 universities worldwide have earned this important distinction, and only eight have earned accreditation by both the PGA of America and the AACSB.

As a graduate of the PGA Golf Management Program at UCCS, once you secure a job in the golf industry, you will be eligible for membership into the PGA of America as a PGA Golf Professional. Membership into this exclusive community of PGA Golf Professionals will provide you with the tools and support as well as the prestige for a successful and rewarding career in the golf industry. 

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IN THE NUMBERS

100% Job Placement Rate

850 Internship Sites

1:16 Student Faculty Ratio

60 Internships per Year

 

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AACSB Accredited

The UCCS College of Business has been accredited by AACSB International since 1989, a distinction that places us in the top 5% of the world’s business schools. It is based on criteria such as academic standards, qualifications of our faculty, characteristics of our students, curriculum, and quality control processes. This accreditation assures that UCCS students have access to one of the best undergraduate business programs in the country.
PGA Accredited

As a PGA Accredited University, the UCCS PGA Golf Management Program works directly with the PGA of America to provide the very best in education and training. Only 17 universities worldwide have earned this important distinction, and only eight have earned accreditation by both the PGA of America and the AACSB International.
Career Paths

Career Paths

Graduates of the UCCS PGA Golf Management program have a variety of exciting opportunities and career paths available to them--all within the golf industry. Here's a list of some, but not all, of the job possibilities a student may pursue following graduation.

Connect with our PGA Golf Management staff for questions and more information regarding internships, job opportunities, and future careers.

PGA Professionals Can Become a...

  1. Golf General Manager
  2. Director of Golf
  3. Head/Assistant Golf Professional
  4. Teaching Professional/Director of Instruction
  5. Player Development Director
  6. Executive Director/CEO of Golf Associations
  7. Tournament Director for PGA Tour, PGA Sections, etc.
  8. PGA Tour Rules Official
  9. Athletic Administrator
  10. Golf Coach
  11. Golf Journalist/Reporter
  12. Golf Researcher
  13. Golf Course Architect/Developer
  14. Business Developer for Golf Operations
  15. Owner/Operator of Golf Store
  16. Clubfitter/Club Sales Representative
  17. Club Equipment and Apparel Representative
  18. Golf Technology Developer
  19. Golf Course Superintendent/Facility Specialist
  20. City Management and more!
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