Program Information
The Anoka Technical College Turf and Golf Course Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a 60-credit program that is completely online. This online program prepares students to be employed in turf, golf course, sports fields, and grounds management industries. The courses are designed to help individuals manage the operations of turf and golf courses, which include but not limited to turf grass, golf course design and construction, grounds equipment and operation, pest control, grounds management, and client communication.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Collaborate effectively with others in situations requiring teamwork, leadership, and negotiations.
- Integrate sustainable golf course grounds management cultural practices with conventional cultural practices.
- Apply technical and theoretical skills and knowledge to golf course situations.
- Anticipate biological issues within field-related situations and conditions.
- Research, organize, and interpret information from various technical sources.
Industry and Career Outlook
This career involves supervising and directing all operations at the golf course. This includes but is not limited to coordinating schedules of tournaments, lessons, golf teams and regular tee-off times. In the golf course profession, one must have solid financial skills, have strong record-keeping and marketing skills to promote events held at the golf course.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Program Start Dates
Fall Semester: September
Spring Semester: January**
**Students who start in the spring will need more time to complete this program.
Limited first semester technical courses are offered in the spring semester.
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Faculty Contact
Travis Gienger: 763-576-4199
Marlin Murphy: 763-576-4168
For information on how to apply, to schedule a tour, or for service during summer hours, contact Enrollment Services at 763-576-7710 or EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu