PGA Golf Management Program Details

Our comprehensive degree program blends college/university requirements for a golf industry compatible major with a Specialization in PGA Golf Management. The purpose of the PGA Golf Management program at Sam Houston State University is to create PGA Members.

How to Apply

Curriculum - 2010 and beyond

Year ONE

FALL - 14 Credits
ENGL 1301 English Composition [3]
HIST 1301 US History to 1876 [3]
MATH 1324 Math for Managerial Decision Making [3]
BUAD 1305 Electronics Communications Techniques [3]
KINE 2115 Fitness for Living [1]
BUAD 1111-PGM Orientation (Qualifying Level) [1] Credit
SPRING - 14 Credits
ENGL 1302 English Composition [3]
HIST 1302 US History since 1876 [3]
Lab Science [4]
Visual and Performing Arts Elective [3]
BUAD 1111-B Professional Development - Business Planning, Golf Car Fleet Management [1]
Summer
BUAD 2189 Internship I

Year TWO

FALL - 16 Credits
ECON 2302 Microeconomics [3]
POLS 2301 Political Sci./ Principles of American Govt. [3]
ACCT 2301 Principles of Financial Accounting [3]
Cultural Studies Elective [3]
BUAD 1111-C Professional Development - Introduction to Teaching and Golf Club Performance [1]
SPRING - 13 Credits
Speech Elective [3]
ECON 2301 Macroeconomics [3]
BANA 2372 Business Analysis [3]
ACCT 2302 Principles of Managerial Accounting [3]
BUAD 1111-D Professional Development - Customer Relations, Tournament Operations [1]
Summer
BUAD 2189 Internship I - LEVEL 1 COMPLETE

Year THREE

FALL - 14 Credits
BUAD 2301 Business Legal Environment [3]
MKTG 3310 Principles of Marketing [3]
ACCT 2301 MGMT 3310 Principles of Management [3]
Lab Science [4]
BUAD 3169-A Professional Development - Intermediate Teaching and Golf Club Alteration [1]
SPRING - 14 Credits
AGRI 2375 Turfgrass Management, PGM [3]
MKTG 3335 Merch. And Inventory Mngmt., PGM [3]
Political Science Elective [3]
BUAD 3335 Business Communications [3]
BUAD 3345 Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation [3]
BUAD 3169-B Professional Development - Golf Operations [1]
Summer
BUAD 3189 Internship I - LEVEL 2 COMPLETE

Year FOUR

FALL - 16 Credits
MGIS 3310 Management Information Systems [3]
FINC 3320 Business Finance [3]
BANA 3363 Intermediate Business Analysis [3]
BUAD 3355 Business Law [3]
Economics Elective [3]
BUAD 3169-C Professional Development - Career Enhancement, Player Dev. Programs [1]
SPRING - 14 Credits
FACS 2441 Food and Beverage Mngmt., PGM - 4 Credits
MGMT 4370 Operations Management [3]
MGMT 4390 Strategic Management & Policy [3]
FINC 3310 Financial Institutions and Markets [3]
BUAD 3169-D Professional Development - Advanced Teaching and Club Fitting, Human Resource Mngmt. and Supervising & Delegating [1]
Summer
BUAD 4189 Internship I - LEVEL 3 COMPLETE

Year FIVE

FALL
BAUD 4289 - 7-Month Internship (continued)
Graduate in 4.5 years with a BBA in General Business Administration and a Specialization in PGA Golf Management
Total Hours Required for Graduation: 122 Credit Hours

Download the curriculum (2010) [.pdf]

Download the curriculum (2009 and before) [.pdf]

To learn more about the Department of General Business and Finance, visit their website.

Scholarships

The PGA of America may provide an opportunity for financial assistance to help with the rising cost of education for minorities and females. Eligible ethnicities include: African-Americans, Asian-Indian Americans, Asian-Pacific Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, and White Female Americans. Check with program staff for details.

SHSU Scholarship Opportunities

Program Fees - Over 4.5 Years
PGA Education Expenses Level 1, 2, and 3 Books Level 1, 2, and 3 Testing	$4,600
Golf Course Access (Raven Nest) Practice Balls Golf Course Use $400/semester	$3200
PGM Student Association $25/semester	$200
Program Fee Player Development PGA Student Affiliate Fee Other Student Activities $150/semester	$1600
Total Fees *Pricing is subject to change	$9600 $2400/year

SHSU Tuition Costs: Tuition