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Undergraduate Certificate in Golf Course Management

Train for a career in the booming golf course industry, worth $26 billion dollars in the U.S. alone, projected to rise between 2023-2030.
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Fast Facts

Meets online
18 credit hours
Complete in 12 months
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We Prepare You

The Golf Course Management Certificate program exists to train students to obtain golf careers in the golf course industry in such areas as course superintendents, golf shop managers, event sale managers, financial bookkeepers, customer service, and even general managers or directors of operations. The certification program includes nine golf-course specific courses that have academic and practical components.

Program Overview

The program includes course-specific readings, qualified professor lectures, discussion forums to test reading retention, and written assignments to show understanding of course concepts. On-course conversations with golf professionals and field study notes give students the practical application of course learning. Courses are offered online, two courses each during a seven-week term.

Traditional students must pursue the certificate in addition to another MNU degree. Professional students may earn the certificate stand-alone.

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Cost & Value

A degree from MNU is a competitively priced, affordable option designed for students with a busy schedule. We’re here to help you find the best options to assist you as you work toward earning your degree.

Credit Hours:

9 courses – 2 credits each

18 total

Financial Aid Available

The Federal Direct Student Loan Program is an additional payment option. MNU School Code: 007032. Information and applications may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Services Office at 913.971.3298 or finaid@mnu.edu.

Pioneer Pledge

Concern about paying back student loans is common. That’s why we provide the Pioneer Pledge, our loan repayment assistance program. If your income is modest after graduation, Pioneer Pledge assists with your educational loan repayments. Learn more on our financial aid pages.

MNU Scholarships

Your education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. At MNU nearly 100% of new students qualify for financial assistance that greatly reduces the actual cost of an MNU education.

Payment Options

Your degree is an investment in your future. We have a variety of different payment options available, so you can choose the option or combination of options, that best fits your situation. The total cost will be calculated based on your program and can be divided into multiple payments.

Application Process

Now Accepting Applications

*Some exceptions made on case by case basis

Prospective students will need to provide:

Complete an MNU application
Submit all transcripts
Complete a FAFSA. MNU code: 007032

Navigate Your Admissions Journey

Find the program that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.

Dr. Abby Hodges

Vice President for Academic Affairs

PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University 
BS; Chemistry, Denison University

Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.

Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.