Hospitality: Golf Management

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Hospitality: Golf Management is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of careers in the golf industry. The curriculum provides skills in golf coaching theory and methods, the practice of golf, club management, accounting, information systems, marketing, human resources, and hospitality law. The curriculum also fulfills the general education requirements for an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Hospitality: Golf Management is fully embedded within this AAS.

Details

Field of Interest
Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Academic Plan
Hospitality: Golf Management (DEG)
Academic Plan Code
3557
Total credits required
63-71
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Perform the skills of golf as indicated by the rules and traditional standards.
  2. Apply coaching theories, techniques, and practices in accordance with local governing boards of golf.
  3. Utilize safety procedures and equipment within a golf management setting.
  4. Apply the principles and practices of financial and managerial accounting to analyze hospitality management financial statements.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and current trends that comprise the hospitality industry.
  6. Demonstrate the essential functions of hospitality industry management, including human resources, guest services, property management, marketing, as well as hospitality and tourism law.
  7. Employ industry specific and current business technologies to inform and enhance individual and organizational performance.
  8. Integrate professional, ethical, and legal standards into hospitality business practice.
  9. Create favorable guest experiences by using professional service management techniques in a hospitality environment.
  10. Communicate in an effective manner, consistent with the professional standards of the hospitality industry.
  11. Critically analyze a wide range of problems in the hospitality industry to generate applicable solutions.
  12. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Coaches and Scouts

$39,379

General and Operations Managers

$99,784

Recreation Workers

$28,267

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives

$59,829

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
  • Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HRM110 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management Critical course Gateway course 3
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
PED101GO Golf 1
MA Any approved general education course from the Mathematics [MA] area. 3–6
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM230		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication SB or SB or SB 3
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HRM150 Hospitality and Tourism Information Systems I 3
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3
RE Restricted Electives 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HRM235 Club Management 3
HRM270 Hospitality Marketing 3
ACC111 or
HRM265		 Accounting Principles I or Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism Choose accounting course in accordance with your advisor's recommendation and university transfer requirements. 3
ECN211 or
ECN212 or
PSY101 or
REC120		 Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or Introduction to Psychology or Leisure and the Quality of Life SB or SB or SB or SB 3
SG or SQ Natural Sciences 4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HRM260 Hospitality Human Resource Management 3
HRM220 Hospitality Managerial Accounting 3
WED154 First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3
HES100 Healthful Living SB 3
REC210 Leisure Delivery Systems 3
RE Restricted Electives 3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EXS215 Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques 3
SPT271 Sports Medicine Foundations 3
HRM145 Events Management 3
HRM275 Restaurant Management 3
HRM280 Hospitality and Tourism Law 3
HRM295AA or
HRM295AB or
HRM295AC		 Hospitality Internship or Hospitality Internship or Hospitality Internship 1–3
PSY215 Sports Psychology SB 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HRM110 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management Critical course Gateway course 3
ENG101 or
ENG107		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
FYE101 or
FYE103		 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ENG102 or
ENG108		 First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL FYC or FYC 3
CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking L 0–3
HRM260 Hospitality Human Resource Management 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
MA Any approved general education course from the Mathematics [MA] area. 3–6
WED154 First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM230		 Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication SB or SB or SB 3
HES100 Healthful Living SB 3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HRM150 Hospitality and Tourism Information Systems I 3
HU Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design 3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
ECN211 or
ECN212 or
PSY101 or
REC120		 Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or Introduction to Psychology or Leisure and the Quality of Life SB or SB or SB or SB 3
EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science 3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
HRM270 Hospitality Marketing 3
SG or SQ Natural Sciences 4

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
RE Restricted Electives 3
ACC111 or
HRM265		 Accounting Principles I or Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism Choose accounting course in accordance with your advisor's recommendation and university transfer requirements. 3

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
PED101GO Golf 1
HRM235 Club Management Fall Semester Only 3
HRM220 Hospitality Managerial Accounting 3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
REC210 Leisure Delivery Systems 3
RE Restricted Electives 3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EXS215 Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques 3
SPT271 Sports Medicine Foundations 3
HRM145 Events Management 3
HRM275 Restaurant Management 3
HRM280 Hospitality and Tourism Law 3
HRM295AA or
HRM295AB or
HRM295AC		 Hospitality Internship or Hospitality Internship or Hospitality Internship 1–3
PSY215 Sports Psychology SB 3
Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • FYC = First Year Composition
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=184803).

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