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May 14, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
PGA Golf Management (PGA-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
The PGA Golf Management program produces today’s golf industry leaders. Students learn all facets of golf shop operations such as customer service, course maintenance, public relations, tournament operations, instruction, player development, club repair and fitting, and also complete 16 months of internship. The program was the first of its kind, sanctioned by The PGA of America in 1975, and integrates PGA membership requirements with learning objectives in Ferris’ College of Business. Through this partnership, students earn both a B.S. in Business and complete all requirements for election to membership to the PGA of America. Our graduates follow career paths in positions such as Head or Assistant Golf Professional, Teaching Professional, Director of Golf, General Manager, Sales Representative and Tournament Director.
The Bachelor of Science in PGA Golf Managment is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP) (https://acbsp.org/),and the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) (https://www.pga.org/).
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Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate golf playing ability commensurate at the level required of a Professional Golf Association (PGA) Golf Professional. (Player Ability Test)
- Exhibit the professional and managerial skills and work habits necessary to oversee a successful golf operation. (PGMG 493)
- Determine the requirements necessary to manage all aspects of successful golf operation. (Level 3 Facility Management Test)
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct golf instruction and golf club fitting at the level expected of a Professional Golf Association (PGA) Golf Professional. (Level 3 Teaching and Coaching Test)
New Student Admission Requirements
2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- SAT Composite Score of 980 or higher
- ACT Composite ACT Score of 19 or Higher
- United States Golf Association (USGA) Handicap of 12 or Lower
- Fall Semester entry only
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours including ENGL 150 , MATH 114 /MATH 115 , and a self and society or culture general education competency. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
- United States Golf Association (USGA) Handicap of 12 or Lower
- Students must have completed no more than 45 applicable credit hours at other institutions.
- Students must complete the program within nine years of the initial enrollment as required by the PGA.
University Requirements - 39 to 41 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 39 to 40 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course. Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and have no more than 5 credits from Cultural Competency Activities. Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course. United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - Course Required Met in Self and Society Competency
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes. Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirement section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirement section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes. College Requirements - 81 Credits Required
Business Core Requirements - 30 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the core 2.00 GPA requirement. Major Courses - 33 Credits Required
These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Computer Literacy - 3 Credits Required
This requirement can be met with a competency exam or Microsoft Certification with elective courses to replace the 3 credits required. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Related Course - 3 Credits Required
These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Concentration or Certificate - 12 Credits Required (Advisor Approval)
A minimum of 12 credits is required, choose one of the following:
- One of the two concentrations; these courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA.
- A College of Business approved certificate; these courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA.
PGA Specialized Concentration (PGSZ) - 12 Credits Required
A total of 12 credits is required with no more than 50 percent of the concentration credits overlapping with courses that are in the program/major. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. PGA Marketing Concentration (PGMK) - 12 Credits Required
A total of 12 credits is required with no more than 50 percent of the concentration credits overlapping with courses that are in the program/major. These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement. Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements. University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Business Core Requirements section.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative GPA is required in the Major Courses section.
Suggested Semester Layout
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Spring Courses
- MGMT 301 - Applied Management Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Credit Hours: 3
or - Certificate Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Credit Hours: 3
or - Certificate Credit Hours: 3
- Concentration Credit Hours: 3
or - Certificate Credit Hours: 3
- Natural Sciences Competency Credit Hours: 3
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