"Being a golf course superintendent for two years I have found there is not a day that goes by that I do not apply the knowledge or the skills I acquired while at UMC. The availability of instructors interested in my success and smaller class size coupled with the technological superiority at UMC prepared me to succeed at UMC and in my field."  Jimmy Hagge, Golf Course Superintendent, Oak Lake Golf Course

Priority Skills Outcomes

Golf clubs rely on memberships and fees to survive, and their customers expect beautiful facilities and quality services. To be successful, managers of these facilities need the whole package: "people skills," business savvy, and technical ability. Students enrolled in UMC's Golf Facilities and Turf Systems (GFTS) program can expect to develop their interpersonal, relational, and managerial skills while gaining the depth of technical knowledge required of this highly specialized horticultural field.

General skills outcomes

• communication and public relations
• problem solving
• leadership and teamwork
• management and supervision

Specialized, technical knowledge outcomes

• develop interpersonal and business management skills while gaining specialized technical knowledge in turfgrass systems;
• apply principles of plant science and nutrition and soils;
• establish, renovate, and maintain turfgrass systems;
• develop horticultural and landscaping skills;
• understand the design, operation, and maintenance of irrigation and drainage systems;
• apply integrated management practices in disease, pest, and weed control;
• appropriately manage agricultural chemical applications;
• be familiar with specialized laboratory, industry, and field equipment;
• solve problems, make sound decisions, and work well in teams;
• utilize excellent communication and public relations skills;
• supervise staff effectively and manage facilities efficiently

A Campus-Wide Focus on Technology

The distinctive electronic learning environment at UMC complements the business management curriculum. All students are issued laptop computers and use them and related software on a daily basis. The resulting technological skill--or techno-savvy--combined with the degree program's career preparation makes UMC's graduates highly marketable and sought-after by employers. Learn more about UMC's technology-rich environment.

Great Opportunities to Study Abroad

As a coordinate campus of the University of Minnesota system, UMC and its students benefit from the connections the U of M has developed as a leader in international education opportunities.  No matter what your major, you can learn a great deal from a study abroad experience! Learn more at UMC's Study Abroad Office.

One-Rate Tuition Plan

University of Minnesota, Crookston on-campus students are charged a single tuition rate per credit regardless of their resident/nonresident status. Students from other states can save more than $4,000 per year with UMC's one-rate tuition policy. Learn more about UMC tuition rates and student fees.

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