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Choosing Between a Golf Course Turf Management Degree or Certificate?

Are you deciding between a Golf Course Turf Management Degree or a Golf Course Turf Management certificate?

Golf Course Turf Management Certificate

Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education offers a two year Turf Management Certificate program.  This practical program is perfect for those who have a demonstrated interest in golf course turf management. In fact, many applicants already work in turf management jobs such as Golf Course Superintendent, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent, Foreman, Irrigation Technician, Mechanic and Spray Technician.

No Wasted Time: The entire two-year program really takes about 15 months from start to finish. The bottom line: you spend two 10-week sessions of intense training at Rutgers sandwiched around 9 months of a paid internship -- professional experience you can add to your resume.

Useful Content: There won’t be any philosophy classes in this program -- strictly excellent golf course turf management and leadership training from the top instructors in their field.

A Respected Credential: A Rutgers certificate is a well-known and respected credential throughout the golf industry.If you are already working, share your golf course turf management career goal with your employer. He or she will see how business will benefit from you earning a certification, which may make them more willing to help with the financing. For those not in the industry, a Rutgers turf management certificate is an excellent choice for college graduates from a related field or United States Military Veterans who want to quickly establish a new career path.

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Turf Management Degree

Rutgers University also offers a four year Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science with a Horticulture/Turf Industry option. This program is designed for college students who desire a more in-depth study in applied science and entry into the turfgrass industry after graduation. Click here to read more about the turf management degree program.