Program Overview

Diploma of Advanced Studies in Golf Management

Overview

The Diploma of Advanced Studies in Golf Management at Les Roches is a one-semester (six months) study program designed to expose students to the world of golf management, delivering specialist skills that will pave their way to a career in the global golf business.

Academic Structure

• Semester 1: Academic content + Business field trip to Miami
• Applied Research Project or 6-month internship

Business Field Trip

The business field trip to Miami, USA, exposes students to perhaps the most geographically concentrated collection of golf courses in the world.

Final Semester: Internship or Applied Research Project

At the end of the taught semester, students can choose between a professional internship or Applied Research Project to earn their diploma.

Internship

• 6-month professional internship in a golf industry setting
• Recommended for students without significant golf industry experience

Applied Research Project

• Working with a partner company, students tackle a real-world business challenge
• Recommended for students with golf industry experience

Admission Information

Next Intake

• September 2025

Minimum Age

• 21 years

Professional Experience

• With a degree: Minimum 2 years experience
• Without a degree: Minimum 5 years experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree desirable

English Level

• IELTS: overall 6.0 and min. 5.5 in every sub-component
• TOEFL: Internet-based 80 or paper-based 550
• First Cambridge Exam: Grade A
• Cambridge Advanced Exam: Grade C
• Duolingo 115 with no component under 105

Fees

Marbella

• Academic Expenses:
  • Tuition fees: 17,510 EUR
  • Learning resources: 620 EUR
  • Les Roches for life career support: 1,500 EUR
  • Health insurance: 940 EUR
  • Immersive experience: 2,495 EUR
  • Total: 23,065 EUR
• Living Expenses:
  • Half board: 2,655 EUR
  • Total: 2,655 EUR

Career Opportunities

Possible career paths with a Diploma in Golf Management include:

• Tournament Administrator
• Golf Club Manager
• Membership Director
• Golf Manufacturer Representative
• Retail Management
• Golf Travel & Tourism
• Cruise Operations Director
• Director of Instruction

Turning this Diploma into a Master of Advanced Studies

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Golf Management, students have the option to study a further semester focused on core hospitality business content, earning a Master of Advanced Studies in Hospitality Management with Specialization.