Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management
Canada's premier turfgrass management program. A two-year (four semester) residential program on the University of Guelph main campus. The program features instruction from University of Guelph faculty and staff as well as leading industry professionals. Students are required to complete a minimum 15-week industry internship between the end of the second semester (early April) and the start of the third semester (September). In the past, students have found exciting internship positions at golf courses and other turfgrass enterprises across Canada as well as in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Germany and the Caribbean.
Graduates of the program are in high demand within the turf industry across Canada and internationally. Graduates of the program are currently working throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe.
"I am so happy that I decided to go to Guelph for the turf program. It was an amazing experience. The faculty were great and the program as a whole is in my opinion one of the best." - ADTM 10A Graduate
Program of Study
Between the second and third semesters, all students are required to complete a minimum 15 week industry internship. In collaboration with their employer, students establish specific internship learning objectives and maintain a daily journal recording their on-the-job experiences and observations. The internship experience is a key component of the third semester course Current Turf Practices, but is drawn upon extensively throughout the final year of the program. Internships are available throughout Canada and the world. Interested students may defer their return to the program for up to two years in order to take a longer internship or pursue several internships in different climatic regions of the world. Students in the past have used this option to pursue year round internships within Canada as well as internationally.
Semester 3 - Fall
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DTM*3000
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[0.50]
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Turf Management II
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DTM*3100
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[0.50]
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Current Turf Practices
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DTM*3200
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[0.50]
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Turf Diseases
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DTM*3300
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[0.50]
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Turf Insects and Weeds
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DTM*3400
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[0.50]
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Landscape Construction
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0.50 elective credits
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Semester 4 - Winter
| DTM*4000 |
[0.50] |
Turf Management III |
| DTM*4200 |
[0.50] |
Golf Course Design and Construction |
| DTM*4300 |
[0.50] |
Turf Case Studies |
| DTM*4400 |
[0.50] |
Human Resources Management |
| DTM*4500 |
[0.50] |
Business and Finance for Turf |
| 0.50 elective credits |
For complete diploma program information and regulations, see the Diploma Program Calendar.
Admissions Requirements
To be eligible to apply to this program, you will require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with senior mathematics, English, biology and chemistry strongly recommended. For students outside of Ontario, or for more information on the admission requirements, please contact Admission Services.
Tuition & Fees
For a detailed breakdown of current program tuition and fees, visit the Student Financial Services website. Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management fees are found in the OAC college listings. Please note that fees are listed by semester. The program consists of four semesters over two years.
How to Apply
Application is a two stage process:
1. Make an on-line application through the Ontario Universities Application Centre. Follow the instructions to select the Associate Diploma in Turfgrass Management at the University of Guelph.
2. Complete and return the Supplementary Information Form along with a copy of your resume showing your previous work experience. This form gives you an opportunity to let us know your interest, experience and reason for wishing to enrol in the program.
Questions?
Please contact ADTM Director Rob Witherspoon at 519-824-4120 ext. 56886 or email.