Improve Your Mental Game – On the Course and in the Classroom
As a golf student at the National University Golf Academy, you will develop your golf skills while earning accredited coursework and a degree in Professional Golf Management, Sport Psychology or Performance Psychology. You will work with other students in on-course and online seminars as you improve your game and develop your national and international networks of golf professionals.
Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration or a Master of Business Administration from the National University School of Business and Management can complement their degree with a concentration or specialization in Professional Golf Management.
Golf Education Programs at the National University Golf Academy include:
Certificate Programs
Certificate in Professional Golf Management
Certificate in Advanced Professional Golf Management
Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Professional Golf Management
Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology
Concentration in Applied Sport Psychology
Concentration in Professional Golf Management
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Concentration in Professional Golf Management
Master of Business Administration
Specialization in Professional Golf Management
Master of Arts in Performance Psychology
High School Program
In partnership with the Golf Academy, National University Virtual High School takes high school golf to a new level by offering an introductory golf-focused curriculum to its students and is the provider of golf school coursework for high school students who wish to pursue credit toward graduation.
Non-Degree Programs
For students who do not seek a degree yet want to earn professional credentials in the golf industry, we offer two certificate programs. The Professional Golf Management Certificate provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in the golf industry; the Advanced Professional Golf Management Certificate prepares students for management opportunities in golf operations and marketing.
Associate of Arts Program
To prepare students for careers in golf course management, we offer an Associate of Arts with a concentration in Professional Golf Management. This degree provides students with the fundamental knowledge and skills required for entry-level positions in the golf industry. Coursework focuses on management, playing proficiency, and an understanding of the importance of wellness and peak performance.
Bachelor of Arts Program
The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology degree program offers a comprehensive introduction to the contemporary discipline of sports psychology. The degree offers students a concentration in Professional Golf Management or Applied Sport Psychology. Graduates will be prepared for entry-level coaching positions or admission to graduate psychology programs.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree program prepares students for career opportunities and advancement in business and industry. The degree offers students many concentrations including Professional Golf Management.
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration degree program prepares students for leadership positions in business and to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage organizations in an ever-changing business environment. The degree offers many specializations, including Professional Golf Management.
Master of Arts in Performance Psychology
The Master of Arts degree in Performance Psychology is the only degree of its kind nationally that combines performance psychology techniques, counseling, peak performance and sport science. Students will gain a vast knowledge in industrial and organizational psychology as well as sport psychology and be able to apply these understandings to aid individuals and teams in diverse competitive arenas. Graduates will be prepared to advance their performance in a variety of industries and positions including the military, fine arts, athletics, organizational behavior, and consulting.
High School Sport Psychology Labs
We host free regular sport psychology labs for high school coaches and athletes. The labs introduce the mental skills necessary for elite athletic performance and provide techniques such as visualization, goal setting and team dynamics, to assist coaches and athletes in achieving their goals. The labs offer lectures and practical exercises, as well as the opportunity to develop a performance project to assist athletic and coaching excellence.