Turfgrass Management

A two year diploma in the science and management of managed turf, covering turfgrass species and physiology, soils and irrigation, pest and disease management, equipment and maintenance operations, and a six month internship.

Turfgrass is a specialism with a defined and persistent employer base across golf courses, sports fields and municipal facilities, and superintendents report real difficulty finding trained staff. This is also the only programme in the catalogue with a January intake as its recorded start, which suits students whose timelines miss the autumn cycle.

The CIP code recorded for Turfgrass Management is 01.0607, which appears on the agriculture and agri-food eligible field of study list, so the programme meets the field of study requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Turfgrass Management with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Turfgrass Management in writing before you pay a deposit.

Admission to Turfgrass Management requires Grade 12 / High School at 50 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Turfgrass Management is recorded at CAD 17,300 a year with a CAD 160 application fee. 2 intake windows are listed. Apply Study Visa manages the Turfgrass Management application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.