WATERLOO, ONTARIO – The Golf Management Institute of Canada (GMIC) has partnered with Wilfrid Laurier University's Continuing Studies department to offer an online program in golf operations management. As of March of this year, the first of 10 courses were available to GMIC students through Laurier's online course delivery system.

After completing the program, students will obtain a Graduate Studies Diploma in Golf Operations Management from the GMIC and a Certificate of Completion in Golf Operations from Wilfrid Laurier University.

GMIC president and Laurier alumni Grant Fraser is enthusiastic about working with Laurier. "This is the first golf manageme

nt program of any kind to be delivered in partnership with a Canadian university," said Fraser. "Laurier's reputation as one of Canada's leading universities will allow us to continue expanding our program in golf operations management around the world."

"Continuing Studies is very excited to be launching this new partnership with GMIC," said Lisa Fanjoy, manager of Laurier's Continuing Studies department. "This collaboration will allow GMIC students to engage in the Laurier experience, while adding to the diversity of continuing studies program opportunities for the Laurier community."