Overview
Take advantage of experts who work in an area that is home to hundreds of golf courses, sports fields, cemeteries, and other turfgrass facilities. Explore the latest trends in agriculture and sustainability so you can make confident, informed decisions that will provide the best landscape, without breaking the budget or using resources inefficiently with this Professional Certificate in Turfgrass Management at the University of California, Riverside.
What You'll Learn
- Efficient and environmentally sensitive management practices for turfgrass facilities
- Scientific aspects of turfgrass management
- Physical and biological principles of plant processes
- How to identify different turf species
- Technical skills related to the design, maintenance and management of irrigation systems
What You Can Do With This Certificate
Positions are available all over the world in private firms or corporations, government or nonprofit organizations. They might include:
- Turfgrass Managers
- Building/Grounds Supervisor
- Pesticide Technician
- Lawn Care Specialist
- Golf Course Superintendent
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Foundations of Turfgrass Management
- Turfgrass Irrigation and Drainage
- Turfgrass Species and Applications
- Turfgrass Pests
- Principles of Plant Growth
- Pesticide Use on Turfgrass and Ornamental Plants
Audience
Those who want to further their career in turfgrass management, including:
- Lawn Care Specialists
- Golf Course Managers
- Athletic Field Managers
- Vegetation and Cemetery Managers
- Pesticide Technicians
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life and work schedules.
Language
English
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Riverside, United States
Disciplines
Horticulture and Crop Science View 5 other Short Courses in Horticulture and Crop Science in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- High school education or equivalent.
- No prior college coursework is required.
- Knowledge of basic mathematical and algebraic calculation, PC use and introductory botany is recommended.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5400 USD / year≈ 5400 USD / year - Out-of-State5400 USD / year≈ 5400 USD / year
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State5400 USD / year≈ 5400 USD / year
Funding
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