Academic Calendar 2012/2013

Management Studies • Management Studies • Management Studies • Management Studies • Management Studies • Management StudiesTERM IVACCT 218 Management Accounting I 3INSR 210 Essential Skills for the Insurance Broker and Agent 3MGMT 223 Supervision 3MGMT 231 Sales 3ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomics 3The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a Dunless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the programof study.institutional graduation regulationsMacEwan University has institutional graduation regulationsfor Ministry approved programs.Institutional regulations are those that each studentmust fulfil in order to be eligible to receive a MacEwanUniversity credential.Details are available in the university’s Graduation PolicyC2100 and other relevant policies as noted below.Academic Residency – A student must complete atleast 50 per cent of courses through MacEwan University.Challenge examinations, transfer credit and other specialassessments (for example, prior learning and recognition) arenot included in the 50 per cent (C1015 Academic Residency).Academic Standing – A student must obtain a minimum2.00 Academic Standing GPA to be considered in GoodStanding (C2070 Academic Standing).Attendance – A student must comply with any courseor program attendance and punctuality requirements asnoted on course outlines or in program handbooks (C2050Attendance). In addition, sponsored students may havespecial attendance requirements.Graduation Grade Point Average – A minimumGraduation Grade Point Average (GGPA) of 2.00 on the 4.00scale is required.Minimum Course Grade – Some programs may requirethe achievement of a specific grade in a course for graduationpurposes. For specific course grade requirements, please referto your Program of Study.Minimum Transfer Grade – A minimum course transfergrade of D is required except when a higher grade is specifiedas a program requirement for graduation – see “MinimumCourse Grade” (C2030 Inter-Institutional Transferability).Non-duplicative Coursework – Each course completed forcredit or for which transfer credit is granted may be used onlyonce for credit towards fulfilling any program requirement.Prerequisites/Co-requisites – Each student is responsiblefor fulfilling each course prerequisite or co-requisite aslisted in the course description (E3101 Student Rights andResponsibilities).Program Time Limits – A student in Insurance and RiskManagement Major has seven years from the first day of theterm of acceptance to complete all requirements to be eligiblefor a credential (C2075 Program Time Limits).Repeating Credit Courses (Policy is under review andsubject to change) – A student in a credit course shallbe allowed to repeat any course one additional time,regardless of whether the initial registration resulted in afailing or passing grade (C1035 Repeating Credit Courses).Course Withdrawals (W) and Audits (AU) do not count ascourse attempts.Required English Course – A student in a Ministryapproved program shall take an English course as specified inthe Program of Study (C1030 Required English Course).For further informationInsurance and Risk ManagementNicole Deck, University AdvisorPhone: 780‐497‐5384Email: insurance@macewan.caProfessional GolfManagement major (PGM)www.MacEwan.ca/golfThe Professional Golf Management major appeals to peoplewho thrive in a business environment with a customer servicefocus. Excellent communication, organizational, managementand golf-playing skills are critical for success as a headgolf professional.Structured around the golf season, PGM classes begin inlate September and end in March. Classes, group work andcase studies focus on general management, organizationalbehaviour, marketing, sales techniques, accounting, finance,human resources management and business computerapplications. Industry-specific courses focus on pro-shop,backshop and practice facility operations, golf equipment,golf carts, programs and leagues, rules of golf, food andbeverage operations and golf course maintenance.Career potentialGraduates of the Professional Golf Management programtypically work as assistant professionals or teachingprofessionals as they complete the remaining requirementsfor Class “A” membership status within the CanadianProfessional Golfers’ Association (CPGA). Attaining Class “A”status allows CPGA members to apply for positions as headgolf professionals or seek further advancement as executiveprofessionals or directors of golf.TRANSFERABILITYInternal OpportunitiesMacEwan University is committed to providing bridgingand laddering opportunities to its certificate and diplomagraduates. Graduates of this diploma program may begranted up to 60 credits to MacEwan University’s Bachelorof Commerce program. Students are advised to consult aprogram advisor for the Commerce program for specificadmission requirements.External TransferAll courses completed for the Management StudiesProfessional Golf Management Major diploma programare credit courses and may be transferable individuallytoward further study at other Alberta institutions. Studentspresenting a completed diploma in this program mayreceive up to 60 credits to the Post-Diploma Bachelor ofManagement program at the University of Lethbridge. Forcurrent, detailed information on individual course anddiploma transferability, refer to the Online Alberta TransferGuide (www.transferalberta.ca) or contact the receivinginstitution directly.This program is accredited by the Canadian ProfessionalGolfers’ Association (CPGA). The completion of this diplomaand the completion of the one-year Professional GolfManagement Certificate of Achievement form a three-yearpackage that meets the CPGA’s education and accreditationprocess. The CPGA has also accredited the MacEwanUniversity courses, Rules of Golf (PGMT 121), towardsmeeting the CPGA class “A” requirements.112 Grant MacEwan University • A C A D E M I C C A L E N D A R 2012/2013 • www.MacEwan.ca