First in Malaysia and Asia - the KDU Diploma in Golf Management

KDU College proudly launched the country’s first ever Diploma in Golf Resort Management on 24 March 2010 at its Damansara Jaya campus.

Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Mohamed Salleh Mohamed Yasin, officiated the launch which also included a friendly 18-hole tee off at Saujana. “Students can benefit from this unique programme as they can meet golf club members and improve their interpersonal communication skills,” said Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Mohamed Salleh in his speech.

“Sustain the quality of this programme to be a centre of excellence as Saujana is the best golf resort. Work with the Malaysian Golf Association, and network with other golf resorts. Be known in the golf industry as the best in the world, and encourage staff of other golf resorts to send their staff to KDU for training. Send the students out of Malaysia too for their training, to gain international exposure,” he advised.

"Be a centre of excellence," says Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Mohamed Salleh

The ice sculpture with the hidden golf club

The breaking of the ice sculpture

Datin Puteri Juliana presents the golf club to Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato' Dr. Mohamed Salleh

The first of its kind in Malaysia and in Asia, this two-year programme is a collaboration effort by KDU's School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts (SHTCA) with Saujana Golf & Country Club with assistance from La Trobe University, Australia.

Teeing-off

The 2 1/2 year programme, which is the first and only of its kind in Malaysia, will ensure that students attain academic and industry knowledge as it bridges theory and practice concurrently. The academic components which are related to hospitality and service production will be taught by SHTCA . Turf Management, golf course management and golf shop management will be taught by specialist lecturers, with training to be provided by Saujana golf resort.

Encik M.A. Halim Ahmad (Group CEO, Saujana) said that this is an opportunity for Saujana Golf & Country Club to give back to the industry through its training for the students. “We need to start growing our talents to fill the needs of the industry. A lot of countries like China and Singapore are tapping our talents. That shows the demand for this course.”

Encik M.A. Halim Ahmad,Group CEO, Saujana.

Sources:

• Managing a golf resort, from Thestar online (Sunday, April 18 , 2010):
http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2010/4/18/education/6020654&sec=education

• Getting into schools, from Thestar online (Sunday, April 11 , 2010):
http://thestar.com.my/golf/story.asp?file=/2010/4/11/golf/5997371&sec=Golf

KDU introduces First and Only Golf Resort Management diploma in Malaysia

Written by: Ann Teoh

Are you contemplating a career in golf resort management? You don't have to go far.

KDU College is introducing the First and Only Golf Resort Management diploma in Malaysia.This is in collaboration with Saujana Golf & Country Club and La Trobe University, Australia. The modules are taught jointly by KDU and Saujana.

The Official Launch is on:
24th March 2010 Wednesday
TIME: 8.30am
VENUE: Auditorium, KDU College
Damansara Jaya Campus

Come to KDU College and find out more. Or contact Mr Jerome Heah of KDU (Damansara Jaya Campus) at 03-7728 8123 ext 625, or email jerome@kdu.edu.my, for more details. For more information, please click here or call 603-7953 6688.