After attending the first year can I defer attending the consecutive 2nd year of the course or must they be consecutive?
Students are welcome to attend the institute in non consecutive years.

Are there CEU’s for attending the NIGM?
Yes. North Carolina State University, the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association of America, PGA of America and the Golf Management Institute of Canada recognize the NIGM for their continuing education certification.

As a Golf Course Superintendent, how beneficial would NIGM be to me if I wanted to pursue other management avenues in the golf industry?
The well rounded curriculum of the NIGM provides expert instruction and resources for managing all profit centers of a facility as well as the management of personnel and human resources. 

Is there financial assistance available?
The NIGM and its title sponsor offer grants for new and returning students. Applications can be found on the Scholarship Information page.

Who from our golf operations should attend NIGM?
Anyone who currently manages or will soon be managing any profit center of his or her operation or anyone who’s career path is to manage more than one or all areas of a golf operation would find NIGM beneficial. Not only will you gain a higher education in your current area of management, but you will also learn about the logistics and management of all areas of operation.

What avenues are available to continue leaning after the school ends each year?
One of the NIGM’s greatest assets is the networking opportunities that are facilitated with other professionals. The NIGM listserve is one of the most powerful, quick responding and beneficial networking tools in our industry.

What career benefits might I get for attending NIGM? 
Over the past twenty years, almost 3,000 owners, managers and employees from the North American golf industry have attended this Institute and have adapted proven programs to bring about bottom line improvements at their home facilities. The Institute is not simply “another conference”; it is a four day interactive classroom based opportunity to network with some of the best in the golf business. Consider it four days of highly-focused consulting which, when combined with your commitment and energy, will deliver solutions and meaningful results for staff, golfers and the bottom line.

Is the NIGM only for Facility Managers and Owners?
The NIGM is designed for those who currently or will soon be managing any profit center of an operation. Those in annual attendance include, superintendents, food & beverage managers, accounting staff, golf professionals, marketing directors, owners and general managers.