Dr. Jan Brintnall

Instructor

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Biography

Jan Brintnall is a faculty member at the MSU Broad College of Business, specializing in Hospitality Business. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Resources with a focus on Golf Course Design from Michigan State University. Jan has developed a unique curriculum that incorporates her passions for golf and education, notably creating and teaching the course BUS 491: Using Golf in Business, which started in 2009. This course blends practical golf skills with business strategies, etiquette, and psychological elements of business interactions on the golf course. Over the years, she has refined her offerings to include HB 420: Business Golf and HB 425: Golf Operations Management. Beyond her teaching role, Jan has experience in directing developmental golf programs for young girls and has been actively involved in MSU's Education Abroad program, enhancing students' understanding of golf in a global context. She is recognized for her outstanding teaching performance, having received the Broad College Teaching Excellence Award in 2023.

Research Interests

Courses

BUS 491: Using Golf in Business HB 203: Hospitality Communication HB 420: Business Golf HB 425: Golf Operations Management

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology