Effective Fall 2024
- School of Engineering Technologies
- Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.)
Available Online via Distance Learning- More Information about Automotive Technology Management
As an online degree program, the Automotive Technology Management Bachelor of Science degree is a two plus two major for students who hold an Associate degree. The program is offered both on campus and by distance learning. An A.A.S. in automotive, diesel, or collision repair can expand career opportunities; however, a technical degree is not required because the upper-level courses emphasize skills essential to a management career within the industry. The program’s coursework includes technician supervision and personnel management, customer service and sales, industry legal issues and conflict resolution, technical efficiency and production tracking, business problem solving methods and profit center analysis, strategic business planning, and industry communication proficiency.
Career Opportunities
The program prepares students to work at industry dealership fleets, franchises, chain operations or independent service facilities as a service manager, service consultant, or owner/general manager. Students also may work for retailers, distributors or manufacturers as a regional representative, parts or vehicle salesperson, product trainer, warranty administrator, insurance claim adjuster, or technical writer. For students with an industry related associate degree, they may qualify for employment as a service engineer, technical trainer, or trade area instructor at schools and colleges.
Recommended High School Subjects
Two years of algebra, three years of English, one year of physical science.
Special Admissions Requirements
A.A.S degree from an accredited institution or NATEF certified school or completed ASE Master Technician Certification (8 certifications total) and official/final high school transcript.
Special Equipment Needs
See program Tool List for major.
Students must have access to a computer with consistent Internet access. Technical requirements are as follows:
- Windows 11 or higher (recommended).
- Intel Core i5 or i7 (generation 10 or higher) processor (recommended).
- 8+ GB RAM (recommended).
- 250+ GB Solid State Disk (SSD) drive (recommended).
- Laptop/computer must include a webcam and microphone (required).
- Laptop/computer must include a wireless network card (required).
- Broadband Internet connection when working off campus (required).
- Additional plug-ins may be required (Information Technology Services Service Desk available for assistance).
- Chromebooks and other devices running Chrome OS are prohibited.
Remediation Strategies
All incoming students must meet placement requirements in math. Students are expected to remediate any deficiencies as explained in the College Catalog (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/admissions-policy).
Transfer Procedures
Students may transfer with an associate degree from Penn College or other regionally accredited colleges with equivalent courses. Penn College officials will evaluate transcripts prior to acceptance to the major and junior level status. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certificate, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Certification(s), or industry specific training that includes full-time industry related work experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for credit as determined by the Automotive Department.
Program Goals
A graduate of this major should be able to:- manage customer relationships and generate service sales that meet planned profit requirements.
- supervise repair operations and service personnel to meet production, safety, legal, and cost control needs.
- identify automotive service problems, obtain data, analyze, and formulate solution options.
- prepare reports that are supported with citations and relevant quantitative information.
Curriculum
| First Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
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| PTM | Previous Program Courses | 12 | M | PTM | |||
| MHI | Math Elective (MTH113 or Higher) | 3 | S | MHI | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Second Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| PTM | Previous Program Courses | 9 | M | PTM | |||
| CSC124 | Information, Technology & Society | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| ENL111 | English Composition I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Third Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| PTM | Previous Program Courses | 9 | M | PTM | |||
| ENL121 | English Composition II | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| ENL201 | Technical & Professional Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| PTM | Previous Program Courses | 6 | M | PTM | |||
| SCI | Science Elective | 3 | S | SCI | |||
| ATM | Automotive Technology Management Electives | 3 | M | ATM | |||
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| ABM300 | Vehicle Systems & Function for Customer Service Personnel | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ATM | Automotive Technology Management Electives | 3 | M | ATM | |||
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| ABM301 | Vehicle Repair & Diagnostic Procedures for Customer Service Personnel | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Summer Session | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| SAS | Successful Completion of an Approved Associate of Applied Science Degree | S | SAS | ||||
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| Fifth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ABM310 | Automotive Management & Customer Service | 3 | Writing Enriched Requirement | 3 | M | REQ | |
| ACC113 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| ECO111 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MGT115 | Principles of Management | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| CHM100 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 4 | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | |
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| MSC106 | Introduction to Metallurgy | 4 | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | |
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| SCI101 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 | Science, Technology and Society Requirement | 3 | S | REQ | |
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| SCI102 | Introduction to Forensic Science Laboratory | 1 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 | ||||||
| Sixth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ABM350 | Automotive Management Strategic Planning & Personnel | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ABM355 | Advanced Topics in Automotive Technology | 3 | Science, Technology and Society Requirement | 3 | M | REQ | |
| MGT301 | Business Law I | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| MTH159 | Statistics for Health & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| SPC101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| SPC201 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
| Seventh Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ABM450 | Automotive Managerial Analysis | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| ABM455 | Automotive Technical Training & Workforce Development | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| MGT249 | Small Business Management | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| MKT240 | Principles of Marketing | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
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| MKT243 | Sales | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| HRM300 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 3 | S | REQ | ||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| OEE | Exploration Elective | 3 | S | OEE | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 18 | ||||||
| Eighth Semester | Credits | Notes | Lecture | Lab/Clinical | M/S | Type | |
| ABM495 | Senior Project | 3 | 3 | M | REQ | ||
| HIP | Core Historical Perspective | 3 | S | HIP | |||
| ARP | Core Arts Perspective | 3 | S | ARP | |||
| OEA | Open Elective | 3 | S | OEA | |||
| CDP | Core Global & Cultural Diversity Perspective | 3 | S | CDP | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 | ||||||
Automotive Technology Management Electives will consist of major designated courses for AAS in the Automotive and Collision Repair majors with the course designators of AMT, ABC, HAD, WEL, MGT, MKT, ECO and SAF.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)