Business Management - Automotive Management Specialization, (AAS)

Program Info

Minimum credits: 66
Length: 5 semesters (2 years), including one summer session, if full-time suggested course sequence is followed

Division: Workforce Services
Contact: 434.797.8440
Award: Associate of Applied Science
Plan Code: 212-04 CIP Code:52.0299

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Automotive Management Specialization prepares students for careers in management and support areas of automotive sales, repair, parts, and manufacturing businesses. Courses focus on business, accounting and workplace behaviors, and automotive technology.

Program Outcomes: Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Utilize industry-standard computer software in business communication media, e.g. written reports and business plans using word processing software and presentations using presentation software.
• Perform and interpret basic business math, accounting, and business statistical calculations;
• Identify basic concepts associated with business ethics and the importance of developing and adhering to a strong set of generally accepted ethical principles;
• Demonstrate basic principles of human relationship skills used to successfully interrelate with customers, associates, employees, & superiors in a business setting;
• Describe how the principles of basic economics (e.g. supply and demand, the American free enterprise system, etc.) apply to successful business management practices;
• Explain basic legal and regulatory requirements for business and industry;
• Evaluate marketing strategies for successful products and services;
• Discuss the principles of alternative fuels and hybrid vehicle design;
• Discuss elementary principles of automotive electrical, fuel, and braking systems; and
• Apply customer service skills in an automotive business setting.