Automotive Technology Management
Advanced Automotive Technology Center · (570) 321-6730
Pennsylvania College of Technology's Automotive Technology Management program is a bachelor of science degree structured to meet the needs of the automotive service, education/training, and manufacturing industries.
This major is designed to function as a "two plus two" major, with the students completing the required course work of an applied technology curriculum in either the automotive or collision repair areas for the first four semesters, which enables the student to petition to graduate with the appropriate associate's degree (A.A.S.) prior to the junior year. The final four semesters emphasize skills essential to a management career within the automotive industry:
- supervision and personnel management
- financial analysis and accounting principles
- sales promotion and market planning
- problem solving methods
- organization and planning techniques
- proficiency in communications, mathematics, and research techniques
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Graduates have a diverse set of skills and abilities that could prepare them for "green" careers focused on energy, renewable energy, and the environment.
Specifically, the program prepares students for career opportunities in:
- corporate customer relations and technical support including technical training
- entry-level corporate management
- automotive teaching positions
- entry into graduate programs in education, training, and management
- dealership service and parts department management
- private business ownership within the transportation repair and service industry
- service and parts sales representative
- garage or fleet management positions