Automotive Service Management - Technical Concentration - Associate in Applied Science

This program has been discontinued or temporarily suspended. Currently enrolled students may complete their program of study, but new students will not be admitted.

Program Info

Year Established
2008
Program Code
AUTOSERVMGMT.AAS
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211
Faculty Contact
Kristopher Young: 313-845-6324, ksyoung@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-162C

Program Description

Description

Emphasizes automotive service technical skills and business management courses. Covers how to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in automotive service management, including the use of effective communication with customers, co-workers, and service technicians.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Develop the requisite skills and knowledge for entry-level employment in the automotive service industry.
  2. Utilize standard industry safety protocols in service labs, dealerships, private repair facilities, and other related areas.
  3. Demonstrate the characteristics and standards of professionalism that contribute to an effective job performance in a manner that include behavior, appearance, and punctuality.
  4. Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills when communicating highly technical information.
  5. Apply management theory to effectively supervise the human resources of an organization.
  6. Evaluate management decisions given an organization’s relationship to the external business environment.
  7. Creatively solve common problems in managing an organization.
  8. Employ appropriate computer applications when performing business activities.
Career Opportunities
  • Service managers of automotive dealerships
  • Managers of aftermarket automotive repair and parts chain stores
  • Assistant service manager
  • Service advisor
  • Service writer
  • Service consultant
    • Diagnostic technician
    • Dynamometer technician
    • Parts manager
    • Product test technician
    • Service manager
    • Service technician

Accreditation

The Automotive Service Management-Technical Concentration program is fully certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), and is fully accredited as a MAST (Master Automotive Service Technology) program by the ASE Education Foundation. 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE Suite 401 Leesburg, VA 20176 http://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/

General Education

Category 6: Natural Sciences
Complete any one. CHEM-131 or PHYS-120 recommended.
Credit Hours
3.00

See General Education Requirements for details.

Program Requirements

Minimum Total Credit Hours
64.00
Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2022 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.