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It's amazing what one degree - a Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive Management can do for your career. You can move into management at dealerships, repair centers, manufacturers - anywhere leaders are needed with technical, managerial and communication skills. Your degree can also prepare you for such positions as aftermarket management, fleet management, technical writing and training. And the unique Ferris program gives you the opportunity to complete your entire third and fourth years while still working full- or part-time. The automotive industry needs managers and representatives with up-to-date technical, managerial and communication skills. Graduates from the AM program are among the highest-paid and most sought-after graduates of Ferris. Many graduates are faced with the difficult decision of choosing from several highly-desirable and lucrative job offers.
Basic Admission Requirements: To be admitted to this program you must have an associate degree in an automotive or heavy equipment related technical area or the equivalent from an accredited college, university, or manufacturer/dealership co-op program such as GM's ASEP, Ford's ASSET and Chrysler's CAP.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of this degree, graduates enter the field as: Service Managers, Field Service Representatives, Field Service Engineers, Sales Representatives, Customer Relations Managers, Insurance Adjusters, Fleet Managers, Parts Managers, Regional Parts Managers, Account Managers, Finance Managers, Sales Managers, Aftermarket Managers, Warranty Administrators, Service Advisors, and Body Shop Managers.
Because every global manufacturer and supplier doing business in America requires managers with the precise skills offered by this program, many graduates face the difficult decision of choosing from several highly desirable and lucrative employment opportunities. Graduates are often sought by industry leaders including GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Cummins Engine, Detroit Diesel, TAC Automotive, State Farm Insurance, as well as major dealership groups.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline August , January; May Tuition fee- USD 425 Year (International)
*tuition fee per credit hour
Start date January,May,August 2015 Credits 120Duration full-time 24 months Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
2 + 2 Option
General Education
- COMM 121 Fundamentals-Public Speaking
- ECON 221 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ENGL 311 Advanced Technical Writing
- MATH 115 Intermediate Algebra
Electives:
- Cultural Enrichment 6
- Scientific Understanding (with lab)
- Social Awareness 3
Major
- AMGT 300 Automotive Materials
- AMGT 301 Auto Marketing-Distribution 1
- AMGT 302 Auto Marketing-Distribution 2
- AMGT 303 Automotive Accounting
- AMGT 360 Automotive Culture
- AMGT 401 Management of Fixed Operations
- AMGT 402 Mgmt of Variable Operations
- AMGT 404 Warranty - Customer Relations
- AMGT 460 Automotive Internet Marketing
- AMGT 493 Automotive Management Intershp
Related Courses
- BLAW 301 Legal Environment of Business
Minimum credit hours required for B.S. degree (after completion of A.A.S. degree) 65
0 + 4 Option
Communication Competence
- ENGL 150 English 1
- ENGL 250 English 2
- ENGL 311 Advanced Technical Writing
- COMM 121 Fundamentals-Public Speaking
Quantitative Skills
- MATH 115 Intermediate Algebra 3 Or
- MATH 117 Contemporary Mathematics
- Scientific Understanding
- PHYS 130 Concepts in Physics
- Scientific Understanding Elective
- Cultural Enrichment Cultural Enrichment Electives
- Cultural Enrichment Elective (200 level or above)
Social Awareness
- ECON 221 Principles of Macroeconomics
- Social Awareness Electives
Freshmen Seminar
- FSUS 100 Ferris State Univ Seminar 1
Majors
- AUTO 111 Manual Transmission-Drivelines
- AUTO 112 Automotive Brake Systems
- AUTO 113 Auto Electricity - Electronics
- AUTO 114 Automotive Engines
- AUTO 115 Suspen-Steering-Alignment Serv
- AUTO 117 Electronic Fuel Mgmt Systems
- AUTO 211 Automatic Transmission
- AUTO 213 Chassis Electrical-Electronics
- AUTO 214 Automotive HVAC
- AMGT 300 Automotive Materials
- AMGT 301 Auto Marketing-Distribution 1
- AMGT 302 Auto Marketing-Distribution 2
- AMGT 303 Automotive Accounting
- AMGT 360 Automotive Culture
- AMGT 401 Management of Fixed Operations
- AMGT 402 Mgmt of Variable Operations
- AMGT 404 Warranty - Customer Relations
- AMGT 460 Automotive Internet Marketing
- AMGT 493 Automotive Management Intershp
Related Course
- BLAW 301 Legal Environment of Business
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 61
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test. More About IELTSRequirements
To be admitted to this degree program, students must have completed a minimum of 48 total semester credits; have completed the Associate degree in Automotive Technology or have completed a minimum of 40 semester hours of technical (AMS) credits; have a minimum GPA of 2.3 (on a 4.0 scale); and demonstrate completion or competency in the following Ferris courses, or their equivalents: ENG 111 and ENG 222 (Ferris ENGL 150 AND ENGL 250); MAT 102 or MAT 104 (Ferris MATH 110); and one science course, preferably PHY 105 (Ferris PHYS 211). Official transcripts from all accredited colleges/universities must be submitted with the Ferris application. Financial aid is available and may include concurrent enrollment at both institutions
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Alumni Study Travel Fund
Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.
- Amsterdam Merit Scholarships
The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Ferris State University.
Funding
Ferris Statewide Endowed Scholarship: All students enrolled in an off-campus, site–based, undergraduate program for at least six credit hours are eligible to apply.
Ferris Statewide Freshman Achievement Scholarship: This scholarship will be automatically awarded to the first 25 students who meet the scholarship criteria.
Ferris Statewide Adult Learner Life Changing Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to the first 25 newly admitted students who meet the scholarship criteria and submit all application materials.
Ferris Statewide Transfer Achievement Scholarship: This scholarship will be automatically awarded to the first 75 students who meet the scholarship criteria.
The Roberta Teahen Scholarship: Students wishing to be considered for this scholarship must be admitted to and enrolled at a Ferris State University Statewide (off-campus) location for at least 5 credit hours.
Ferris/GRCC Assist Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student enrolled with both Ferris State University and Grand Rapids Community College.
Digital Animation and Game Design Student Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a Ferris student majoring in Digital Animation and Game Design, to be used exclusively for educational expenses.
Digital Media Software Engineering Student Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a Ferris student majoring in Digital Media Software Engineering, to to be used exclusively for educational expenses.
Grand Rapids Endowed Scholarship Student Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a Ferris student admitted to any Grand Rapids program, full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student, to be used exclusively for educational expenses.
Industrial Technology & Management Student Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a Ferris student majoring in Industrial Technology and Management, to be used exclusively for educational expenses.
Molecular Diagnostics Annual Scholarship: A scholarship will be awarded to a Ferris student majoring in Molecular Diagnostics and attending classes at the Grand Rapids campus, to be used exclusively for educational expenses.
Alumni Board Scholarship: The College of Education and Human Services Alumni Board annually offers four scholarshipsfor which students apply. Members of the Alumni Board evaluate student applications on the basis of their academic records, leadership potential, service to Ferris State University, and written essays.
Millard J. and Ida Quinlan Scholarship: Mr. Millard Quinlan and his sister, Ida, were Michigan teachers for over thirty years. In recognition of their excellence in teaching, the Quinlan Scholarship funds up to 25% of tuition and other educational related expenses to academically successful students from Luce, Mackinaw, and Chippewa Counties.
Scott D. Whitener Memorial, Dean’s Excellence in Education Scholarship: Dr. Whitener, the former Dean of the College of Education, was known throughout Michigan for his commitment to students, innovation, and excellence. He was very active and engaged throughout his career to ensure that Ferris State University students succeed. This scholarship honors the late Dr. Whitener and supports students who demonstrate achievement and leadership.
Accreditation
Ferris offers select programs in an online format so you can move ahead without moving all over town. We offer many certificates as well as bachelor degree-completion programs and master's degree programs.
In addition to our many programs which can be completed fully online, we also have some programs which have the added feature of some face to face instruction. Our Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration degree, Technical Education (Pro-Mo-Ted), and Master's degree in Business Administration all provide the opportunity to have the best of both worlds...a majority of the coursework online, blended with some face-to-face traditional classroom time, to give you an opportunity to meet others in your program and get to know your faculty instructors!
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