Strategic Automotive Dealership Management (for Working Professionals)

Strategic Automotive Dealership Management (for Working Professionals) at Loughborough University is a comprehensive postgraduate program designed to equip experienced industry professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic and competitive automotive dealership sector. This MSc course focuses on developing strategic thinking, management competencies, and operational expertise tailored specifically for those seeking to advance their careers or enhance their understanding of the automotive industry’s dealership management practices. Over the duration of the program, participants will explore a wide range of topics including sales and marketing strategies, financial management, customer relationship management, supply chain operations, and the latest digital innovations impacting the industry. The curriculum combines academic rigor with practical insights, ensuring students gain real-world applicable skills that can be immediately implemented within their organizations. Emphasizing leadership and strategic decision-making, the program also covers areas such as legal and ethical issues in automotive sales, aftersales management, and sustainability practices relevant to modern dealerships. The flexible delivery structure is suited for working professionals, offering a blend of coursework, online learning, and optional campus-based modules to facilitate efficient learning alongside professional commitments. Students benefit from access to expert faculty, industry seminars, and networking opportunities with peers from diverse backgrounds, helping to build a global perspective on dealership management. Upon successful completion, graduates will be well-prepared for senior roles within automotive organizations, dealership operations, or consultancy, contributing to the growth and innovation of the automotive retail sector. This program reflects Loughborough’s renowned reputation for industry-relevant education, research excellence, and its commitment to fostering leaders capable of shaping the future of automotive dealerships worldwide.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline Applications can be made at any time Tuition fee Not specified Start date October 2015 Intake for the MSc in April. We also offer a executive education BSc for this course; intake is in October. Duration full-time 33 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

BSc Modules

Part A – Introductory Modules

• Foundations of Management
• Automotive Retail Environment
• Operations Management 1
• Marketing 1
• Human Resource Management 1

Plus 2 work-based assignments

Part B – Degree Modules

• Accounting and Financial Management 1
• Accounting and Financial Management 2
• Operations Management 2
• Marketing 2
• Human Resource Management 2

Plus 2 work-based assignments

Part C – Degree Modules

• Strategic Dealership Management
• Research Project Management

Plus 2 work-based assignments and a Research Project

Audience

Strategic Automotive Dealership Management is suitable for school leavers and aspiring management trainees working in dealerships.

Requirements

Suitable for aspiring managers with 3 years’ experience or 2 A-Levels. Entrants do not require managerial experience but may be asked to take an aptitude test to ensure they study the programme most suited to them.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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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."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Loughborough University.

Funding

Fees are very competitive. Please contact us for the latest fees.

Loughborough University Alumni are eligible for a 20% discount in fees.

Accreditation

Triple accredited business school (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)

The School of Business and Economics is one of less than 1% of business schools in the world to have achieved accreditation from all three major international accrediting bodies: The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the Association of MBAs (AMBA), and EQUIS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

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