Automotive Management - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Description

The Automotive Management Associate of Applied Science prepares students to be an automotive technician and manager. Coursework includes technical skills in computer applications, electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and network systems. Communication skills are also highly emphasized. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Communication: Demonstrate oral and written strategies for directing automotive employees to perform duties correctly and to communicate with managerial staff members clearly.
  2. Diagnose and Analyze Specialized Areas: Demonstrate how to use defined procedures to accurately assess problem solving in vehicle application issues, in personnel behaviors, and in addressing clients concerns in a manner that is most likely to lead to a successful outcome.
  3. Professional: Model professional practices of the automotive industry and the needs of a service environment by demonstrating team attitude, displaying management behavior in regard to tasks, by behavior specific to management tasks related to the concern, and by keeping an orderly, task-based mindset of learned processes document.
  4. Certification: Substantiate knowledge of up-to-date automotive and service industry practices by successfully completing Automotive Service Excellence and understanding of sophisticated drivability and emissions-related issues by obtaining Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Certification.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Academic Entrance Requirements

Required:

  • Students must complete the following five courses before enrolling in other AUT courses: AUT 101 Basic Electricity for AutomotiveAUT 106 Automotive Program OrientationAUT 107 Mechanical Systems IAUT 110 Small Gas Engines, and AUT 115 College Success for Automotive Technology
  • Students must complete driving history verifications with COCC Campus Services Department during Automotive Program Orientation AUT 106.
  • Students must currently possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license while enrolled in Automotive Programs except (AUT 101AUT 107AUT 110AUT 115, and MFG 103 may be taken without a driver's license or driving history check)

Recommended:

  • High school diploma or GED

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM COSTS (BEYOND STANDARD TUITION/FEES AND TEXTBOOKS)

Material Costs

  • Automotive Service Excellence certification: up to $450 total for all eight areas of testing
  • Tools: $1,500 to $2,500
  • Materials (coveralls, safety glasses, work jacket, safety shoes, t-shirts): $200

Enrollment Fees

  • All AUT courses AUT 260 Diesel Performance II and higher: $200 course fee
  • All AUT courses lower than AUT 260 Diesel Performance II: $15 course fee

Course Requirements

Course Title Credits
Core Courses
AUT 101Basic Electricity for Automotive2
AUT 102Automotive Electric I4
AUT 103Automotive Electric II2
AUT 104Automotive Electric III2
AUT 105Diesel Performance I2
AUT 106Automotive Program Orientation1
AUT 107Mechanical Systems I3
AUT 110Small Gas Engines3
AUT 111Computerized Engine Controls5
AUT 112Basic Engine Performance I1
AUT 113Basic Engine Performance II1
AUT 115College Success for Automotive Technology2
AUT 201Automotive Engines4
AUT 202Manual Drive Trains I3
AUT 203Manual Drive Trains II3
AUT 204Steering and Suspension3
AUT 205Engine Performance I2
AUT 206Engine Performance II2
AUT 208Automotive Brakes3
AUT 251Automatic Transmissions - Rebuild3
AUT 253Automotive Air Conditioning3
AUT 256Automatic Transmissions Theory2
AUT 280ACo-op Work Experience Automotive: A 14
BA 101ZIntroduction to Business4
BA 111Applied Accounting I3
BA 206Management Fundamentals I4
BA 223Marketing Principles I4
BA 250Entrepreneurship4
BA 280Co-op Work Experience Business3
MFG 100Manufacturing Technology Orientation1
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
Other Courses
BA 178Customer Service3
BA 214Business Communications3-4
or WR 121Z Composition I
CIS 120Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test)0-4
HHP 252AFitness/First Aid3
MTH 102Applied Technical Mathematics4
Total Credits100-105
1

Automotive CWE may be taken after 24 credits of automotive courses in addition to the basic skills courses, including summer. Students may not enroll in CWE without first being cleared by an instructor. Exceptions are based on individual student goals.

Advising Notes

Full-time students are advised to avoid working more than 15 hours per week due to a heavy course load. It is recommended that the Automotive Service Excellence certification test be taken as the student completes the program.

Performance Standards

  • Academic Requirements:

    • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.

    • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Sample Plan

Sample Plan Grid
First Year
FallCredits
AUT 101Basic Electricity for Automotive2
AUT 106Automotive Program Orientation1
AUT 107Mechanical Systems I3
AUT 110Small Gas Engines3
AUT 115College Success for Automotive Technology2
MTH 102Applied Technical Mathematics4
 Credits15
Winter
AUT 102Automotive Electric I4
AUT 103Automotive Electric II2
AUT 202Manual Drive Trains I3
AUT 205Engine Performance I2
BA 214
Business Communications
or Composition I
3-4
 Credits14-15
Spring
AUT 104Automotive Electric III2
AUT 111Computerized Engine Controls5
AUT 112Basic Engine Performance I1
AUT 113Basic Engine Performance II1
AUT 206Engine Performance II2
AUT 253Automotive Air Conditioning3
BA 101ZIntroduction to Business4
 Credits18
Summer
AUT 280ACo-op Work Experience Automotive: A4
CIS 120Computer Concepts (or Computer Competency Test)0-4
 Credits4-8
Second Year
Fall
AUT 105Diesel Performance I2
AUT 201Automotive Engines4
AUT 208Automotive Brakes3
BA 111Applied Accounting I3
MFG 100Manufacturing Technology Orientation1
MFG 103Welding Technology I4
 Credits17
Winter
AUT 203Manual Drive Trains II3
AUT 256Automatic Transmissions Theory2
BA 206Management Fundamentals I4
BA 223Marketing Principles I4
 Credits13
Spring
AUT 204Steering and Suspension3
AUT 251Automatic Transmissions - Rebuild3
BA 178Customer Service3
BA 250Entrepreneurship4
HHP 252AFitness/First Aid3
 Credits16
Summer
BA 280Co-op Work Experience Business3
 Credits3
 Total Credits100-105

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