Overview

Caterpillar ThinkBIGGER from Pittsburg State University builds upon the Caterpillar program with additional education and training, allowing you to take your career to the next level.

The ThinkBIGGER program provides you with complete instruction in technology management, theory, logic, leadership and business skills to broaden your knowledge, better prepare you for managerial positions and make you a more valuable employee. Your coursework will an emphasis in service management, manufacturing management and diesel and heavy equipment.

Careers

This program is a specialized and comprehensive program for Caterpillar Service Technicians. Examples careers for ThinkBIGGER graduates include:

Service instructor

Technical communicator

Shop foreman

Service manager

Service writer

Equipment rental manager

Equipment maintenance engineer

Field service representative

Technician

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fluid Power

Failure Analysis

Mobile Fuels, Lubricants and Alternate Fuels

On Highway Systems

Off Highway Systems

Dynamometer and Performance Testing

Corporate Sales, Service, and Parts Management

Corporate Service and Part Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburg, United States

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction Automotive Engineering Construction Management View 50 other Bachelors in Automotive Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit application for admission.

Copy of the secondary school or high school certificate of completion or diploma, if applicable

Official TOEFL or IELTS

Current certified bank statement or financial guarantee (within 6 months)

Financial Statement of Support form

Mailing Address form

Copy of passport

If you are currently studying in the U.S., you will need to complete the SEVIS Transfer Form

Applicants from the European Union (EU), you must submit this completed GDPR Consent Form before your application can be processed.

GPA (grade point average) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) in high school and have earned a high school diploma or in an accredited international post secondary institution (college/university)

U.S. College/University Academic Records: A minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) if transferring from an accredited U.S. college with at least 24 credit hours

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39886 USD / year

≈ 39886 USD / year
Out-of-State

19944 USD / year

≈ 19944 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8600 USD / year

≈ 8600 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburg

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburg

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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