Automotive Technology Management

Overview

About this program

At Penn College, your career in automotive management is just around the bend. Fuel your future with a power-packed program that includes everything from technical know-how to learning how to run a shop of your own. We consider this a 2+2 major, which means that you can pick either an automotive or collision focus for your first four semesters and pair that with four semesters of applied technology management coursework. 

The program’s coursework includes technician supervision and personnel management, customer service and sales, industry legal issues and conflict resolution, technical efficiency and production tracking, business problem solving methods and profit center analysis, strategic business planning, and industry communication proficiency.

Career Opportunities

The Automotive Technology Management degree at Pennsylvania College of Technology prepares students to work at industry dealership fleets, franchises, chain operations or independent service facilities as a service manager, service consultant, or owner/general manager. Students also may work for retailers, distributors or manufacturers as a regional representative, parts or vehicle salesperson, product trainer, warranty administrator, insurance claim adjuster, or technical writer. For students with an industry related associate degree, they may qualify for employment as a service engineer, technical trainer, or trade area instructor at schools and colleges.