2024-2025 Catalog 
  
    May 17, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog

Automotive Management (AMGT-BS-TE), B.S.

Location(s): Clinton Township, Online, Ferris Main Campus


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Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science in Automotive Management is a unique blend of technical expertise and management skills and principles. The 0-4 option gives students the hands-on technical skills set within the automotive curriculum. It then provides coursework in automotive marketing and distribution, fixed operations, variable operations, automotive accounting, warranty and customer service, and internet marketing.

Automotive Management graduates can be found at every level in the industry, from representatives for manufacturers to managers for tier suppliers; managing fleet operations to owners of small businesses.

Program Outcomes


  1. The learner will demonstrate the ability to assess business performance.
  2. The learner will apply knowledge of management and leadership tools and skills used to coordinate and implement the effective use of assets in running a transportation-related business.
  3. The learner will demonstrate the ability to effectively analyze, present, and facilitate the development and management of products and services from conceptualization to product end-of-life.
  4. The learner will demonstrate and/or describe professional methods of interacting with colleagues, as well as business to business, and business to customer interactions.

Admission Requirements


New Student Admission Requirements


• 2.75 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.74 with college approval)
• Minimum Composite Score of ACT 19/SAT 990, Math Score of ACT 19/SAT 500
• Placement into MATH 115 

Transfer Student Admission Requirements


  • Combined college or university GPA of 2.30 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended.
  • Students must have previously earned an associate degree in automotive, auto body, heavy equipment, or related field.
  • Graduates of manufacturer or dealership co-op programs also quality for admission into this program.
  • Placement into MATH 115  or higher
  • Placement into ENGL 150  or higher

University Requirements - 39 to 41 Credits Required


First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required


All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100  course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy

University General Education Requirements - 39 to 40 Credits Required


Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage

Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)


Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)


Natural Sciences Competency - 6 Credits Required


Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.

Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required


Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.

Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required


Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.

United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required


If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required


If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.

Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements


If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements


If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.

College Requirements - 89 Credits Required


Technical Related Courses - 3 Credits Required


Notes


  • Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.

Graduation Requirements


In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.

University Graduation Requirements


These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:

  • All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
  • A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
  • A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
  • A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
  • A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.

Programmatic Graduation Requirements


These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:

  • All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.

Suggested Semester Layout


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First Year


Second Year


Total Credits: 17

Spring Courses


Total Credits: 13-14

Summer Courses


Total Credits: 6

Third Year


Total Credits: 14

Spring Courses


Total Credits: 14

Fourth Year


Fall Courses


Total Credits: 16

Spring Courses


Total Credits: 13

Total Credits: 5

Contact Information


Automotive Management Program
(231) 591-2810
[email protected]

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