Automotive Business Management And Technology Bsc (honours) in Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

Automotive Business Management And Technology Bsc (honours) in Cork Institute of Technology

Course summary

Automotive Business Management and Technology is an exciting honours degree programme being offered by CIT to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the needs of the ever changing automotive sector. The course comprises a blend of important business and technology aspects central to successful careers in the automotive industry.

This course has been developed in conjunction with the automotive industry to meet the specific requirements of the industry and therefore provide graduates with significant advantages when seeking employment in the automotive sector. Particular emphasis is placed on course content that prepares learners with the required blend of business and technical aspects to enable them achieve successful and rewarding careers within the automotive industry. The mixture of management, financial, legal and strategic analysis modules in particular will provide graduates with opportunities for rapid career advancement. The programme is delivered through a combination of theory and practical oriented modules.
A unique aspect of the programme being the integration of Dealer Management Software use within core modules which will ensure that graduates possess the most up to date and advanced skills required by key management personnel within the automotive sector. Work Placement incorporated in year three provides the opportunity to apply learned knowledge and skills, while gaining valuable industry experience and unearthing potential employment opportunities for graduates.
The final year project facilitates close working relationships between learners and their preferred area within the automotive industry.

Career

A wide range of career opportunities exist at all levels of the automotive industry ranging from motor dealerships to vehicle distributors, fleet operators, consultancy, business finance and sales positions. This degree programme will prepare graduates for careers at the leading edge of all areas within the industry, including potential business start-ups.

Potential Areas of Employment

• Sales, service and parts department management roles within motor dealerships
• Administration, management, marketing roles within motor vehicle distributors
• Vehicle parts supplier marketing and management roles
• Vehicle fleet operator management positions
• Consultancy and training roles within DMS providers to the automotive industry