Automotive Technology And Management (bsc) in Cork Institute of Technology, Ireland

Automotive Technology And Management (bsc) in Cork Institute of Technology

Course summary

Motor vehicle technology and the motor industry in general have undergone dramatic changes in recent times. Technological advances have made vehicles more efficient, more environmentally friendly, and safer, whilst at the same time strict standards are being enforced by manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The motor and transport industries require highly qualified people at supervisory and management level. This course is designed to take account of these advances and it prepares graduates for employment within such a dynamic industry.

Career

This Degree provides varied and rewarding career opportunities in many types of enterprise throughout the industry ranging from motor dealerships to vehicle manufacturing and transport companies. Employment opportunities include supervisory, management and technical positions within sales and after-sales sectors of the motor, transport, and fleet industries. The Degree lends itself towards a career within vehicle distributors/manufacturers along with vehicle assessing. Business start-up opportunities are also possible.

Graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of the wider business and economic context which the automotive sector operates within, and an appreciation of the importance of high ethical standards within the automotive sector.

Potential Areas of Employment

• Motor Dealerships: Sales and After-Sales Departments
• Transport and Logistics Companies
• Motor Vehicle Distributor Organisations
• Motor Vehicle Assessors