Georgian College

The program This program provides you with a degree-level education in business management with an applied focus on the automotive industry. You'll learn current issues, trends and technologies that prepare you to adopt proactive approaches in identifying and responding to changes in the automotive industry. Instruction, lecture and discussion delivery promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills and classes will often include a guest speaker series with industry representatives in attendance. Labs are a substantial part of the program and the student-run Georgian College Auto Show is the largest lab of its kind in Canada. A strategically sequential co-op structure serves to maximize the link between theory and practice. Graduate career opportunities The automotive sector is one of the largest industries in Canada's economy and is commonly referred to as one of the major economic engines of the province. Employment opportunities resulting from the Bachelor of Business (Automotive Management) degree are positions requiring high levels of critical thinking, problem-solving, professionalism and customer service skills. Employment opportunities include positions at the corporate level in finance, marketing and customer service, as well as managerial positions in dealerships and in aftermarket businesses of the industry. Admission requirements OSSD or equivalent with • Minimum overall average of 65 per cent • Six Grade 12 U or M level courses • Grade 12 English U • Grade 12 U level mathematics Applicants must meet minimum averages to receive final acceptance. Students presenting equivalent qualifications will also be considered for admission. A second Grade 12 university or university/college mathematics course is highly recommended. Mature applicants (21 years of age by Dec. 31 of the year of admission) may also be considered for admission providing their previous school performance and/or recent work record suggest a strong possibility of academic success. Applicants must have been away from formal education for at least one year prior to beginning studies. Mature applicants must meet subject prerequisites prior to registration. For complete details refer to: http://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/policies-procedures/ First-year enrolment is limited. Satisfying minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission. Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 29 mandatory courses • 2 Auto Show labs • 3 optional courses • 1 mandatory Liberal Arts elective • 7 Liberal Arts electives to be chosen from the college list • 3 co-op work terms Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward graduate studies at other institutions including Davenport University (U.S.A.), Griffith University (Australia) and St. Mary's University. For the latest information, please visit georgiancollege.ca/ articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September Location: Barrie Length: 4 years (8 semesters) Practical experience: 3 co-op work terms + 2 Auto Show labs Credential: Degree Articulation: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: BBAM) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1234 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $6,039.96 Student fees: $870.22 Co-op fees/term: $195 One-time fee: $82.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator Mandatory courses may include Introduction to Accounting Management Accounting Concepts of the Automotive Industry Introduction to Aftermarket Automotive Technology Dealership Management Systems Parts and Service Management Dealership Sales Management Automotive Commercial Relationships Ethics for Business Organizational Behaviour Entrepreneurship and the Business Plan Business Simulation Microeconomics Macroeconomics Corporate Finance Dealership Financial Statement Analysis Human Resource Management Business Law for the Auto Industry Business Mathematics Management Principles Strategic Management Operations Management Introduction to Marketing Consumer Behaviour Automotive Sales Concepts and Applications Automotive Marketing Management Introduction to Statistical Analysis Statistical Analysis Mandatory liberal arts electives Organizational Behaviour Introduction to Multidisciplinary Research Optional courses may include DMS: Systems Administration Advanced Aftermarket Studies Services and Product Innovation Risk Management International Economics Leadership Event Planning and Execution International Marketing BACHELOR OF BUSINESS (AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT) 5 GeorgianCollege.ca/automotive-degree

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