SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT– AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Students who have prior automotive technology coursework and/or practical experience may complete a program of study which incorporates that previous experience with selected business and technical courses to complete a certificate program.  This program prepares students to start and manage a new business venture in the automotive technology field.
Some prerequisite courses may apply to this program.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Course Name	Course #	Cr.
Accounting for Small Business	ACCT105	3
Automotive Service	AUTO103	1
Basic Automotive Electrical	AUTO112	2
Advanced Automotive Electrical	AUTO113	2
Legal Environment of Business	BUSN200	3
Customer Relations	BUSN251	1
Computer Literacy	CMIS101	3
Technical Writing for Business & Industry	INDS140	3
Industrial First Aid	INDS155B	0.5
Small Business Management	MGMT235	3
Automotive Welding	WELD110	2
Students must choose two of the following five specializations:
Automotive Brake Systems	AUTO107	4
and Automotive Brake Systems Field Experience	AUTO292B	4
or
Automotive Suspension & Steering	AUTO109	4
and Automotive Suspension & Steering Field Experience	AUTO292C	4
or
Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems	AUTO203	4
and Automotive Electrical & Electronic Systems Field Experience	AUTO292D	4
or
Automotive Engine Performance	AUTO205	4
and Automotive Engine Performance Field Experience	AUTO292E	4
or
Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Systems	AUTO262	4
and Automotive Heating & Air Conditioning Systems Field Experience	AUTO292F	4
AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/MANAGEMENT — AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
CAREER PATHWAYS: This program corresponds to the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technology career pathway.

 2007-09 CATALOG