The major in automotive industry management leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree and is designed to prepare students for automotive industry management careers by providing management skills, supported by the business and technical background requisite for success in the automotive industry. The curriculum emphasizes personnel supervision, financial analysis, customer relations, warranty administration sales promotion, techniques of technical problem-solving, service management, marketing, merchandising and distribution methods used by the automotive aftermarket, automotive manufacturer and import industries.
Our program goals are to:
- Prepare students with the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to become productive, accountable, and responsible employees upon entering the work force.
- Provide students with a comprehensive theoretical foundation, bolstered by hands-on laboratory experiences.
- Utilize professional advisory committees to advise faculty of AIM courses for purposes of keeping the curriculums current with industry needs.
Fequently Asked Questions
What does AIM teach?
Graduates from this program enter the job market with a solid knowledge of automotive operating systems and more. They also leave the University with a minor in Business Administration and an understanding of financial policy, business law, marketing and asset management.
Where do you go from here?
The AIM program has a historical 97% job placement ratio with impressive starting salaries. AIM alumni are enjoying the benefits of corporate careers with Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Daimler Chrysler Corporation, Toyota Motor Sales, Beck-Arnley, Echlin, Felpro and other manufacturers, automotive industry suppliers, and independent businesses.
Financial Assistance?
The AIM program has a variety of available scholarship offerings. One scholarship application to the Colorado State University-Pueblo prompts a search of all available scholarship funds, investigating multiple options and saving time.
Students of the AIM program also have the opportunity to earn supplemental income through automotive internships with major manufacturers.
Colorado residents pay in-state tuition rates. The following states have reciprocal tuition agreements which offer reduced rates from normal out-of-state tuition: AK, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, SD, UT, and WY.
Do you Accept Transfer Credit?
The AIM program is actively pursuing ongoing relationships with automotive and business programs offered by other colleges. Contact us to see if you can transfer your college credits.
Contact Us:
Program Coordinator
Cathi J. Robbe
Department Administration Assistant
Loretta Cisnerous
719.549.2890
Fax
719.549.2519
Address
Colorado State University - Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Boulevard
Pueblo, CO. 81001