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Automotive Dual with General Management

Associate in Applied Science

Program Overview

Automotive Dual with General Management

Earn dual associate degrees in general management and automotive service technology. Complete the required number of credits for your Associate in Applied Science degree plus 24 credits from the Associate in Business Studies dual degree. 

Earning Potential

Interested in a career in automotive technology? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.

Develop new or improved designs for vehicle structural members, engines, transmissions or other vehicle systems, using computer-assisted design technology. Direct building, modification or testing of vehicle or components.

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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.

This number is expected to over the next four years.

of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.

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Repair automobiles, trucks, buses and other vehicles. Master mechanics repair virtually any part on the vehicle or specialize in the transmission system.

median annual salary
annual job openings

are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.

This number is expected to over the next four years.

of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.

Visit Career Coach for more details.

Map of Michigan with Delta College's region highlighted.

Assist engineers in determining the practicality of proposed product design changes and plan and carry out tests on experimental test devices or equipment for performance, durability or efficiency.

median annual salary
annual job openings

are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.

This number is expected to over the next four years.

of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.

Visit Career Coach for more details.

Map of Michigan with Delta College's region highlighted.

About Delta's Program

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The Delta College automotive service technology program meets industry standards and is evaluated every five years by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

  • AUTO courses are based on NATEF task lists in all eight Automotive Service Excellence areas
  • Classes are taught through classroom and hands-on experiences
  • Courses prepare students for ASE certification tests

The general management associate's degree provides a basic foundation in the major functional areas of business management.

  • Many of the courses in the requirements for the general management associate's degree are offered online

Professional licensure

Students are eligible to receive the ASE national credential which is not recognized by all states for licensure. The Automotive Service license can be earned in Michigan. Each state has their own requirements. There is no guarantee of licensing in another state.  You may apply and that state's licensing board will look at your credentials/education and decide requirements for gaining the license. Please contact the Coordinator for further information.


Why you should choose Delta

Convenience

Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers so you can take classes even closer to home.  

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Free tutoring

At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis but we do have some online tutoring options.

Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.

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Honors Program

The specially-designed courses emphasize creative and critical thinking, providing a unique learning experience. You have more exploration of the subject area with increased faculty and student interaction. Make the most of your Delta experience. Join Honors!

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 Study abroad
Want to travel and see the world? You can do that at Delta. And get college credit while you do. Every year Delta offers study abroad opportunities.

Why study abroad?

  • Experience a new culture
  • Improve your foreign language skills
  • Make lifelong friends
  • Find new interests
  • Looks good on job applications
  • Personal growth

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Facts & Figures

Student to professor ratio

With a student to professor ratio of 16 to 1, our students get personal attention.

Michigan

80% of grads from the last five years live in the tri-counties. 97% live in Michigan.

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