Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Automotive Management)
Program: BBAA
Credential: Honours Bachelor Degree
Delivery: Full-time
Work Integrated Learning: 3 Co-op Work Terms
Length: 8 Semesters, plus 3 work terms
Duration: 4 Years
Effective: Fall 2023
Location: Barrie
Description
This program provides students with a degree-level education in business management with an applied focus for the automotive industry. Students learn current issues, trends and technologies that prepare them in adopting 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 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.
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- analyze and apply principles based on historical, current and future trends in the automotive wholesaling and retailing, aftermarket and manufacturing sectors of the automotive industry;
- apply in a professional manner a customer service approach to quality service and satisfaction in accordance with the Canadian regulatory legislation and ethical practices within the automotive industry;
- utilize effective leadership and management skills with respect to problem solving and prevention for human, physical and financial resources;
- research, organize, evaluate, synthesize and analyze financial, economic and statistical information for business decision making purposes based on global thinking;
- develop marketing strategies for the automotive retail and wholesale businesses;
- relate the functions and operations of the basic automotive components and related systems to the automotive sales and customer service environment;
- relate the benefits of cultural diversity to personal growth and to the development of business strategies nationally and internationally;
- develop short term and long term, personal and professional goals and develop personal relationships that assist with ongoing career planning;
- apply computer literacy skills and effective oral and written communication skills appropriate to the business environment;
- practice interpersonal and team building skills and recognize a variety of leadership styles;
- value the importance of entrepreneurial initiative and the ability to respond to change;
- develop an appreciation for life-long learning and a broad range of interests.
Practical Experience
All co-operative education programs at Georgian contain mandatory work term experiences aligned with program learning outcomes. Co-op work terms are designed to integrate academic learning with work experience, supporting the development of industry specific competencies and employability skills.
Georgian College holds membership with, and endeavours to follow, the co-operative education guidelines set out by the Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) and Experiential and Work-Integrated Ontario (EWO) as supported by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Co-op is facilitated as a supported, competitive job search process. Students are required to complete a Co-op and Career Preparation course scheduled prior to their first co-op work term. Students engage in an active co-op job search that includes applying to positions posted by Co-op Consultants, and personal networking. Co-op work terms are scheduled according to a formal sequence that alternates academic and co-op semesters as shown in the program progression below.
Programs may have additional requirements such as a valid driver’s license, strong communication skills, industry specific certifications, and ability to travel. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may be unable to complete the program progression as shown below. Please refer to Georgian College Academic Regulations for details.
International co-op work terms are supported and encouraged, when aligned with program requirements.
Further information on co-op services can be found at www.GeorgianCollege.ca/co-op
Program Progression
The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.
Fall Intake
- Sem 1: Fall 2023
- Sem 2: Winter 2024
- Work Term 1: Summer 2024
- Sem 3: Fall 2024
- Work Term 2: Winter 2025
- Sem 4: Summer 2025
- Sem 5: Winter 2026
- Sem 6: Summer 2026
- Work Term 3: Fall 2026
- Sem 7: Winter 2027
- Sem 8: Summer 2027
Articulation
A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at https://www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
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
Mature applicants may also be considered for admission to this program providing their previous school performance and/or recent work record suggests a strong possibility of academic success. In order to qualify, applicants must be 19 years of age by December 31 of the year of admission and must have been away from formal education for at least one year immediately prior to beginning studies. Mature applicants must meet subject prerequisites prior to registration.
Applicants should be aware that first-year enrolment is limited; satisfying minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission.
Selection Process
Selection is based on academic grades and subject prerequisites; applicants must meet minimum averages to receive final acceptance.
Additional Information
This college has been granted consent by the Minister of Training Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a five year term starting September 16, 2015. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Important note: Auto Show Labs 1 and 2 require participation by the student in the annual Georgian College Auto Show. If, for any reason, the College is unable to host the Auto Show, students will be required to substitute Event Planning and Execution for Auto Show Lab 1 and Leadership for Auto Show Lab 2 to meet graduation requirements.
Non-core courses are required in all degree programs to meet the Ministry of Colleges and Universities benchmark for depth and breadth in degree-level learning. These courses are designed to give students the tools to develop interdisciplinary perspectives that inform their approach to their own discipline, their continued education and their life outside work.
Students are required to take: at least one first year interdisciplinary course (INTS1xxx); two introductory courses in their choice of disciplines outside their main field of study, which may include psychology (PSYC 1000 or PSYC 1001), social science (SOCI 1000), humanities (HUMA 1012), or science (SCEN 1000); one advanced course in a discipline (ex. PSYC3xxx, SOSC3xxx, HUMA3xxx), and; one upper level interdisciplinary course (INTS4xxx). These courses and any remaining non-core course requirements to be selected from the program list.
Graduation Requirements
29 Core Courses
3 Elective Core Courses
1 Non-Core Course
7 Elective Non-Core Courses
2 Auto Show Practica
3 Co-op Work Terms
Graduation Eligibility
To graduate from this program, a student must attain a minimum of 60 percent or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester, and have an overall average of 65 percent in core courses and 60% in non-core courses.
Program Tracking
The following reflects the planned course sequence for full-time offerings of the Fall intake of the program. Where more than one intake is offered contact the program co-ordinator for the program tracking.
Semester 1 | Hours | |
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Core Courses | ||
AUTM 1002 | Concepts of the Automotive Industry | 42 |
AUTM 1003 | Introduction to Aftermarket | 42 |
MNGM 1001 | Management Principles | 42 |
MRKT 1000 | Introduction to Marketing | 42 |
Non-Core Course | ||
INTS 1002 | Introduction to Multidisciplinary Research | 42 |
Hours | 210 | |
Semester 2 | ||
Core Courses | ||
AUTM 1007 | Automotive Technology | 42 |
AUTM 1011 | Dealership Management Systems | 42 |
ECNM 1000 | Microeconomics | 42 |
MRKT 1001 | Consumer Behaviour | 42 |
Elective Non-Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 210 | |
Semester 3 | ||
Core Courses | ||
ACTG 1000 | Introduction to Accounting | 42 |
BSNS 2004 | Organizational Behaviour | 42 |
ECNM 1001 | Macroeconomics | 42 |
MRKT 2000 | Automotive Sales Concepts and Applications | 42 |
Elective Non-Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 210 | |
Semester 4 | ||
Core Courses | ||
ACTG 2002 | Management Accounting | 42 |
AUTM 2003 | Parts and Service Management | 42 |
AUTM 2006 | Dealership Sales Management | 42 |
MATS 2000 | Business Mathematics | 42 |
Elective Non-Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Auto Show Practicum | ||
AUTM 1010 | Auto Practicum 1 | 42 |
Hours | 252 | |
Semester 5 | ||
Core Courses | ||
FINC 3003 | Corporate Finance | 42 |
JURI 3000 | Business Law for the Automotive Industry | 42 |
STAS 3000 | Introduction to Statistical Analysis | 42 |
Elective Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Elective Non-Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 210 | |
Semester 6 | ||
Core Courses | ||
BSNS 3000 | Entrepreneurship and the Business Plan | 42 |
FINC 3004 | Dealership Financial Statement Analysis | 42 |
HRMG 4000 | Human Resource Management | 42 |
STAS 3001 | Statistical Analysis | 42 |
Elective Non-Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Auto Show Practicum | ||
AUTM 2008 | Auto Practicum 2 | 42 |
Hours | 252 | |
Semester 7 | ||
Core Courses | ||
AUTM 4010 | Automotive Commercial Relationships | 42 |
BSNS 4005 | Business Simulation | 42 |
MRKT 3000 | Automotive Marketing Management | 42 |
Elective Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Elective Non-core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 210 | |
Semester 8 | ||
Core Courses | ||
BSNS 2001 | Ethics for Business | 42 |
MNGM 4000 | Strategic Management | 42 |
MNGM 4002 | Operations Management | 42 |
Elective Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Elective Non-Core Courses | ||
Select 1 course from the available list during registration. | 42 | |
Hours | 210 | |
Total Hours | 1764 |
Co-op Work Terms | Hours | |
---|---|---|
COOP 1000 | Auto Mgmt Degree Work Term 1 (occurs after Semester 2) | 560 |
COOP 2001 | Auto Mgmt Degree Work Term 2 (occurs after Semester 3) | 560 |
COOP 3004 | Auto Mgmt Degree Work Term 3 (occurs after Semester 6) | 560 |
Hours | 1680 | |
Total Hours | 1680 |
Code | Title |
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Elective Core Courses may include: | |
ACTG 2000 | Accounting Applications |
AUTM 3008 | DMS System Administration |
AUTM 3009 | Fleet Specialist |
AUTM 4011 | Advanced Aftermarket Studies |
BSNS 1002 | The Internet Economy |
BSNS 2005 | International Business |
BSNS 3002 | Innovation Leadership |
BSNS 4001 | Service Excellence |
BSNS 4003 | Risk Management |
BSNS 4006 | Dispute Resolution for Leaders |
BSNS 4007 | Change Leadership |
ECNM 4000 | International Economics |
ENTP 4000 | Topics in Entrepreneurship |
ENTP 4001 | Intrapreneurship |
ENTP 4002 | Social Entrepreneurship |
MNGM 1000 | Leadership Models and Theories |
MNGM 2000 | Managing E-Business |
MNGM 2001 | Project Management |
MNGM 2002 | Event Planning and Execution |
MNGM 4001 | Inspiring People for / to Exceptional Performance |
MNGM 4006 | Management Information Systems |
MNGM 4007 | Current Topics in Leadership |
MRKT 1002 | Marketing |
MRKT 4000 | International Marketing |
SCEN 3005 | Environmental Science |
Graduation Window
Students unable to adhere to the program duration of four years (as stated above) may take a maximum of eight years to complete their credential. After this time, students must be re-admitted into the program, and follow the curriculum in place at the time of re-admission.
Disclaimer: The information in this document is correct at the time of publication. Academic content of programs and courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational objectives and employment market needs.
Program outlines may be subject to change in response to emerging situations, in order to facilitate student achievement of the learning outcomes required for graduation. Components such as courses, progression, coop work terms, placements, internships and other requirements may be delivered differently than published.