Bachelor's Degree
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Move Your Career Forward
Through the Automotive Management degree at Ferris State, you will develop both the technical expertise and management knowledge needed to excel across the transportation industry. Through a curriculum shaped by industry leaders, flexible learning options, and applied internship experiences, you'll graduate prepared to take on leadership roles with manufacturers, suppliers, dealerships, and related organizations worldwide.
Your Degree, Your Way - Online or On-Campus
This program is available in-person or online. Whether you thrive in a classroom or prefer learning from home, Ferris State gives you the power to take control of your future. With flexible options that fit your life, you’ll get the same Bulldog-quality education, wherever you are.
Comprehensive Coursework
Build leadership, analytical, and operational expertise through applied coursework that integrates marketing, finance, operations, and technical understanding. You'll be prepared to manage people, processes, and performance across the automotive and transportation industries.
Flexible Learning
If you’re just starting your higher education, transferring with an associate degree, or already working in the industry, this program adapts to your specific needs. With different degree tracks, fully online courses, and HyFlex classrooms that let you attend in person or virtually, you can tailor your education to what works best for your schedule.
Hands-On Experience
A program required internship between your junior and senior year will put classroom learning into practice. You’ll gain real-world management experience and connections that will launch, or advance, your career.
Career Opportunities
Graduates pursue management and professional roles across global manufacturers, dealerships, suppliers, insurance providers, and fleet organizations. Alumni work with companies such as Ford, GM, Mopar, Toyota, and other leaders throughout the automotive and transportation industries.
Program Details
Paths to Your Degree
2 + 2 Option
The 2 + 2 Option is available if you have an Auto Service, Heavy Equipment, or Auto Body related associates degree and want to obtain a bachelor's degree.
0 + 4 Option
The 0 + 4 Option is available if you've just graduated high school and want a technical and business management degree.
What You Will Study
Prepare for leadership roles across the automotive and broader transportation & mobility industry through a curriculum that integrates business, management, and applied technical knowledge. The program builds on traditional automotive foundations while incorporating evolving mobility systems, changing customer expectations, and data-driven operations.
- Management, sales, and marketing, and distribution strategy
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Accounting, finance, and financial decision-making
- Dealership operations, franchising, and warranty administration
- Customer relations, industry history, and automotive culture
- Digital marketing, data tools, and software used to model automotive and mobility operations
- Leadership, human resources, and project and operations management
Career Outlook