Applied Service Management

Learn the business. Earn the degree.

Target Audience

Who does it appeal to?

  • Entrepreneurs / aspiring CEOs
  • Scholarly self-starters
  • Those who are grounded and long-term career-oriented

Many of these students have dreamed of running their own shop or business since high school. Now’s their chance to shine. 

Through the Applied Service Management program, students earn their Occupational Associate in Specialized Technology (AST) degree, and build the accounting, customer service, marketing, and management skills to successfully own and manage an automotive, diesel, or collision and refinishing business. 

Core Competencies

  • Accounting and financial management
  • Business analytics
  • Communications and working with customers
  • Computers and business management
  • Computer technology
  • Industry-tailored HR
  • Leadership ethics
  • Management concepts
  • Marketing plans
  • Time and productivity