Diploma in Automotive Management

The Diploma in Automotive Management is a programme that focuses on providing the transportation industry with state-of-the-art automotive management and business managers for service, parts, sales, leasing, warranty, and customer relations positions.

Opportunities exist with car, truck, equipment, and component manufacturers; suppliers; dealers; fleets; insurance companies; the aftermarket; and local and federal government agencies.

The programme prepares graduates for careers in the service sector. Regardless of where a product is designed or manufactured, our graduates are prepared to provide knowledgeable, skilled, world-class customer service. The diploma emphasizes developing verbal and written communication as well as organisational and time management skills. On-the-job management internships further prepare the graduate to enter this lucrative field with experience.

Programme Structure

The programme has 94 credit hours comprising of 30 courses in areas of Business, Management, Advertisement & Promotion, Accounting, Statistic, Engine Systems, Marketing and Information Technology. The following is the list of all the courses offered in Diploma in Automotive Management programme:

Semester Subject
Semester 1
  • Fundamental of Business
  • Fundamental of Management
  • Financial Accounting I
  • Business Mathematics
  • Fundamental of Information Technology
  • English I
Semester 2
  • Fundamental of Economics
  • National Language A or B
  • English II
Semester 3
  • Financial Accounting II
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Statistics
  • Malaysia Studies
  • English III
  • Introduction to Vehicle Systems
Semester 4
  • Accounting Management
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Automotive Fundamental of Advertising & Promotion
  • Automotive Brand Management
  • Introduction to Engine Systems
  • Marketing II
  • English IV
Semester 5
  • Introduction to quality management
  • Business Ethics
  • Islamic Studies/Moral Education
Semester 6
  • Internship (4 to 6 months)
Semester 7
  • Automative Retailing
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resources Management
  • Latest Automotive Technology
  • Business Law

Career Prospect

Many exciting job opportunities exist with all major automotive and heavy equipment retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and the aftermarket industry.  Some graduates have even gone on to start their own businesses, while others have entered careers with the Government.