Automotive Business Management


Overview

Sourcing replacement parts and inventory management are major challenges in today’s world. The automotive business management program at Seward County Community College offers proven training for personal and professional development in a challenging career. This program can help you meet your career goals in a rewarding business field that has many opportunities for advancement.

Topics, skills, and concepts:

  • Acquire hands-on experience with up-to-date equipment, such as industry parts cataloging, online electronic cataloging with local parts stores, and state-of-the-art computerized inventory control systems.
  • Have to opportunity to work in the on-campus parts store.
  • Supply parts to other transportation programs.
  • Able to take advantage of the only automotive business management training program in Kansas.
  • Benefit from the job-readiness and placement assistance.

Approximate Cost

2026-2027 Financial Aid Cost of Attendance Budgets

(Estimates Based on Full-Time Enrollment)

Expenses included in this Cost of Attendance are outlined by federal law. These are estimates of the total cost of attending SCCC for one year. Cost of Attendance is used to determine each student’s eligibility for financial aid as you may not receive federal aid greater than your cost of attendance. THIS IS NOT YOUR BILL.

Tuition and Fees:

Seward County Resident

 

$4,704

In State$4,800
Border State$5,496
Out of State/International$5,952

Books, Course Materials, Supplies

and Equipment:

$1,570
Food and Housing: 

On Campus (SLC)

Off Campus

With Parents/Relatives

$8,960

$9,160

$5,496

Personal Expenses:$3,084
Transportation:$1,552.50
Loan Fees:$50
Credential & Licensure Costs:Varies by program/course

Career Opportunities

Graduates in Automotive Business Management can start their own business or they have the opportunity to work in other career areas. Some career areas include:

  • Retail Sales & Services
  • Material Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Automotive Parts Stores
  • Automotive Dealerships
  • Warehouse Management
  • Heavy Truck Parts Business
  • Entrepreneur- Own your own Business
  • Agriculture Equipment Parts Business

Curriculum

Automotive Business Management

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Program Faculty

George McNitt

Automotive Technology Instructor
TA121
Industrial Tech Building

George has an ASE Master Technician degree and has been teaching at SCCC for 36 years. What he enjoys most about teaching at SCCC is being able to work with the students. Students in George’s classes should expect to be successful.


Contact Information

Automotive Business Management

TA121
Industrial Tech Building