Business Management - Motorsports Management Specialization
Award: ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE
Contact: William J. Roche, Jr., Professor of Automotive Analysis and Repair, 434.797.8534, wroche@dcc.vccs.edu
Length: A full-time student may complete this program in four semesters.
Purpose: Individuals seeking their first job or who wish to qualify for promotion in a present position or to another field, including self-employment, may benefit from this program. Students will be provided knowledge, skills, and training necessary to perform mid-management level functions in motorsports related companies. Course work includes instruction in mathematics, critical thinking, technical writing, interpersonal relationships, communications, team building, motorsports transportation, management, law, hospitality management, computer applications, accounting, marketing, and other areas related to the motorsports industry.
Occupational Objectives: The following occupational titles represent examples of possible employment opportunities:
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Requirements: In addition to the general admission requirements established for the College, entry into this program requires four units of high school English and one unit of high school mathematics. If you meet the general admission requirements, a counselor will discuss with you the strengths and weaknesses of your academic background as revealed by an appropriate placement test. You may correct any deficiencies in the College’s Developmental Studies Program.
Program Description: The Motorsports Management Program is designed for students who wish to pursue employment in management and support areas of Motorsports related companies. The program includes courses in motorsports technology, management, general education, and electives. Instruction will include both the theoretical concepts and practical applications needed for success in motorsports management. You are urged to consult with the Counseling Office and your faculty advisor in planning your program and selecting electives.
Program Requirements: To receive the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management– Motorsports Management Specialization, you must complete a minimum of 69 credits with a grade point average of 2.00 or better. The following outline represents a typical order of courses taken by fulltime students.
| Lecture
Hours |
Lab Hours |
Course
Credits |
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| First Semester | |||||
| AST 117 | Keyboarding for Computer Usage* | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| BIO/NAS/MTH | Science or Math Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BUS 100 | Intro. to Business | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BUS 121 | Business Mathematics I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ITE 115 | Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ITE 115L | Intro. to Computer Applications & Concepts Lab | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 17 | 2 | 18 | ||
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Lecture Hours |
Lab Hours |
Course Credits |
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| Second Semester | |||||
| MTS 100 | Intro. to Motorsports Management | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| AUT 265 | Auto. Braking Systems* | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ECO 120 | Survey of Economics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BUS 122 | Business Math II | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ITE 215 | Adv. Computer Applications & Integration | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ITE 215L | Adv. Computer Applications & Integration Lab | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| HTL/PED | Health/Physical Ed. Elective | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| Total | 15 | 4 | 17 | ||
| Lecture
Hours |
Lab Hours |
Course
Credits |
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| Third Semester | |||||
| ACC 111 | Accounting I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BUS 240 | Business Law | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MTS 205 | Motorsports Safety, Environmental, Transportation Issues | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| AUT 127 | Lubrication and Cooling Systems* | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HLT/PED | Elective | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 15 | 2 | 16 | ||
| Lecture Hours |
Lab Hours |
Course Credits |
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| Fourth Semester | |||||
| Elective | Approved Business Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| ACC 110 | Intro to Computerized Accounting - Peachtree | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| BUS 111 | Principles of Supervision | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MTS 110 | Motorsports Marketing | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SPD 100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| BUS 236 | Business Communications | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MKT 170 | Customer Service | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 18 | 0 | 18 | ||
Total Minimum Credits for the Associate of Applied
Science Degree in Business Management, Track 1
(Management Specialization)....................................................................................................................................................69
*Students having prior keyboarding training may request advanced standing.
*Students may substitute AUT courses approved by the instructor.
