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Bachelor’s Degree
De Anza is launching its first bachelor’s
degree program in fall 2025, when
students will begin taking upper-
division classes to earn a bachelor
of science in Automotive Technology
Management.
The new degree is for students who
want to continue their education in
automotive technology by acquiring
business and management skills to
advance their careers. It’s designed
to meet a growing need for skilled
managers at dealerships, independent
auto shops and public agencies or
companies that maintain vehicle fleets.
California community colleges are
authorized to grant bachelor’s degrees
under a 2021 law, written to expand
Automotive Technology Management
opportunities for advanced education
at a cost that’s more affordable than
pursuing a four-year degree at a state
or private university.
Students in De Anza’s new program
will take lower-division courses in
automotive technology and general
education, before taking upper-division
classes in management, human
resources, marketing and related topics.
The Automotive Technology
Department has a proven track record
of developing innovative programs –
including noncredit classes, evening
programs and career pathways in
autonomous and electric vehicles.
Learn more at deanza.edu/autotech
Also New This Year
De Anza introduced its 23rd Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) in Global
Studies in 2024-25. ADTs provide guaranteed admission to CSU.
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