ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Automotive Technology program is a two-year program established to prepare students who are qualified, able to keep pace with the times, and capable of meeting the demands of the automotive industry (including sales, production, planning, and after-sales service), while also fostering a mindset open to growth and development. The program aims to equip automotive technicians not only with a high level of manual dexterity through their education but also with theoretical knowledge and advanced technological skills. In addition to the theoretical and practical training provided, internships in the industry allow our students to gain experience before entering the workforce.

PROGRAM DURATION AND CONTENT

Graduates of the Automotive Technology Associate Degree program can work in factories affiliated with the public and private sectors, as well as in authorized or private service centers. Students who successfully complete the associate degree program can pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university if they pass the DGS (Vertical Transfer Exam) administered by ÖSYM.

 They can continue their academic careers in their field through the following bachelor’s degree programs:

Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering
Marine Engineering Operations
Marine and Maritime Technology Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Agricultural Machinery

EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION METHODS

In designing the weekly course schedule, the demands of employers and of graduates currently working in the field were taken into account to ensure that the schedule is both aligned with evolving technology and relevant to the job market. The data collected was used as a reference to assess the relevance of the weekly course schedule.

Examples of Education and Instruction Methods Used

Classroom Activities
Group Work
Project Development
Seminars
Internships
Technical Field Trips
Web-Based Learning
Practical Applications
Professional Activities
Social Activities
Fieldwork

GRADUATES’ PROFESSIONAL PROFILES WITH EXAMPLES

Education in the Automotive Technology Associate Degree Program is conducted professionally, supported by scientific and technological approaches as well as regular laboratory and workshop applications. Courses in the Automotive Technology Program are delivered based on theoretical knowledge, experimental skills and abilities, and applications in both traditional and modern technologies. Graduates, who are trained to meet the quality and service philosophy expected in today’s automotive industry—both in production and after-sales service sectors—can work as technicians in automotive research units and various public institutions and organizations. In the private sector, within industries that utilize both traditional and modern technologies for production, these graduates can serve as a bridge between managers/engineers and workers in various segments of the automotive industry, such as manufacturing, sales, after-sales services, spare parts, training, and consulting services.

QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

To graduate from the Automotive Technology associate degree program and obtain certification in this field, students must:

Successfully complete all courses totaling 120 ECTS credits as specified in the curriculum
Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale
Complete a 20-business-day summer internship.