Curriculum
The objectives of the Bachelor program, which build upon those of the Associate Degree, are to provide advanced-level education for management employment by combining practical, technical and academic experience for career progression. This Bachelor Degree program devotes over one-third of the courses to technical or technically related studies, approximately one-quarter to business and management studies, one-fifth to mathematics and science, and one-fifth to communications/social sciences and the humanities.

Humanities, social science and English courses comprise part of the curriculum to ensure that graduates possess broader social visions and effective communication skills.

Special Admission Requirements for Automotive Technology Program
In order to qualify for this program, students must have either graduated from the BFIT Associate Degree program or another accredited associate degree program, and achieved a minimum grade of "C" in all English courses.

Facilities
The Automotive Department maintains up-to-date laboratories for support of its theory-based courses. Students utilize modern computer laboratories, as well as receive hands-on automotive experience in a well equipped ten-bay working laboratory and a Driveability Clinic outfitted with the industry's latest diagnostic tools and a chassis dynamometer. Additionally, the Institute serves as an MA Certified Emissions Repair Facility.

Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Automotive Technology, students will have expanded on Associate degree Outcomes and should have competency in the following:

• Demonstrate a mastery of electronic principles, as applicable to engine management and emissions systems; demonstrate logical diagnostic strategies, and effectively repair these systems in accordance with manufacturer’s procedures.
• Present written and verbal reports, as well as electronic presentations commensurate with management level standards.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the synergies among accounting, human relations, organization, finance, marketing and sales as related to managing a profit center or business section.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the laws and regulations relating to safety and the environments within the automotive industry.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic nature of the automotive industry with national and international economies by participating in a Capstone Project.

Faculty
David E. Protano, Chair
Donald L. Tuff, Bachelor Program Coordinator
Instructor Staff: Richard E. Cadotte, John Cosimini, Joseph Golden, Terence S. Murphy, Paul Piwko, Gerald Sears, Andrew Wong