Automotive Aftermarket Management

Fueling Your Success in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry.

There are more older vehicles on the road today than at any time in history. The need to customize cars is on the rise. These trends are fueling an enormous opportunity for careers in the aftermarket industry.

At NU, you’ll immediately begin taking courses in your major and have opportunities to engage in real-world experiences. Participate in AAPEX/SEMA, one of the world’s largest automotive trade shows. Land an internship with big-name companies, such as Vipar Heavy Duty, Delphi, Edelbrock, and NGK.

Real industry feedback: pitch your senior capstone project to leading industry professionals in the aftermarket.

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Northwood University is an international leader in free-enterprise education.

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The employment rate for nearly all of our graduates in this program

$617B

Projected 2027 global market value of the automotive industry

Opportunities to attend or lead industry events

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Northwood graduates own their own business

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Aftermarket Club

Students in this program are fueled by their passions for cars, the aftermarket, and turning this passion into a career someday. We want to share that passion with the world. Get hands-on experience with a project vehicle: the 1989 BMW E30 325is.

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AAPEX Show

AAPEX represents the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket and features 2,700 exhibiting companies from 44 countries. Northwood Students work with sponsoring companies to attend the show, work in the trade show booths, attend client meetings, and network with industry contacts and Northwood alumni.

AAPEX Website

SEMA Show

The SEMA Show is the premier industry trade show for automotive specialty equipment manufacturers. Over 2,400 companies exhibit and display the hottest products that enhance performance. Our Northwood University Automotive Aftermarket students attend the show and get to work with companies during this exciting industry event.

SEMA Website

Featured Courses

What will you learn in the Automotive Aftermarket Management program?

Aftermarket bba curriculum

aftermarket bba / mba curriculum

What Jobs Can You Get with an Automotive Aftermarket Degree?

Automotive Aftermarket Management can be found in almost every industry. Students often look for internships or employment opportunities on a local and global level.

The following is an abbreviated list of where you’ll find some of our Aftermarket graduates at work: