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Parts Marketing and Management Technology


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(VC-AVAM; TC-AVAM; AAS-OE)

Program Description:


Parts Marketing and Management Technology includes theory, laboratory, and other specialized learning experiences relative to receiving, stocking, selling, and shipping merchandise in the aftermarket.  By transportation, we include agricultural, construction, and turf equipment, heavy-duty equipment, automotive, and light duty.  Included is the study of mathematical procedures related to business operation, engine theory and operation, automotive systems, the use of office technology, auto parts store management, customer relations, and computer-based instruction.

Specific training will enable the student to ascertain the correct part required by the customer, advise the customer according to the description given, read various paper and electronic catalogs to determine the stock number and price, measure engine parts, mix paint, display merchandise, determine correct interchange parts, accept telephone orders, and take inventory.

Instruction emphasizes distribution of parts and services within the automotive aftermarket in establishments such as distributors, jobbers, retail part stores, specialty shops, car dealers, independent garages, fleet garages, and service stations.

Campus Location:


Raymond - 601.857.3286

**Completion Award: Career Certificate in Parts Marketing and Management Technology 30 SH


**Completion Award: Technical Certificate in Parts Marketing and Management Technology 45 SH


Associate of Applied Science


**Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Education 60-61 SH



**Additional Graduation Requirements:

  • Orientation - Any student (first-time, transfer, and part-time) who begins at Hinds Fall 2007 and later will be required to take Orientation (LLS 1312 /RST 1312 ) to graduate from the College. Exception: Orientation credit (1-3 hrs) transferred to Hinds from another college will satisfy our orientation requirement.
  • Assessment - An Assessment Prep review course(s) and Skills Assessment exam(s) are required to graduate from this program.

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