MIDLAND, Mich. – The University of the Aftermarket is now registering aftermarket industry professionals for 20 online “Distance Learning” courses that will begin Jan. 9, 2012. The extensive offering of Winter/Spring Semester courses enables industry professionals to earn continuing education units (CEU), which can be applied toward their AAP (Automotive Aftermarket Professional) or MAAP (Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional) designation.
 
Registration is open through Jan. 9, however, the university recommends that prospective students register early to secure spots in the classes of their choice.
 
The following courses are available:
 
·      ACC 2415            Fundamentals of Managerial Accounting

·      ADV 1100            Principles of Advertising

·      AM 2560            Strategic Sales and Marketing Issues

·      AM 2640            Dealership Variable Operations

·      AM 2650            Dealership Fixed Operations

·      AMM 1100            Introduction to the Automotive and Heavy Duty Aftermarket

·      AMM 2050            Automotive Retail/Wholesale Management

·      AMM 4040            Aftermarket Field Sales Management

·      ECN 3000            International Trade

·      FIN 3010            Financial Management           

·      MGT 2300            Principles of Management

·      MGT 2500            Human Resource Management

·      MGT 3500            Operations Management

·      MGT 3700            Practice of Management and Leadership

·      MGT 4030            International Management

·      MGT 4250            Organizational Behavior

·      MGT 4800            Strategic Planning

·      MKT 2080            Principles of Marketing

·      MKT 3000            E-Commerce

·      MKT 3100            International Marketing

Each course is certified for 3.0 Continuing Education Units. Prerequisites may apply.

“This is one of the most wide-ranging course offerings available in some time,” said University of the Aftermarket Director Brian Cruickshank, MAAP. “Whether you’re managing a sales team, planning marketing programs, putting together an e-commerce strategy or thinking about expanding your business internationally, we have a course that will meet your needs.”

For detailed course descriptions and to register for a course, please visit the “Course Calendar” page at www.universityoftheaftermarket.com or call 1-800-551-2882.