Marine, Motorcycle and PowerSports

With coursework reviewed by regional industry leaders, you can be confident you’re learning the skills employers need most, no matter which one of this program’s degree, diploma or certificate options you choose.

The degree, diploma and certificate programs all cover:

• Service, repair and maintenance of motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs and marine engines
• Industry professional standards
• Interpretation of service information
• Safety practices and procedures

What You'll Do

• You’ll work side-by-side with expert instructors at our modern on-site lab to service, repair and maintain two- and four-cycle small engines.
• You’ll perform services using specialty tools and factory test equipment and may take factory certification exams.
• You’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to perform competently at the dealership level
• You'll be trained in the soft skills needed to work toward a career in management, manufacturer technical service representative or business ownership.

Many students in this program work for dealerships while attending school and immediately after graduation; others are hired by race teams, factories, business owners or service managers. The program's flexible course schedule is modeled after industry training programs and makes it possible for you to tailor your coursework to accommodate work and family commitments. 

Industry Certifications

In the degree and diploma programs, you can earn industry certifications from manufacturers such as Honda, Yamaha, Polaris, Arctic Cat, Mercury and others while enrolled.

Flexible Start Options

Busy work-life schedule? You can join M State's Marine, Motorcycle and PowerSports program at the beginning of any course, usually about every two weeks and most often at the beginning of spring semester. For more information on flexible start dates, contact program instructors Glen Bucholz or Kent Reisenauer.

Related Programs

You may also be interested in our Diesel Equipment Technology and Automotive Service Technology degree and diploma programs.

Our associate of science and associate of applied science degrees make it possible for you to seamlessly transfer to a four-year college or university. There are many advantages to beginning your postsecondary studies at M State, including cost savings due to our low tuition rate and smaller class sizes with personalized instruction. Learn more about transfer options at Transfer Programs and Pathways.

Technology and engineering educator (TEE) option

M State offers you a flexible, affordable path to a rewarding career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. With our Technology and Engineering Educator (TEE) option, you can start close to home and finish with a bachelor’s degree in technology and STEM education from Valley City State University (VCSU), all without relocating!

Here’s how it works:

1. Begin at M State in one of these hands-on, high-demand programs:
   • Construction Management
   • Automotive Service Technology
   • Diesel Equipment Technology
   • PowerSports Technology
2. Complete three years of immersive, skills-based learning at M State
3. Finish your final year online through VCSU - on your schedule, at home in your community

This partnership builds on your technical expertise so you're equipped to inspire students of any age as a STEM educator or trainer. Whether you want to teach in Minnesota or North Dakota, or continue your studies even further, your path to STEM teaching starts at M State.

Facilities

Explore 360 views of where you'd learn, study, test and practice in this M State program:

Make connections, gain experience

You may also benefit from professional networking and growth opportunities through the M State PowerSports Club. Learn more at Student Organizations.

Fall application period

The fall application period opens Sept. 1 for the following academic year.

Admission details

Once you've applied to M State, please send copies of your high school transcript and any official college transcripts (if applicable) to records@minnesota.edu.

Acceptance to M State does NOT guarantee a seat in this program. Seats are awarded based on acceptance date and time; M State processes documents in the order they are received.