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Ferris offers ITM degree in Muskegon

MUSKEGON - A new sequence of courses in Industrial Technology and Management will be offered by Ferris State University in Muskegon beginning in August 2008. The bachelors degree emphasizes the work of a manufacturing organization and the overall management of any organization, including business management, design, quality science and project management. Graduates will be prepared for positions in production supervision, sales engineering, production planning, quality, engineering supervision or project management.

"As a way for our area's workforce to build skills and stay competitive, the ability for people to earn a Ferris degree in Muskegon is extraordinarily important," said Ken Clark, continuous improvement coordinator for Howmet Castings and Ferris adjunct instructor. "As an instructor in the ITM program, I value the personal interaction I have with the students in my classes. The real life examples they bring to discussions gives us the opportunity to talk about how to actually apply what we learn to our work."

In addition to the ITM program, Ferris offers the Computer Information Systems bachelors degree in Muskegon. This degree provides instruction in programming, systems analysis, network administration and database management. Graduates will be prepared for positions working with computer systems, networks and programming, as well as providing support services to users and businesses.

Ferris State University is a partner with Muskegon Community College and a member of its Stevenson Center for Higher Education.

Applicants need either an associate degree or 48 transferable credit hours from an accredited college. For more information, transcript reviews and application assistance call (231) 591-2340 or visit www.ferris.edu/offcampus.