119 South St., BUS 200
Big Rapids, MI
(231) 591-2420
[email protected]
Options: Bachelor's, Certificate
Locations: Main Campus
Hit the Ground Running
Build the skills you need to hit the ground running in print media production, one of the world's largest industries. You will learn to make, sell, and distribute printed items such as product packaging, brochures and catalogs, and T-shirts and textiles.
As a Graphic Media Management student, you will have access to one of the most advanced printing labs in the United States. Learn completely automated production, from sales to distribution, making T-shirts, stickers, business cards, and more, while collaborating closely with other programs in the College of Business.
Program Details
New Student Admission Requirements
2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)- SAT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
- ERW SAT score of 450 or higher.
- Math SAT score of 500 or higher. Placement in MATH 109 or 110 will be considered (Math SAT score of 480 or higher).
- Composite SAT of 900 or higher.
- ACT Scores Two of the Three Criteria:
- English ACT score of 16 or higher.
- Math ACT score of 19 or higher.
- Reading ACT score of 19 or higher.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- Combined college or university GPA of 2.35 (on a 4.00 scale) from all institutions attended. GPA based on completion of 12 credit hours or more. Developmental courses will not be considered in computing the GPA requirement.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s ENGL 150 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require an English ACT score of 16 or higher; or ERW SAT score of 450 or higher; or English Accuplacer score of 6 or higher.
- Transfer equivalency for Ferris State University’s MATH 114 or 115 or placement during the first semester at Ferris State University which would require a Math ACT score of 19 or higher; Math SAT of 500 or higher; or Math Accuplacer scores: Elementary Algebra score 75 or higher and College Level Math 0 to 49.
- Graphic Media Management - Bachelor
- Graphic Communications - Associate
- Graphic Production Solutions - Certificate
- Color Management
- Digital Imaging and Variable Data Printing
- Digital Workflow Engineering & Automation
- Media Process Management
- Production Planning
Career Opportunities
Career options are many, with graduates starting out in project management, sales, and service for the printing industry and its suppliers, like FujiFilm and Xerox. Other graduates have become digital workflow operators, cost estimators, and job planners.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 54.3% of the printing industry workforce is over age 45; many retirements result in graphic media management openings for graduates. Six to eight companies make recruiting visits to Ferris each year; making three to four opportunities for each graduate.
Scholarships
Below are scholarships available to students enrolled in the Graphic Communications or Graphic Media Management programs at Ferris State University.
Thomas Bingman/Graphic Communications Alliance of West Michigan Scholarship Endowment
Award amount varies annually.
- Full-time junior or senior majoring in the Graphic Media Management program
- Minimum GPA of 2.50
- Financial need is not considered
- Preference given to West Michigan geographic area
- Need one letter of reference from a Ferris Graphic Media Management program faculty with application
- Must submit completed application
James H. Bolthouse Leadership Achievement Endowed Scholarship
Award amount varies annually.
- Full-time sophomore or junior enrolled in the Graphic Communications or Graphic Media Management program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Financial need is considered as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
- Demonstrated leadership and participation in campus and/or community organizations
- Must submit completed application
Harley Halsted Scholarship
Award amount varies annually.
- Full-time student enrolled in either the Graphic Communications or Graphic Media Management Department.
- Minimum GPA of 3.00
- Financial need is considered as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
- Must submit completed application
Thomas Scott Reuther Endowed Scholarship
Award amount varies annually.
- Full-time junior or senior in the Graphic Media Management program
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Financial need may be considered as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
- Minimum of one recommendation from faculty
- Written essay in response to the prompt "Why did you choose graphic arts as a career and what are your plans after graduation?"
- Demonstrated motivation and leadership within the program, campus and/or community
- Must submit completed application
Scott and Staci Sanders Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship amount varies annually.
- Full-time student majoring in the Graphic Communications or Graphic Media Management program
- Minimum GPA of 2.25 at the time of application
- Financial need is considered as determined by the Financial Aid Office.
- Preference shall be given to student(s) who demonstrate motivation to succeed in the classroom and in their career path; and are members of Gamma Epsilon Tau or the Graphic Arts Association.
- Must be permanent resident of the State of Michigan
- Must submit completed application
Stechschulte Printing and Imaging Technology Management Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship amount varies annually.
- Full-time undergraduate student majoring in the Graphic Communications or Graphic Media Management program
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application
- Financial need is not considered
- Must submit completed application
Ann Arbor Graphic Arts Memorial Scholarship
Award is a minimum of $3,000 per year and is automatically renewed for up to a total of four years.
- High School Seniors and Full-time students majoring in the Graphic Media Management program
- Minimum GPA of 2.50 to applied, Minimum of 2.0 to maintain.
- Financial need is not considered
- Must submit completed application and references.
CMYK Scholarship
Award amount varies annually.
- Full-time student enrolled in either the Graphic Communications or Graphic Media Management Department.
- Minimum GPA of 2.75
- Must submit completed application
William Papo and Julie Stewart Printing Management Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship amount varies annually.
- The scholarship shall be awarded to a full-time junior majoring in Printing Management.
- The recipient shall have a minimum 2.7 GPA, not to exceed 3.2 GPA, at the time of application.
- Financial need is not a criterion.
- Preference shall be given to those applicants who are involved in extracurricular activities and/or organizations on campus.
William Papo and Julie Stewart Printing Management Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship amount varies annually.
- The scholarship shall be awarded to a full-time junior majoring in Printing Management.
- The recipient shall have a minimum 2.7 GPA, not to exceed 3.2 GPA, at the time of application.
- Financial need is not a criterion.
- Preference shall be given to those applicants who are involved in extracurricular activities and/or organizations on campus.
Outside scholarships are not managed by Ferris State University. However, it is our intent to make students aware of additional funding opportunities. If you have questions regarding a scholarship listed below, please contact their administrator directly.
- Graphic Media Alliance
- Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Scholarship
- Printing United Alliance Scholarship
- Scott D. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Explore admission and graduation requirements for all of our degree programs in the official Ferris Catalog.