Automation and computerization of many production processes has increased volume in the printing industry, and has created new needs for knowledgeable management personnel. Graduates of the printing management bachelors degree program may become estimators, production planners, plant managers, production control expediters, customer service representatives printing sales personnel, and digital imaging specialists. Printing management is a third and fourth year curriculum. Entering students must have an associate degree in printing and digital graphic imaging from Ferris or another college or university. Required courses outside of the graphic arts area include the areas of accounting, economics, industrial management, business law, communication skills, and completing all of Ferris general education requirements as outlined in the General Education section of the University catalog.
Students learn the theory and practice of printing management in lecture and laboratory situations.
With an industry approach to problem solving, graduates are in high demand for their ability to enter the management arena ready to be productive employees. Their background in the technical aspect of printing, along with managerial skills, computer competencies and communication skills insures that they are an asset as a manager, a supplier or equipment sales representative or as a technical service employee. This program operates year around. A working internship is required during the summer between the third and fourth years. The internship furnishes actual working experience for the student, increases industry-awareness of the Ferris graphic arts program, and could be a possible springboard to future employment.