| Ferris Course | Ferris Course Title | Ferris Credit Hours | Transfer Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM 105 or COMM 121 or COMM 221 (Choose 1) |
Interpersonal Communication or Fundamentals of Public Speaking or Small Group Decision Making | 3 | COM 135 or COM 131 or No Equivalent |
| ENGL 150 | English 1 | 3 | EN 101 |
| ENGL 250 | English 2 | 3 | EN 102 |
|
ENGL 311 or |
Advanced Composition | 3 | EN 249 or No Equivalent |
Ferris Program: Graphic Media Management
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Grand Rapids Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Total Credits Required: 124-125
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Degree Type: Bachelor of Science
Ferris College: College of Business
Transfer School: Grand Rapids Community College
Consortium Eligible: No
Total Credits Required: 124-125
Catalog Year: 2023-2024
General Education Requirements
39 Credits Required
Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education courses. Diversity Competency - 2 Courses Required. If not met by courses taken for Culture, Self and Society, or MTA, a student must meet the following: 1 course with the Global Diversity attribute and 1 course with the U.S. Diversity attribute.Visit the Ferris State general education page for more information.
- Communication Competency
- Quantitative Literacy Competency
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course MATH 115 Intermediate Algebra 3 MA 107 - Natural Sciences Competency
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course Varies Natural Sciences Electives
(Consult Advisor)6 Varies - Culture Competency
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one at FSU 200 level or higher course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course PHOT 101 Photography 3 PO 101 Varies Culture Electives (Consult Advisor) 6 Varies - Self and Society Competency
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one at FSU 200 level or higher course.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics 3 EC 252 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 EC 251 Varies Self and Society Electives (Consult Advisor) 3 Varies
College Requirements
94 Credits Required
- Major Courses
58 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course GCOM 131 Building Professional Digital Documents 3 No Equivalent GCOM 132 Portable Document Files and Prepress Workflow 3 No Equivalent GCOM 161 Media Imaging and Production 4 No Equivalent ISYS 200 Database Design and Implementation 3 CIS 170 ACCT 201 Principles of Financial Accounting 3 BA 256 DSGN 224 Web Design and Planning 3 No Equivalent GCOM 232 Digital Color Reproduction 3 No Equivalent GCOM 243 Prepress Workflow Automation 4 No Equivalent GCOM 273 Substrates, Inks, and Coatings 3 No Equivalent GCOM 285 Introduction to Packaging 3 No Equivalent GCOM 299 Imaging and Finishing Project Management 3 No Equivalent GMAN 310 Variable Data Publishing and Cross Media Marketing 3 No Equivalent GMAN 351 Project Estimating and Cost Analysis 3 No Equivalent GMAN 361 Production Planning 3 No Equivalent GMAN 393 Media Management Internship 4 No Equivalent GMAN 425 Digital Workflow Engineering and Automation 3 No Equivalent GMAN 440 Color Management 3 No Equivalent GMAN 462 Media Process Management 3 No Equivalent GMAN 498 Current Topics in Media Management 1 No Equivalent - Major Related Requirements
18 Credits Required. These courses are used to calculate the major 2.00 GPA requirement.
Ferris Course Ferris Course Title Ferris Credit Hours Transfer Course STQM 260 Introduction to Statistics 3 BA 254 MGMT 301 Applied Management 3 BA 283 BLAW 321 Contracts and Sales 3 No Equivalent MKTG 321 Principles of Marketing 3 BA 270 MGMT 350 Management Metrics and Decision Making 3 No Equivalent MGMT 370 Quality and Operations Management 3 BA 175 + BA 278
Program Contact Information
College of Business
Marketing
(231) 591-2426
[email protected]
Ferris Statewide - GRCC
(616) 451-4777
[email protected]
Admission Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a graduate degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- Maintain a 2.00 cumulative GPA in the Major Courses and Major Related Requirements sections.
More Information
Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main Campus or at a statewide location).
To fulfill the residency requirement for a bachelor’s degree a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits from Ferris State University.
Steps to Apply
- Complete your free application.
- Submit official transcripts
- Submit official transcripts from every school attended to [email protected]
- Or mail to:
Ferris State University Admissions Office
1201 S. State St., CSS 201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
- Submit test scores (if required)
- ACT Scores; go to the ACT website - Ferris State University School Code: 1994
- SAT, CLEP and AP Sores; go to the College Board website - Ferris State University School Code: 1222
Advising Notes
It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, transfer policies and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Ferris accepts transfer courses in which the student earned a letter grade of "C" or better. Additional policies such as the Ferris Sunset and Residency Requirement should be discussed with a Ferris advisor. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular degree selected.
Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective coursework may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Students must work with their Ferris advisor to declare a Minor or Concentration and for the selection of Directed Electives.
Once admitted, students are required to complete an orientation and should continue to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation.
To schedule an appointment or for additional transfer resources and policies see our Transfer Resource page.
*Indicates an approved Ferris course substitution
Reverse Transfer Agreement
Ferris has reverse transfer agreements with several Michigan Community Colleges. Under such agreement, Ferris will provide your official University transcript to a partner school you have attended, so that they may grant you an associate or bachelor's degree upon completion of sufficient and appropriate credit hours from both institutions. In turn, the degree-granting institution will provide Ferris with an updated transcript reflecting the newly earned credential.
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university.
Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt students from completing program-specific prerequisites or higher-level general education course requirements. Students should contact their advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.
Transfer Equivalencies Tools
The transfer equivalencies link is located in the Transfer Resources section at transfer.ferris.edu.
Disclaimer
Transfer guides are not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information in
this guide is subject to change and is aligned with the catalog year listed above.
Students should contact their community college and/or Ferris to keep informed of
changes. Students' final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies
with the student. Please refer to the Ferris catalog for the most current curriculum.
Partners may contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships with
questions or updates at [email protected].