Western Michigan’s Graphic and Printing Sciences is an internationally recognized department in regards to high quality research and the ability to produce highly educated graduates. The GPS program provides state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms that are located at WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences campus. Smaller class sizes allow for individual interactions between students and faculty, as well as opportunities to work along side industry professionals
TYPICAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR GPS GRADUATES
· Account Executive
· Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
· Color Management Specialist
· Communication Specialist
· Company President/Owner
· Computer Specialist
· Corporate Purchaser
· Creative Director
· Customer Service Representative
· Desktop Technician
· Digital Photographer
· Digital Solutions Specialist
· Director of Preprint Graphics
· Division Manager
· Editor · Educator
· Estimator
· Graphic Designer
· Illustrator
· Imaging Scientist
· Marketing Specialist
· Media Specialist
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· Network Specialist
· Page Layout & Desig
· Photo Journalist / Manager
· Plant Manager
· Prepress Manager
· Production Manager
· Production Supervisor
· Project Engineer
· Promotions Specialist
· Publisher
· Purchasing Agent
· Quality Assurance Engineer
· Quality Control Supervisor
· Sales Representative
· Systems Analyst
· Systems Manager
· Research Director
· Research Engineer
· Technical Consultant
· Technical Liaison
· Technical Manager
· Web Page Designer |
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Graduates function effectively as both team members and team leaders, understanding the dynamics of team behavior, communication, and leadership skills.
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