School of Visual and Performing Arts
M.S. In Graphic Communications Technology Management
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dr. Cyril Nwako
TEC 114, (908) 737-3538
E-mail: cnwako@kean.edu
The M.S. degree in Graphic Communications Technology Management is designed to prepare graduates with knowledge that will prepare them for management level positions in the Graphic Communications industry. Students will be offered courses that will give them the essential advanced knowledge of current advances in digital imaging, digital printing, and color image processing. This information will be combined with advanced management considerations in areas such as: cost analysis, sales analysis, marketing, human resources management, management systems communications and the legal environment of contemporary business. Kean University offers the only Graduate Graphic Communications program in the state.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the University’s admission requirements, the following is required:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (lower GPA may be considered with additional experience)
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Departmental interview.
- Undergraduate or professional experience in: lithography, photography, desktop
publishing, color image processing, accounting and economics.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
- 39 credits
- Two required core courses (6 credits.)
- Eight required area of specialization courses
- (24 credits.)
- Three elective courses (9 credits.)
CORE COURSES 3 credits
- MIS 5102 Management Systems Comm. 3
AREA OF SPECIALIZATION 24 credits
- GCOM 5610 Digital Image Preparation 3
- GCOM 5620 Digital Print Comm. Imaging 3
- GCOM 5630 Color Analysis and Image Processing 3
- GCOM 5660 Sales Analysis in Graphic Comm. 3
- GCOM 5670 Estimating and Cost Analysis in Graphic Communications 3
- GCOM 5680 Management Issues in Graphic Communications 3
- MKT 5400 Marketing Management 3
- MIS 5506 Legal Environment of Business Policy and Info. Management 3
ELECTIVES 9 credits
* Three courses selected with advisement.
TOTAL 39 CREDITS