M.A. in Graphic Communications
Management and Technology

ADVISORY BOARD MENTORING PROGRAM

The Graphic Communications Management and Technology advisory board is comprised of top executives from every sector of the graphic communications business. As leaders in the field, board members recognize that the ability of students to successfully lead and manage determines the future of the industry. Because of this, students are encouraged to participate in a mentorship program that pairs them with an advisory board member. As you learn to recognize and apply creative ideas to the business world, you gain the benefit of your mentor’s experience, expertise, and observations of real world business scenarios.

Your mentor acts as a bridge between the academic and professional worlds. He or she may help you to find an internship or job or to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to on-the-job situations.

Students are referred to a particular board member by the program director, based on the student's area of study. Communications between student and mentor range from e-mail discussions and phone conversations to face-to-face meetings. Board members often include the student they are mentoring in industry events and other business activities that help the student to develop leadership skills and better understand the role of management.