9 Master's degrees offered by the university

The Business Administration program of Ball State University has a reputation for quality teaching that delivers the practical and rigorous experiences necessary to excel in today’s global and digital economy.

Innovation in teaching combined with a practical approach that lets you immediately improve what you do as an educator is what you can expect from the Business Education program of Ball State University.

Do you enjoy analyzing economic risk and solving financial problems? The Actuarial Science program of Ball State University is one of the few graduate programs in the nation focused on actuarial science. You’ll build on a foundation of business and mathematics, tailoring your studies to your individual interests through electives.

If you’re a general contractor or project manager, or seeking such a title in the construction industry, it’s the perfect time to consider an MBA with a concentration in construction management. Ball State’s construction management concentration is a specialized business degree that supports a massive industry.

The Executive Development for Public Service Master is offered by Ball State University. Are you an executive, manager, or supervisor for a government, not-for-profit, or for-profit organization? Are you looking for a master’s degree that will boost your leadership and administration skills?

Put your career into overdrive with our master’s degree in accounting. Whether your goals are to move directly into an accounting career, earn your CPA designation, or pursue more graduate work, the Accounting program of Ball State University will give you a solid foundation for achieving them.

If you already have a bachelor’s degree and want to prepare for a career in public management at a government agency or nonprofit organization, then the Public Administration program of Ball State University is the right choice for you.

A master’s degree in Emerging Media Design and Development from Ball State University will catapult you into a world of cross-platform, interdisciplinary work. You’ll learn how to plan, develop, deploy and test communication designs and storytelling across digital platforms. 

Ball State University’s Master of Science in Business Analytics online program combines business acumen with data science tools to prepare you to excel in a high-demand, data-driven field.