Overview

During the Executive Development and Public Service program of Ball State University you have the opportunity—depending on your career goals—to put your degree emphasis on business, communication, gerontology, political science, psychology, healthcare, higher education, or other disciplines.

This degree could take you to settings such as in industry, government, military, and health and human services.

Depending on the courses you take, the program can be taken all online or as a blend of online and live, on-site courses. Some of our classes are offered on our main campus in Muncie, Indiana, or in the Greater Indianapolis area.

Why a Master’s Degree in Executive Development

What makes Ball State’s master’s in executive development different from so many other programs?

This master’s degree has a proven track record with a more than 50-year history for people pursuing a number of career opportunities.

Designed specifically for adults, you can opt for evening and Saturday classes.

You can choose from face-to-face courses, online courses, or a blend of both.

Face-to-face courses are offered evenings (Monday through Thursday) and five full-day Saturdays.

It’s one of Ball State’s most customizable and interdisciplinary programs. You can design the program around your career goals, working one on one with an academic advisor.

The master’s degree program can also be used as preparation for entry into the doctorate in adult, higher and community education as a cognate or minor.

You can graduate within two years since it’s a 30-credits program.

The program’s flexibility makes it a favorite among active military, veterans, healthcare, and government employees.

Program has strong degree of racial and ethnic diversity.

Ideal if you are looking for professional development, a promotion, or career change.

It’s the only executive development for public service program in the state of Indiana that provides the option of taking face-to-face courses.

As a practitioner degree, this program prepares you to apply your expertise effectively in a variety of specialized settings, rather than specializing in one discipline.

If you’re wondering how you might fit into the program, learn more about the students who will be your classmates

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychology of Adult Adjustment

Financial Accounting

Public Relations: Theories & Applications

Database Design

Educational Leadership

Aging in Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Your application must be completed two weeks before the start of the semester you’re planning to enroll.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

Public Policy Public Relations View 38 other Masters in Public Relations in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an institution recognized by a regional accrediting association.

GRE not required

If you cannot meet the requirements, you may be considered for admission under probationary status.

Transcripts showing your complete academic record. You may submit unofficial transcripts at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested at the time of admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15312 USD / year

≈ 15312 USD / year
Out-of-State

15312 USD / year

≈ 15312 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10208 USD / year

≈ 10208 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Executive Development and Public Service.

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Overview

Why a Master’s Degree in Executive Development

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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