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
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Credits
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Disciplines
Public Policy Public Relations View 651 other Masters in Public Policy in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
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 Fee
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International
21222 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21222 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
21222 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21222 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
7758 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7758 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Muncie
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.