Explore the exciting, fast-paced world of business leadership and entrepreneurship through one of Ball State’s programs in the Department of Management. Learn from our team of expert faculty in a supportive community that’s driven to give you the expertise, confidence, and connections needed to build a successful career.

The Department of Management offers high-quality, industry-relevant, and academically rigorous degree programs. Learn more about the core learning goals of our majors.

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Business Administration

Business Administration Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Our Bachelor’s degree in business administration offers a broad perspective on business, a welcoming academic community, and real world-ready preparation for your career. Learn more.

 

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Business Administration (Online)

Bachelor of Science

The online Bachelor's of Business Administration offers a well-rounded business education, enabling you to further your skills in various business disciplines while solving real-world business challenges. Taught by the same award-winning faculty as the on-campus program, it prepares you for diverse business careers while fitting around your busy schedule. Learn More.

 


 

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Real-world, hands-on curriculum. If you have an entrepreneurial mind, Ball State’s entrepreneurship and innovation major is right for you. Learn more.

 


 

Management and Leadership

Management and Leadership Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Management and Leadership majors develop important and in-demand "soft skills" including competencies such as self-awareness, change management, managing with emotional intelligence, problem-solving, decision-making, team building, motivation, influence, conflict resolution, and negotiation. Majors have the option to complete the People and Culture track or the International Business track.

The People and Culture track focuses on human resource management competencies such as talent acquisition, employee learning, development and engagement, workforce management and employee relations, and strategic human resources. Students completing this track have the opportunity to earn their SHRM certification. 

The International Business track focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today's global economy. Majors have opportunities to follow their business and cultural interests and may study abroad while gaining a solid foundation in core business areas.

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Minor in Management and Leadership

Want to learn basic business management skills you can apply in almost any industry? Ball State’s foundations of management minor is perfect for non-business majors who want a real-world knowledge of business management. Learn more.

Minor in Business

Ball State’s minor in business will give you a glimpse into the business world and help you apply the basics of business in a variety of career settings. Learn more.

Minor in Organizational Communication

If you’ve got your sights set on a high-powered corporate career, Ball State’s minor in organizational communication will equip you with the communication skills and strategies needed to climb the ladder. Learn more.

Minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Designed for business and non-business majors alike, our minor in entrepreneurship and innovation prepares you with best practices, provides networking with professional entrepreneurs, and guides you on how to participate in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Learn more.

Minor in International Business

Designed specifically for business majors, a minor in international business gives you a strong foundation in the fundamentals of practicing business in a global setting. Learn more.

Minor in People and Culture

Learn how to lead employees and co-workers toward common goals in the workplace and help them reach their highest potential. Learn more.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

AACSB-Accredited

Our nationally ranked program combines quality teaching through personal attention with practical and rigorous experiences. Our 30- or 33-credit degree—offered either on campus or online—focuses on building your strategy, ethics, and leadership knowledge and skills. Learn more.