AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Accounting Majors, open only to business majors
The Minor in Accounting extends the accounting knowledge of Miller College of Business majors beyond the introductory courses. Courses elevate student knowledge of financial accounting, introduce tax accounting, and apply accounting skills hands-on with popular software applications. Open only to Miller College of Business majors which require completion of the Business Core curriculum. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to finance majors
The Department of Finance and Insurance has partnered with the Indiana Bankers Association to provide you with curricular and career opportunities in the field of banking. Our minor in banking guides you through several foundational courses to elevate your understanding of bank management and provides a career path in banking. The internship program will provide you with the opportunity to gain real world experience in settings outside of the classroom and will provide you with an understanding of how local banks impact communities and the local economy. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Open to all majors
With a minor in business analytics, students will attack data by creating new insights for companies by gathering large data sets through statistical methods. This program prepares students to jump into the world of business with a basic knowledge in theory and thorough experience in practical application. If the idea of applying technical analytical skills sounds appealing in your major, a minor in business analytics is right for you. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to business majors
Our minor in business information technology is ideal for non-business majors who want to add a tech edge to their course of study. A minor in business information technology will give you a strong foundation in computer skills for your future career or graduate studies. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Open to all majors
Our minor in economics is a powerful companion to any major—from business to social sciences to mathematical sciences. It also prepares you for law school or a career in government. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Entrepreneurship & Innovation majors
Do you want the business know-how to seize opportunities in your chosen industry and bring them to the marketplace? Designed for business and non-business majors alike, our minor in entrepreneurial management will prepare you to see all your professional endeavors—no matter what degree you earn—from an enterprising perspective. Learn more.
Not open to Fashion majors
Boost your skills and expand your career opportunities with a minor in fashion. You will have the option of learning about various components of the fashion industry, including fashion forecasting, visual merchandising, and fashion promotion. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Business majors
The Minor in Financial Information provides broad exposure to business finances for non-business majors. Students who plan to begin a full-time or side business will get the information they need to understand and analyze the costing, payroll, tax, and other accounting aspects of their activity. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Open to all majors
How does the idea of completing a minor while earning a professional certification sound? In addition to providing a valuable grounding in financial-planning coursework, our recently revised Minor in Financial Planning sets you on course to earn a Certified Financial Planning certificate from the CFP® Board before graduation. Learn more.
Not open to Hospitality Innovation & Leadership majors
If you’re interested in opening or managing a restaurant, running a catering business, or succeeding in any food-centric career, round out your studies with a minor in food management. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Business majors
Are you a non-business major who wants to get a handle on the best practices for running a business? Ball State’s minor in foundations of 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.
AACSB-Accredited
Open to all majors
This is an inter-disciplinary program. It teaches students the basic knowledge of computer hardware, software, and applications in the real world. It is ideal for the students who is willing to have a full understanding of computer systems. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Business majors
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.
Open to all majors
If you’re dreaming of working in any facet of the hospitality industry, a hospitality management minor is right up your alley. Our program will provide you with an overview of careers in the hospitality industry, including lodging, event, meeting, and convention management. Learn more.
Minor in Human Resource Management
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Human Resource Management majors
Effective human resource management is an essential business function for the success of any organization. Students earning a minor human resource management gain valuable knowledge and skills which prepare them to effectively manage employees, an organization’s most important asset, towards personal and company goals. Students will complete courses focused on managing behavior in organizations, employee relations, employment law, and talent management.
AACSB-Accredited
Open only to Computer Science majors
In today’s tech-saturated global marketplace, businesses can’t survive without a strong team of computer information systems experts. With a minor in computer information systems from Ball State, you’ll learn about planning, developing, and managing computer technologies that support business operations, logistics and supply chain management, and business analytics. This minor is for computer science students who want to complement their degree with a minor that provides a business-centered approach to technology. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Computer Science majors
In today’s tech-saturated global marketplace, businesses can’t survive without a strong team of computer information systems experts. With a minor in computer information systems from Ball State, you’ll learn about planning, developing, and managing computer technologies that support business operations, logistics and supply chain management, and business analytics. This minor is for students in majors other than Computer Science who want to complement their degree with an enhanced understanding of computer information systems. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Open only to Business majors
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.
AACSB-Accredited
Open to all majors
Learn how to use appropriate tools to manage LSCM business processes in both services and manufacturing organizations. Students will learn project management, quality management, operation management, and analytical tools, such as simulation and optimization in inventory management and logistics and transportation management. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Marketing or Professional Selling majors or minors in Professional Selling
Understanding consumer lifestyles. Identifying niche markets. Analyzing consumer insights. If these and other related marketing tasks sound appealing, then a minor in marketing from Ball State is right for you. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Marketing or Professional Selling majors or Marketing minors
Ball State’s minor in professional selling prepares you for the professional selling process, including how to build trust, how to engage in persuasive communication, and how to use the latest technology to work smarter. Learn more.
Open to all majors
Complement your major in interior design, general studies, or business with a minor in property management (RPM). Our coursework in housing, maintenance, marketing and leasing, customer service, and more will give you the knowledge foundation you need to work in the apartment industry. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Not open to Risk Management & Insurance majors
Whether you’re pursuing a degree in business or an entirely different academic field, a minor in risk management and insurance will give you an overview of how businesses and everyday people plan for the known, unknown, and unknowable. Learn more.
AACSB-Accredited
Open to all majors
Great businesses are built on great products. How do you get great products? By having great processes. With a minor or certificate in Six Sigma, you’ll be positioned to help companies save millions by improving their production cycles and reducing product defects. Learn more.