Academic Programs in Miller College of Business

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Options. You have plenty of them when you decide to study as a business major in the Miller College of Business. Programs of study in the Miller College of Business are developed by seven academic departments, providing exceptional learning opportunities.

SOAR Program

Our SOAR program supplies you with a one-semester course through your first three years of study to enhance career competencies, develop professional preparedness, and connect you with campus resources. Learn more.

Bachelor's

Accounting

Accounting Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

Our undergraduate accounting major prepares you for a successful career in accounting. It blends broad-based course work, immersive and experiential learning opportunities, and easy pathways to move up to graduate-level work. Learn more.

Accounting Major (Online)

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

Ball State University's online Bachelor's in Accounting equips you with the skills to analyze financial data, prepare financial statements, and more. It provides the same quality education as the on-campus program, with course work designed for working adults. Learn More.

Applied Business Studies

Fashion Industry Studies Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Our bachelor’s degree in fashion industry studies prepares you to enter a variety of career paths within the fashion industry through hands-on application and foundational knowledge. Your creative and practical experience, gained through course work, seminars, study abroad trips, and required internship will allow you to apply theory and practice as you engage in a variety of projects. Learn more.

Hospitality Innovation and Leadership Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Ball State’s hospitality innovation and leadership program is a fun and fast-paced roadmap to upper-level management positions in the hospitality industry. Learn more.

Property Management Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Looking for career opportunities nationwide and to make yourself attractive to employers before you even graduate? Our bachelor’s degree in property management could put you on the path to managing multimillion-dollar apartment communities and other residential properties across the U.S. Learn more.

Economics

Economics Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

Our economics major at Ball State will prepare you for demanding and wide-ranging roles across sectors in business, government, nonprofits, education, law, banking, and more. You will understand how economic systems work and how they shift in changing circumstances. To further focus your studies, you will also pick from three options: business, financial analyst, or liberal arts. Learn more.

Economics Major (Online)

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

The online Bachelor's in Economics provides you with a strong foundation in economic theories and concepts, preparing you for careers in various sectors. This flexible program, taught by renowned faculty, provides the same quality education as the on-campus program, allowing you to learn from home. Learn more.

Mathematical Economics Major

Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

An interdepartmental major between Ball State’s Department of Economics and Department of Mathematical Sciences, our bachelor’s degree in mathematical economics will help you apply your math skills to the world of economics and prepare you for a career as an economic analyst. Learn more.

Finance and Insurance

Finance Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

With a finance degree, you’ll learn how to leverage powerful problem-solving skills in corporate finance, management of financial institutions, security analysis and portfolio management, personal financial planning, and more—all under the guidance of faculty renowned for top-notch teaching in an ambitious student community. Learn more.

Risk Management and Insurance Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

Our bachelor’s degree in risk management and insurance prepares you to help both businesses and everyday people plan for the known, unknown, and unknowable. You’ll learn how individuals and businesses manage risk through life and health insurance, personal insurance, commercial insurance, insurance law, and risk management. Learn more.

Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM)

Business Analytics Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-accredited

Our program in business analytics will help you attack data by creating new insights for companies by analyzing and mining large data sets through statistical methods. Your program will prepare you to jump into the world of business with a solid grounding in theory and thorough experience in practical application across industry sectors. Learn more.

Business Information Systems Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

With a degree in business information systems, you’ll be positioned to become an invaluable contributor by helping companies understand and harness technology to stay competitive in the marketplace. You’ll be responsible for planning, developing, and managing computer technologies that support business operations, logistics and supply chain management, and business analytics. Learn more.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

This program includes hands-on learning in detailed logistics functions, supply-chain decision making, modern techniques of production in organizations, and customer relationship management—all under the direction of our outstanding faculty. Learn more.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Major (Online)

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

The online Bachelor’s in Logistics and Supply Chain Management equips you to manage the flow of goods, from sourcing to delivery, through online, asynchronous courses. This AACSB-accredited program, designed for working adults, prepares you for high-demand jobs in a growing field. Learn more.

Management

Business Administration Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

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.

Business Administration Major (Online)

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

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 Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

Our undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship and innovation is one of the most challenging on campus and among the most rigorous entrepreneurship programs in the country. It was named the National Model Undergraduate Program at the 2013 U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) conference. Over the course of two years, you will develop a real-life business plan for a new venture and ultimately defend it in front of a panel of business professionals—all with your graduation on the line. Learn more.

Management and Leadership Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

Our innovative, hands-on, and personalized program is designed to develop talented graduates who are engaged, well-rounded, problem solvers, and critical and creative thinkers with the management and leadership expertise needed for building and sustaining successful, vibrant, diverse, and inclusive organizations and communities. Learn more.

Marketing

Marketing Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of marketing. Our undergraduate degree will prepare you for a career in advertising, sales, Internet marketing, marketing communication, product brand management, social media marketing and analytics, and much more. Learn more.

Professional Selling Major

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science | AACSB-ACCREDITED

Our bachelor’s degree in professional selling teaches you the professional selling process, how to build trust, how to engage in persuasive communication, how to use the latest technology to work smarter, and what to expect from a career in sales management—all taught by outstanding faculty with real-world sales expertise. Learn more.

Master's

Master's Degree in Accounting

Master of Science (AACSB-Accredited)

No matter your goals, a master’s degree from the Miller College of Business will give you a solid foundation for achieving them and help you put your career into overdrive. Our master's degree is a 30-credit program that offers additional in-depth professional and leadership development and is ideal for CPA preparation. Learn more.

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

AACSB-Accredited

Ranked as one of the top MBA programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report, Ball State’s MBA program has long been known for quality teaching that’s filled with the practical and rigorous experiences necessary to excel in today’s global and digital economy. All of this, plus personal attention and real-time interaction, is wrapped into a 30- or 31-credit-hour degree that focuses on building your strategy, ethics, and leadership knowledge and skills. Learn more.

Master's Degree in Business Analytics

AACSB-Accredited

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. This master’s degree in business analytics is designated a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Learn more.

Master's Degree in Business Education

Master of Arts

Our online master of arts in business education degree is designed especially for business and marketing educators at the middle school, high school, and post-secondary levels, and business industry trainers who are seeking an advanced credential or further professional opportunities. Learn more.

Minors

Accounting

Minor in Accounting

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.

Minor in Financial Information

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.

Applied Business Studies

Minor in Fashion

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.

Minor in Food Management

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.

Minor in Hospitality Management

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 Property Management

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.

Economics

Minor in Economics

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.

Finance and Insurance

Minor in Banking

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.

Minor in Financial Planning

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.

Minor in Risk Management and Insurance

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.

Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM)

Minor in Business Analytics

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.

Minor in Business Information Technology

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.

Minor in Foundations of Computer Systems

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.

Minor Information Systems

AACSB-Accredited

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.

Minor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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.

Management

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 Business

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.

Minor in Management and Leadership

Learn how to manage and lead people across a broad array of organizations, including non-profit, government, entrepreneurial, and corporate settings with a minor in management and leadership. Learn more.

Minor in International Business

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.

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.

Marketing

Minor in Digital Marketing Strategy and Analytics

AACSB-Accredited

Open to all majors

Build social media marketing campaigns and eCommerce websites. Understand how content marketing and search engine optimization are used to attract leads and drive business growth. Use real-world marketing automation and analytic software to level-up your marketing efforts. A minor in digital marketing strategy and analytics will prepare you for the rapidly changing digital world. Learn more.

Minor in Marketing

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.

Minor in Professional Selling

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.

Certificates

Undergraduate Certificate in Apartment Management

One of the only all-online apartment management credentials in the U.S., Ball State’s certificate in apartment management will put you on the path to a lucrative, in-demand career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the nation. Learn more.

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

If you’re pursuing a business career and are interested in further opportunities, either inside or outside your company, our graduate certificate in business administration could be the catalyst for your career needs. Learn more.

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics

Our graduate certificate in business analytics is right for you if you want to grow your career as you cultivate an analytics-based leadership mindset. You’ll develop both quantitative and analytical skills as you work with real-world problems from the business domain. Learn more.

Graduate Certificate in Finance

If you’re on track to be a financial analyst, budget analyst, financial manager, corporate treasurer/controller, or management consultant, Ball State’s graduate certificate in finance can give you the analytic and theoretical tools needed once you get there. Learn more.

Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration

Our graduate certificate in healthcare administration will keep you current professionally and show your employer that you’re serious about adding to your administrative skills. You'll develop a comprehensive understanding of state-of-the-art business practices, and learn to apply business knowledge to the healthcare field. Learn more.

Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

With our graduate certificate in logistics and supply chain management, you'll learn how to successfully coordinate activities along a supply chain; improve the efficiency and effectiveness from a supply chain’s perspective; manage a project across companies along a supply chain; and improve the quality of products or services through supply chain collaboration. Learn more.

Accreditation

Ball State University has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earning the honor of being a member of AACSB’s Business Education Alliance. Learn more.

The Miller College of Business

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