Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Apartment Management

The Undergraduate Certificate in Apartment Management is a specialized program offered by the Miller College of Business at Ball State University. This program is one of the only online apartment management certificates in the United States and is designed to provide students with a distinctive credential in the fast-growing apartment industry.

Program Overview

The apartment industry is a significant sector, with apartment communities often valued at an average of $20 million and having annual budgets of more than $2 million. The program prepares students to provide exemplary customer service, understand the legal and financial issues related to property management, and succeed in the day-to-day operations of large or small communities.

Why a Certificate in Apartment Management?

• The jobs are out there, with significant growth expected in the apartment industry over the next decade.
• Ball State's reputation in this industry and in online education means that property management companies are coming to the university looking for future employees.
• The program offers competitively-priced tuition.
• The program was developed with the support of the National Apartment Association Education Institute.
• Online courses are taught by the same experienced faculty members who teach on-campus classes.
• As part of the certificate, students will have the opportunity to earn the Certified Apartment Leasing Professional (CALP) designation.
• The program enhances a college degree students may already have or allows them to take a first step toward a college degree.
• Students will have access to Ball State's Residential Property Management Advisory Board, whose members represent major property management companies from across the country.

Course Requirements

The 21-credit undergraduate certificate program includes the following courses:

• Principles of Accounting I
• Customer Service
• Housing Decisions
• Introduction to Residential Property Management
• Marketing and Leasing Residential Properties
• Facilities Management
• Socially Impactful Housing

Admission Requirements

Admission to Ball State is selective, and the university carefully evaluates all applications on an individual basis. Applying for admission is straightforward, and students can use the convenient, comprehensive, and secure online application. Admission requirements vary depending on how far along students are in their education.

Application Deadlines

The program has rolling admissions, which means students can apply at any time. An advisor will help determine which semester students can start registering for courses. Students should plan to give staff from their previous schools at least 3-4 weeks to send official transcripts to Ball State.

Students from Other States

Ball State is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to accept online students from all U.S. states. However, if students are considering a program that leads to professional licensure, some states may have additional regulations. Students should review the state authorization website if they live outside of Indiana and contact the university if they have questions.