Program Overview

Master's Degree in Business Education

The Master's Degree in Business Education at Ball State University is designed for business and marketing educators at the middle school, high school, and post-secondary levels, as well as business industry trainers seeking an advanced credential or further professional opportunities.

Quick Facts

• Next Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Delivery: 100% Online
• Major Credits: 30
• No GMAT or GRE Scores Required
• Consistently nationally ranked by U.S. News

Master of Arts

The Master of Arts in Business Education combines innovation in teaching with a practical approach, allowing educators to immediately improve their instructional practices.

Why a Master's Degree in Business Education?

National Rankings

• Ball State is consistently highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report in best online graduate education programs.
• U.S. News also ranks the Master's Degrees in Education Programs among the best online programs for veterans.

Advantages

• Competitively-priced tuition
• Relevant, flexible courses
• Specialized tracks
• No GRE scores required
• Only a 2.75 minimum undergraduate GPA
• Can be completed in as little as one year
• Requires no thesis
• Courses are offered year-round
• Asynchronous course design
• Transfer in up to nine hours of approved credit

Course Requirements

The Master of Arts degree offers several tracks for business and marketing education educators, including:

Tracks

• Adult Education Track
• Business and Industry Trainer Track
• Community College Track
• Curriculum and Instruction Track
• Customizable Track
• Dual Credit Track
• Educational Technology Track
• Master Educator Track
• Special Education Track

MA in Business Education Dual Degree Option

It is possible to earn a second master's degree with nine shared credits from the online MA in Business Education program. The program already shares credits with the following programs:

Online Master's Degrees

• M.S. in Accounting
• M.S. in Business Analytics
• Master of Business Administration

Online Graduate Certificates

It is also possible to earn an MA in Business Education and use coursework from an online graduate certificate to fulfill program electives.

Certificates

• Business Administration
• Business Analytics
• Finance
• Healthcare Administration
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

State Authorization

Ball State is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to accept online students from all U.S. states. However, if you are considering a program that leads to professional licensure, some states may have additional regulations.