Ball State University
2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306, United States

Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana. It has three off campus centers in Fishers, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne.

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To stay relevant in a global economy, modern businesses need sharp leaders who keenly understand business technology. As a major in computer and information technology at Ball State, you’ll become one of those leaders. Our program of study helps you build a strong foundation in the concepts, theories, and practices of information technology, including the design, implementation, and administration of secured systems and networks.

To master business technology, you’ll need to go beyond classroom learning. That’s why our course of study includes an internship where students engage in immersive learning that provides meaningful professional experiences.

Skills You Will Learn

Cybersecurity

Datacenter Virtualization

Cloud Computing

Wired/Wireless Network Infrastructures

Technology Leadership

Careers in Computer and Information Technology

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for technical and supervisory positions in information technology. They may work as:

computer support specialists

system/network administrator

system/network engineer

IT project manager

director of technology

IT consultant

Graduates may also provide software, hardware, and networking support and identify, research, and resolve hardware and associated software problems.

Several students also choose to enter graduate school directly after graduation.  This is an alternative appropriate for students who intend to pursue careers in information technology administration.

 

Ball State practices rolling admission, which means our staff will review your application and decide on your admission after we receive all of your credentials. You should follow the admission requirements for international applicants if you are not a United States citizen, a Permanent Resident of the U.S., refugee, asylee, or DACA status holder. This includes prospective students with pending U.S. Permanent Resident applications.

Make sure to review all the steps to apply, which depends on what type of student you are: traditional freshman, transfer, exchange, or online.  Please read each description carefully to ensure you apply correctly and have the best chances of being admitted to Ball State.

Ball State University recommends all undergraduate international applicants to submit a Duolingo, TOEFL, Pearson's PTE, IELTS, SAT, or ACT score if you do not qualify for one of the waivers listed below. Your official English proficiency test must be sent by the testing agency directly to admissions@bsu.edu. English proficiency test scores are good for 24 months. Test scores older than 24 months will not be accepted.

SAT or ACT scores must be officially submitted to Ball State University (school code 1051).

Please note that English proficiency requirements are based on educational history alone, and not on immigration status or status as an international or domestic applicant. Domestic applicants may also be subject to English proficiency standards and admission practices if they do not meet English proficiency requirements or qualify for a waiver as listed on this page.

Required Scores for English Proficiency

Duolingo — 110 or higher

TOEFL — 79

Ball State University accepts MyBest™ scores for the TOEFL iBT® test, in addition to TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date

IELTS — 6.5 Band

Pearson's PTE — 53

SAT Critical Reading Section or SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing — 500

ACT English Section — 21

Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB)

https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/international/undergraduate/application-requirements-and-procedures

 

International Admissions must receive all of your application materials by these dates for consideration for a specific term

Fall Term - application materials due by June 15th

Spring Term - application materials due by November 15th

Summer Term - application materials due by March 15th

https://www.bsu.edu/admissions/international/undergraduate/application-requirements-and-procedures

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through channel partner.