Overview

You’ll graduate prepared with the technical and managerial skills you need for a professional career in the dynamic and diverse graphic arts and printing industry.

The goal of our program is to prepare professionals who:

Possess entry-level technical knowledge of materials, processes, and applications in graphic communications.

Apply theories, concepts, and principles found in mathematics, science, humanities, and the social/behavioral sciences to problems (or solve problems) in graphic communication and management.

Understand and effectively apply computer applications and information systems to technical processes and managerial applications in the industry.

Have the team building, communication skills, and managerial abilities to successfully manage graphic communication projects.

Seek continued professional growth and are able to assume leadership roles within the profession.

What You Will Learn

The Graphic Arts Management program of Ball State University covers all aspects of printing and provides opportunities for you to use some of the same printing equipment used in the industry.

Your classes will cover topics like:

commercial printing and publishing

printing materials and equipment

computer applications for creative and managerial functions

quality control and production control systems

prepress, estimating, and printing management

What Can You Do with a Graphic Arts Management Degree?

Graduates are well-prepared to work in many areas of the graphic arts and printing industry and usually begin their careers in entry-level managerial or technical positions. Many entrepreneurial graduates start their own graphic arts and printing companies.

Locations where graduates work include:

printing companies

paper mills

prepress firms

advertising firms

packaging firms

publishing companies

ink companies

specialty printers

Common job titles of graduates working in the printing industry include:

production manager

sales manager

customer services manager

printing estimators

prepress managers

quality assurance managers

print buyers

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Commercial Printing and Publishing

Printing Materials and Equipment

Computer Applications for Creative and Managerial Functions

Quality Control and Production Control Systems

Prepress, Estimating, and Printing Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: Your application must be completed two weeks before the start of the semester you’re planning to enroll.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Muncie, United States

Disciplines

Graphic Design Management of Creative Industries View 607 other Bachelors in Graphic Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

Average admitted student GPA.

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to Ball State is competitive. We review each individual application to consider your academic performance, level of course work, and English proficiency test scores

Admission criteria include the strength of your high school curriculum and your performance, curricular patterns, and if your grade trends in academic courses were positive and consistent

SAT/ACT scores are not required for admission but scores may be used to meet our English proficiency requirement

You must pay a nonrefundable application fee of U.S. $60

You must provide high school transcripts and diplomas from all institutions where you have studied in the past. They must be submitted in English or with an official translation

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Financial Documentation

No grade point average guarantees admission to Ball State. We look for applicants that have demonstrated above average grades.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27496 USD / year

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Out-of-State

27496 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8948 USD / year

≈ 8948 USD / year

Living costs

Muncie

United States

876 - 1417 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

What You Will Learn

What Can You Do with a Graphic Arts Management Degree?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Muncie

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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