One Ball State Day 2025
The Department of Applied Business Studies, established in Fall 2020, is dedicated to preparing students for dynamic careers in Fashion Industry Studies, Hospitality Innovation and Leadership, and Property Management. Our student-focused programs provide hands-on, immersive experiences that build the skills necessary for success in today’s industries. Through direct engagement with professionals and strong community involvement, our students gain real-world insights that set them apart.
Make an Impact on One Ball State Day 2025
This year, we’re highlighting a few of our outstanding students who embody what makes our programs unique, impactful, and essential for future industry leaders. Your generosity helps bring their education to life!
Support Fashion Industry Studies
Your gift to the Fashion Industry Studies Program will help support the program’s general operations, including but not limited to activities, advancement, and operational needs. Additionally, your support may help fund opportunities such as student travel for industry field trips, providing real-world exposure that can be financially challenging. With your generosity, we can help remove financial barriers and create opportunities for every student to succeed.
"I love this major because it's a close-knit community of creative and business-savvy students working towards a place in the fashion industry. I chose Ball State because I loved the beautiful campus and small class sizes. In the future, I plan to work in visual merchandising or trend forecasting."
– Clare Sexton, Fashion Merchandising Major
Empower Hospitality Innovation and Leadership
Your donation to the Hospitality Innovation and Leadership Program will help support the program’s general operations, including but not limited to activities, advancement, and operational needs. This support may also help fund opportunities such as study abroad experiences, field trips, industry conferences, and job shadowing, expanding learning beyond the classroom and equipping students with the skills and insights to excel in the hospitality industry.
"I am happy I chose the hospitality program and look forward to graduating in the next two years! I want to work at a resort because I enjoy doing a little bit of everything. At Ball State, I've had the opportunity to learn about all the different aspects of the hospitality industry hands-on."
– Mary Mantle, Hospitality Innovation and Leadership Major
Invest in Property Management Success
Your contribution to the Property Management Program helps support the needs of the Residential Property Management (RPM) program, such as assisting students in obtaining professional credentials, materials, and exams. This support allows them to graduate not only with a bachelor’s degree but also with key industry certifications that give them a competitive edge.
"This program fully prepares you to become a successful professional. The opportunities Ball State provides to network with experts in the industry are endless. This program has allowed me to challenge myself to achieve greatness."
– Lauren Reed, Property Management Major
Your Gift Transforms Student Experiences
If you're passionate about supporting student success and shaping future industry leaders, consider making a gift to the Applied Business Studies Fund. Your donation will provide vital resources across all three programs, helping students access meaningful learning experiences and professional opportunities.
Make your impact today and help our students thrive!
| Rank | Prize | Units, Funds, & Programs | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Theatre & Dance | 123 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Indiana Academy | 87 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Ball State Fund | 69 |
| 4 | Soccer | 49 | |
| 5 | Communication Studies | 40 | |
| 6 | Accounting | 39 | |
| 7 | Name a Goose | 34 | |
| 8 | Men's Tennis | 31 | |
| 9 | Scholarships | 30 | |
| 10 | Field Hockey | 30 | |
| 11 | Football | 26 | |
| 12 | School of Music | 21 | |
| 13 | Student Emergency Aid Fund | 20 | |
| 14 | Gymnastics | 20 | |
| 15 | Burris Laboratory School | 19 |
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | $10,401.75 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Football | $8,045.00 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Men's Tennis | $8,035.00 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Men's Golf | $7,950.00 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | $7,450.00 |
| 6 | Charles W. Brown Planetarium | $5,050.00 | |
| 7 | Ball State Fund | $3,480.08 | |
| 8 | Communication Studies | $3,248.36 | |
| 9 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | $3,205.00 | |
| 10 | Women's Basketball | $2,525.00 | |
| 11 | Alumni Programs | $2,445.00 | |
| 12 | Soccer | $2,420.00 | |
| 13 | Accounting | $2,345.00 | |
| 14 | Burris Laboratory School | $1,875.00 | |
| 15 | Scholarships | $1,850.00 |
| Rank | Prize | Unit | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Theatre & Dance | 309 |
| 2 | $500 | Indiana Academy | 207 |
| 3 | $500 | Ball State Fund | 136 |
| 4 | $500 | Communication Studies | 126 |
| 5 | Soccer | 124 | |
| 6 | Accounting | 101 | |
| 7 | Football | 86 | |
| 8 | School of Music | 85 | |
| 9 | Field Hockey | 84 | |
| 10 | Gymnastics | 77 | |
| 11 | Men's Tennis | 70 | |
| 12 | Burris Laboratory School | 59 | |
| 13 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | 58 | |
| 14 | Student Emergency Aid Fund | 55 | |
| 15 | Softball | 53 |
| Rank | Prize | Unit | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | 465 |
| 2 | $1,000 | Indiana Academy | 299 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Communication Studies | 194 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Soccer | 179 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Ball State Fund | 158 |
| 6 | Accounting | 130 | |
| 7 | Field Hockey | 127 | |
| 8 | School of Music | 125 | |
| 9 | Football | 122 | |
| 10 | Gymnastics | 114 | |
| 11 | Honors College | 95 | |
| 12 | Men's Tennis | 89 | |
| 13 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | 86 | |
| 14 | Burris Laboratory School | 81 | |
| 15 | Ball State University Police Department | 80 |
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | Theatre & Dance | 663 |
| 2 | $3,000 | Communication Studies | 335 |
| 3 | $1,000 | School of Music | 211 |
| 4 | Accounting | 145 | |
| 5 | Special Education | 88 | |
| 6 | Nutrition & Health Science | 68 | |
| 7 | School of Journalism and Strategic Communication | 65 | |
| 8 | Urban Planning | 63 | |
| 9 | School of Kinesiology | 57 | |
| 10 | Modern Languages & Classics | 55 | |
| 11 | Philosophy and Religious Studies | 55 | |
| 12 | Department of Media | 54 | |
| 13 | Political Science | 50 | |
| 14 | School of Nursing | 49 | |
| 15 | Chemistry | 48 |
| Rank | Prize | College | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | College of Fine Arts | 714 |
| 2 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | 575 | |
| 3 | College of Sciences and Humanities | 515 | |
| 4 | Miller College of Business | 373 | |
| 5 | College of Health | 284 | |
| 6 | Teachers College | 227 | |
| 7 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | 189 | |
| 8 | Honors College | 95 |
| Rank | Prize | College | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | +28.85% |
201
goal: 156
|
| 2 | $2,000 | College of Fine Arts | +5.56% |
1,006
goal: 953
|
| 3 | $1,000 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | -9.29% |
762
goal: 840
|
| 4 | College of Sciences and Humanities | -16.17% |
565
goal: 674
|
|
| 5 | Miller College of Business | -20.82% |
407
goal: 514
|
|
| 6 | Honors College | -27.33% |
109
goal: 150
|
|
| 7 | College of Health | -34.21% |
325
goal: 494
|
|
| 8 | Teachers College | -66.89% |
299
goal: 903
|
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Women of Beneficence (Discovery) | $13,225.00 |
| 2 | $1,000 | David Owsley Museum of Art | $8,730.00 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Theatre & Dance | $6,598.20 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Cardinal Excellence Fund | $6,330.00 |
| 5 | $1,000 | Men's Golf | $5,500.00 |
| 6 | Indiana Academy | $5,492.00 | |
| 7 | Field Hockey | $2,913.28 | |
| 8 | Sports Link | $2,730.00 | |
| 9 | Gymnastics | $1,975.00 | |
| 10 | CAP's Travel Around the World Fund | $1,945.00 | |
| 11 | Nutrition & Health Science | $1,560.00 | |
| 12 | Communication Studies | $1,535.00 | |
| 13 | Ball State Fund | $1,465.00 | |
| 14 | Accounting | $1,410.00 | |
| 15 | Men's Basketball | $1,400.00 |
| Rank | Prize | Department | % +/- | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Economics | +66.67% |
15
goal: 9
|
| 2 | ISOM Department | +33.33% |
24
goal: 18
|
|
| 3 | Finance and Insurance | +16.67% |
21
goal: 18
|
|
| 4 | Accounting | +15.04% |
130
goal: 113
|
|
| 5 | Applied Business Studies | -12.50% |
21
goal: 24
|
|
| 6 | Management | -30.00% |
14
goal: 20
|
|
| 7 | Department of Marketing | -33.33% |
14
goal: 21
|
|
| 8 | MBA | Master of Business Administration | -43.75% |
9
goal: 16
|
| Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | College of Fine Arts | 714 |
| 2 | $150 | College of Communication, Information, and Media | 575 |
| 3 | $100 | College of Sciences and Humanities | 515 |
| 4 | Miller College of Business | 373 | |
| 5 | College of Health | 284 | |
| 6 | Teachers College | 227 | |
| 7 | Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning | 189 | |
| 8 | Honors College | 95 |
