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M.A. in Media

Ball State University

Master's Degree

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Muncie, Indiana

    2000 W. University Ave, Muncie, Indiana, 47306

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 27-2012.03

Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCoordinationActive ListeningMonitoring

Knowledge

Communications and MediaComputers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementTelecommunications

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityFluency of IdeasSpeech ClarityOriginalityDeductive ReasoningNear Vision

Tasks

  • Operate and maintain on-air and production audio equipment.
  • Check completed program logs for accuracy and conformance with Federal Communications Commission (FC
  • Read news, read or record public service and promotional announcements, or perform other on-air duti

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareVideo creation and editing softwareHuman resources softwareMusic or sound editing software

Tools

Audio signal processorsDesktop computersDigital audio recordersEmergency alert system EAS equipmentEmergency communications scannersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computersSound mixing consolesTablet computers

Work Values

AchievementRecognitionIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium27-2012.03Media Programming Directorstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Master's Degree)

  • Station programming vision and strategy — define long-range content direction and competitive positioning across all broadcast and digital channels at the executive level.
  • FCC compliance frameworks and regulatory policy — establish organization-wide standards, audit systems, and staff training programs to ensure sustained regulatory integrity.
  • Organizational talent pipeline — lead recruitment, succession planning, and performance culture initiatives that build a high-performing programming division.
  • Cross-functional leadership — set priorities and direct collaboration among programming, news, marketing, engineering, and sales executives to achieve unified strategic outcomes.
  • Content quality and brand standards — institute evaluation frameworks and editorial guidelines that define the station's audience experience across all programming formats.
  • Emerging media technologies and platforms — assess and integrate new broadcast, streaming, and web platform development tools to future-proof programming operations.
  • Industry relationships and partnerships — cultivate and negotiate high-value content, syndication, and affiliate agreements that expand the station's reach and revenue.
  • Organizational systems and workflow design — architect department structures, scheduling systems, and production workflows that maximize efficiency at scale.
  • Market and audience intelligence — commission and interpret analytical data to drive evidence-based programming decisions and demonstrate ROI to executive stakeholders.
  • Industry thought leadership and innovation — champion new programming models, mentor emerging leaders, and represent the organization's editorial voice in industry forums.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
23%