Baker University has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching.
Since 1858 Baker has steadily gained a reputation for providing
an excellent education through quality instruction. There are
numerous options available for working adults looking to further
their business education and advance their careers.
The Associate of Arts in Business (AAB) program is designed for
adults who are striving to begin or complete their college
degree. The Associate of Arts in Business (AAB) program stresses
skills development in the areas of business communication,
accounting, economics, finance and business relations. Baker
University offers a 60 hour program providing an educational
experience that prepares students for more advanced study and
introduces them to the fundamentals of business. Upon completion
of the AAB program, students will have satisfied the general
education requirements needed for the Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM)
degree. The AAB program offers courses in the following areas:
Financial Planning, Introduction to American Politics,
Advertising and Promotion, Mass Media and Society, Human Ecology,
Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Bachelor of Business Administration
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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is created
as a multi-disciplinary study of business administration which
prepares students to meet the challenges of the contemporary
workplace by facilitating their understanding of a balanced and
informed approach to decision-making. Baker University's BBA
program is a 41 hour program designed to provide training in the
skills required to make effective decisions and to formulate both
short- and long-range business plans. The program provides
training and the personal skills needed for effective
organization. Listed below are the main concepts covered in the
BBA program: Business Law and Government Regulation, Financial
Management, Data Development and Analysis, International
Business, Prior Learning and Writing Development.
Bachelor of Science in Management
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The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) emphasizes
development and refinement of the management skills essential to
success in both business and industry on a global scale. Baker
University's BSM program is a 41 hour program designed to
facilitate social development and effectiveness in interpersonal
and group relationships. It provides critical thinking and
resolution strategies for addressing contemporary management
issues. Listed below are the main concepts covered in the BSM
program: Management Issues and Society, Organizational Culture,
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Quantitative Methods for
Quality Management, Management and Leadership.
Master of Arts in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
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Baker University's Master of Arts in Conflict Management and
Dispute Resolution (CMDR) degree program is a 37 credit-hour
degree program designed to provide students with a thorough
foundation in conflict theory, law, and the social/behavioral
sciences. Students gain the vision, determination, and expertise
needed to meet today's conflict challenges. Focused on new
approaches and practical techniques, the course of study provides
formal conflict management skill development in negotiation,
mediation and system design. Listed below are the classes and
concepts that comprise the core of the CMDR curriculum:
Communication and Negotiation, Principles of Mediation, Legal
Issues in Mediation, Decision Making and Problem Solving
Strategies, and Behavioral Styles in Conflict Management.
Master of Business Administration
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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides
highly interactive, application-oriented learning environments
emphasizing collaborative teamwork. Baker University's 43 hour
Master of Business Administration (MBA) program emphasizes the
identification, analysis and solution of complex management
problems within a context requiring both technical understanding
and balanced decision making. Listed below are the classes and
concepts that comprise the core of the MBA curriculum: Managerial
Finance, Accounting Applications for Management, Quantitative
Analysis, Economic Aspects of Business, Decisions, Information
System Decisions in Management, Marketing Management and
Strategy.
Master of Science in Management
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Baker University's Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a 36
credit-hour degree program comprised of courses which provide
students with a broad, critical, and practical-based
understanding of management. This knowledge prepares students for
a variety of leadership positions in complex contemporary
environments. Listed below are the classes and concepts that
comprise the core of the MSM curriculum: Principles of
Organizational Management, Human Resource Management, Legal and
Ethical Environment of Business, Consumer Behavior and Decision
Making, and International Management.
Accreditation
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Baker University has been continually accredited by the Higher
Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools since 1913.
The Higher Learning Commission: 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite
2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. (www.ncahlc.org) 1-800-621-7440.
