Master of Business Administration

The Baker MBA program is very demanding yet flexible enough to accommodate the busy lifestyles of working adults. The graduate courses are taught using a practitioner-based method of teaching. This allows the student to study not only theory, but also the application of theory in the workplace. To reinforce this unique teaching approach, the College uses practitioner faculty who have not only a sound theoretical training in their field, but also a significant level of practical experience.

Additionally, the Center incorporates the special enrichment themes of ethics, quality, international business, computers and communications in every graduate-level course. Baker College's graduate programs focus on analysis, synthesis and evaluation. This provides students with ample opportunity to hone their critical thinking skills.

Students in the MBA program may elect to pursue a concentration or major in one of the following 8 areas:

• Accounting
• Finance
• General Business
• Health Care Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Management
• Leadership Studies
• Marketing

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management & Planning

This post-baccalaureate certificate prepares an individual for immediate application of the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that are utilized in the practice of project management. The philosophy, as well as the set of methods learned in this program, will enable graduates to lead projects completing them on time and within budget. This program will help prepare the student for formal project management certification. A bachelor's degree or approved equivalent of 180 quarter hours (120 semester hours) from an accredited institution are necessary to enroll in this post-baccalaureate certificate program.

Program Conditional Requirement:

Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration (Accelerated)

This program provides an opportunity for those who hold an associate's degree or equivalent, with significant full-time work experience, to earn a baccalaureate degree at an accelerated pace. This program is designed for the working professional and combines core course work with experiential credit to provide a contemporary business degree for today's business environment. Applicants must have an associate's degree from an accredited institution, with a major in business administration or a concentration in a business-related area and/or a transcript with 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) of college credit that will be reviewed to ensure specific business and general education prerequisites are met. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. In addition, applicants must have two years of work experience and successfully complete a writing evaluation. Experiential credit requirements are satisfied through portfolio, transfer credit or additional course work.

Program Conditional Requirements:

File approved by Dean
Approved resume/work experience
Approved writing sample

Bachelor of Business Administration

With concentrations in:

Accounting

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This program emphasizes practical application as well as the theoretical aspects of the discipline of accounting to prepare students for professional careers in public, managerial, and governmental accounting and/or advanced study within the discipline. Students will gain an understanding of the social, ethical, economic, legal, and regulatory environment in which businesses operate and develop the problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills necessary to compete in a dynamic global marketplace. Students completing this degree are eligible to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in Michigan (see note below). Beginning July 1, 2003, students pursuing a CPA licensure in the State of Michigan will be required to have obtained 225 quarter hours of credit prior to applying for a CPA license. While the BBA Accounting Program satisfies the requirements to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination, additional credit is needed for licensure. Individuals are therefore advised to contact the Michigan State Board of Accountancy Licensing Bureau for further information. Students wishing to become eligible to sit for the examination in other states are recommended to check with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (www.nasba.org), which services as a forum for the 54 U.S. boards of accountancy, for the state in which they intend to practice.

Finance

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This program emphasizes finance as the study of resource allocation, which includes financial markets, instruments, individuals, and institutions that manage money and assets. The student will gain an understanding of financial theory and practice from various perspectives including banking, financial services, financial planning, and corporate finance. Students will gain an understanding of the social, ethical, economic, legal, and regulatory environment in which businesses operate and develop the problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and leadership skills necessary to compete in a dynamic global marketplace. Graduates from this program can enter the fields of corporate finance, investment banking, financial markets and services, and insurance.

Human Resource Management

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This program offers an opportunity for students to acquire a career focused Human Resource Management undergraduate degree with an integrative approach to understanding various Human Resource Management functions. The program provides an intensive strategic understanding of workforce planning and development, compensations and benefits; global human resource management; and employee health and safety.

Human Resource Management (Corporate Track)

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This program examines how human resources can be directly linked to business strategy and provides a uniquely broad and unified exposure to the latest thinking and practice regarding human resource approaches that enhance competitive advantage. Each Major Core course contains focused study in the content area accompanied by independent research. Individuals considering this program must have completed an associate degree or have an equivalent of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) of credit with a minimum GPA of 2.0 to include the Required Core courses listed below. In addition, applicants must have two years of work experience, resume, and successfully complete a writing evaluation. Also, Elective Credit requirements are satisfied through portfolio, transfer credit, or additional coursework.

Management

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The major objectives of the management program is to train broadly competent administrators for service in a wide variety of organizations--public or private, product- or service-oriented, profit or not-for-profit. To accomplish this basic objective, this program offers the student the opportunity to acquire knowledge about the management of human and physical resources and to acquire skills useful in the management of any organization. This program emphasizes the importance of effective oral and written communication, teamwork, decision-making, entrepreneurial management, and diversity in the business environment. In addition, this program introduces the student to the application and strategic use of the acquired knowledge and skills to such areas as personnel management, organizational behavior, production management, international business, and small business.

Marketing

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Marketers provide the link between businesses that have goods and services to sell and customers who want to purchase them. The marketing process involves a variety of activities, including research, strategic planning, product development, sales management, and marketing communications. Students in this program will participate in active learning and demonstrate an understanding of basic business principles using case studies, business simulations; use computer technology and demonstrate communication skills in preparing spreadsheets, writing reports, analyzing business problems, and preparing professional presentations; develop and demonstrate ethical values, a global perspective, and human relations skills through individual and team activities in class and in business situations. This degree offers a solid background in the concepts of marketing and business. A marketing degree can lead to a career in such areas as marketing management, marketing research, personal selling and sales management, retail merchandising and management, and promotional strategy and management.

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

This program emphasizes the application of computer systems to solve business problems. Graduates of this program can be expected to pursue careers as programmers, programmer/analysts, and systems analysts.

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems - Project Management & Planning

This program emphasizes the application of computer systems to solve business problems. Graduates of this program can be expected to pursue careers as programmers, programmer/analysts, and system analysts. This major prepares an individual for immediate application of the knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques that are utilized in the practice of project management. The philosophy as well as the set of methods learned in this program will enable graduates to lead projects, complete them on time and within budget. This program will help prepare the student for certification as a project manager.

Bachelor of General Studies

An academic advisor and student work together to combine various disciplines resulting in an individualized plan of study based on past education, career goals, intellectual interests, or preparation for graduate education.

Bachelor of Health Services Administration

This program will prepare individuals to develop administrative skills necessary to work effectively in a variety of health care settings. The combination of general education and health services courses are designed to cultivate critical thinking skills necessary for managing. This program prepares students to plan, direct, coordinate, budget, and assess activities in a variety of health care settings.

Program Conditional Requirements:

File approved by Dean
Approved resume/work experience
Approved writing sample

Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Services Management

This program is designed to meet the needs of students who are currently employed in or planning to pursue a career in Emergency Services Management. Emphasis will be placed on individual and group problem solving, management and supervision, and an exploration of current issues specific to Emergency Services. Students applying to this program must have a total of 48 quarter hours (32 semester hours) of credit derived from any combination of the following: Paramedic Credentials, Basic EMT Credentials, Fire Fighter I & II Credentials, and Law Enforcement. The remaining credits may consist of approved portfolio, previous credits from an accredited institution, life long learning experiences, or any combination of same.

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology

This degree is a unique program designed specifically for an individual who has already attained journeyman's status as recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor. The individual's apprenticeship training transfers in as his/her major. The remaining course requirements give the student the skills necessary to expand his/her knowledge and opportunities.

Associate of Business

With concentrations in:

Accounting

Accounting is a vital function for any business, regardless of size or complexity. This program prepares students for entry-level positions in the accounting field as well as for advanced study in the discipline. Students completing this degree will develop the skills necessary to record, present, and analyze financial data and evaluate the operational performance of a variety of entities.

Accounting/Computer Information Systems (CIS)

In a dynamic technological environment, accounting and computer information systems are highly interrelated. The utilization of the computer in information retention, maintenance, and summarization has greatly enhanced the accountant's effectiveness in presenting relevant, useful information. Students completing this degree will develop a combination of analytical skills and technological knowledge of benefit to any organization.

Accounting/Management

In a global marketplace, the integration of an accountant's skills and a manager's understanding of the social, ethical, economic, legal, and regulatory atmosphere in which businesses operate are essential for effective strategic planning. Students completing this degree will develop the problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to the dynamic decision-making process demanded by a competitive environment.

General Business

This program offers students a variety of business fundamentals and knowledge upon which to build a career in business. Students are encouraged to explore the functional areas of business. The flexibility of this program provides an opportunity to survey the field of business and is likely to create an interest in a specific area.

Human Resources Management

This program is an excellent career choice for students that want to perform an identifiable set of activities that affect and influence the employees who work in an organization. These activities include recruitment, selection, compensation, and evaluation.

Management

At the associate's degree level, the Business Administration curricula are designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will be provided with a fundamental knowledge of business functions, processes, and an understanding of business organizations in today's global economy. Course work includes business concepts such as accounting, business law, economics, management, and marketing. Skills related to the application of these concepts are developed through the study of cases, communication, team building and decision-making. Through these skills students will have a sound business education base for lifelong learning. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in government agencies, financial institutions, and large to small business or industry.

Marketing

The study of marketing encompasses a wide range of activities, such as advertising, sales, retailing, wholesaling, warehousing, packaging, and distribution. This program prepares students for a variety of positions in areas such as sales, wholesale distribution, customer service, retailing, advertising, buying, and many others.