Baker College is the largest independent college in the US state of Michigan, a fully accredited, private, not-for-profit career college system founded in 1911. It now houses 13 campuses, and offers worldwide online education focused on job specific training that promises a more personally rewarding career. Baker online is a series of courses and programs made accessible by Baker College via the internet, which links students to the faculty, offers them an opportunity to earn their degrees from the convenience of their own homes, with flexible schedules.
Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, in addition to being a member of the North Central Association. The Baker Center for Graduate Studies also carries professional accreditation by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
The Complete List of Online Degrees Offered by Baker Online:
Undergraduate Programs
1. Certificate
• Web Design
2. Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Computer Programming
• Computer Programming - Java Option
• Industrial Technology
• Web Design
3. Associate of Business Degree
• Accounting
• Accounting/Computer Information Systems
• Accounting/Management
• Computer Information Systems/Micro Applications
• General Business
• Human Resource Management
• Management
• Marketing
4. Bachelor of Business Administration
• Accounting
• Business Administration - Accelerated Program
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Management
• Marketing
5. Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
• Computer Information Systems
• Project Management and Planning
6. Bachelor of Computer Science
• Computer Science
• Database Technology
7. Bachelor of Health Services Administration
• Health Services Administration - Accelerated Program
8. Bachelor of Web Development
• Web Development
9. Postbaccalaureate Certificate
• Project Management and Planning
Graduate Programs
Master of Business Administration
• Accounting
• Finance
• General Business
• Health Care Management
• Human Resources Management
• Leadership Studies
• Marketing
Enrollment Requirements:
There are separate specific admission procedures for the Undergraduate and Graduate programs. Before enrolling for a degree program on Baker Online, students are required to have an experience in computer operation, such as loading software, using a word processor etc. There is also a three week online class to review and evaluate all the requirements, as well as introduce students to the Baker Online classroom. Additional courses only come after you have successfully completed this preliminary course, with instructions from a Development Coordinator or Academic Office.
The Blackboard, the Virtual Classroom, and the Asynchronous System:
Baker online uses several methods in their online teaching system.
The internet based “Blackboard” allows students to receive and send information with the instructor, the classroom, other students, and groups. Access to the internet is the only requirement, without the need for special software. The online common meeting area for students assigned to a specific online class is the “virtual classroom”, and each one is designated a unique name to ensure privacy. The "asynchronous” system is not dependant on time or place, and allows you to participate in discussion, read lectures, and complete exams.
The Library:
Baker online students can access and use any of the nine campus libraries, and online resources are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Besides the Baker libraries, Baker online also allows you to browse the library collection of other libraries all over North America, as well as access to downloadable journal articles.