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1116 W Bristol Rd
Flint, MI 48507
p. 810-766-4021
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Baker College Center for Graduate Studies

Flint, MI

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Ranks 77th in Michigan and 3414th overall
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Baker College Center for Graduate Studies Introduction

Baker College is the collaboration of what used to be Muskegon College, founded in 1888, and Baker Business University, founded in 1911. In 1965, these two colleges were combined under the management of a single group, led by Robert Jewell of Muskegon.

Since the joining of the institutions, Baker College has grown to become the largest independent college in the state of Michigan. It offers over 150 programs, has 17 campuses and one virtual learning site, and serves over 43,000 students.

The Center for Graduate Studies opened in 1994 in Flint, Michigan. This was the College’s first graduate studies program, and opened up Baker College to a new group of students and a new range of higher education objectives. The Center earned accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education in 2001 and from the Higher Learning Commission in 2007.

Baker College Center for Graduate Studies Academics

The Baker College Center for Graduate Studies offers four graduate study programs: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Master of Science in Information Systems, and Master of Occupational Therapy. It encourages active involvement in the global community through service and effective leadership.

The Center for Graduate Studies offers degrees both on-site and online at the various campuses. The Graduate Studies administrative offices are on the Flint campus, and this is the hub of most graduate programs and events. Classes and some events are available online and at campuses throughout Baker College’s network, including corporate sites throughout Michigan.

Classes are small at Baker College so that students have the opportunity to build relationships with their professors and fellow students. Faculty are often experts in their respective industries and are expected to work with students to develop individual goals and career objectives.

Online students begin their college experience with a three-week orientation, which prepares them for beginning classes in the digital work area. Online participants don’t miss out on the benefits of a traditional classroom – they interact through online class discussion at least five days a week, keep up with reading, and stay in close contact with their professors.

Career Services

When you are ready, the Graduate Career Services program will help you find a fulfilling job and get started on your career. Baker College has online resources specifically for graduate students that will help you in your job search. Brush up interview skills with sample questions and tips, or discover new job search websites and resume-building resources. Online, you’ll find a number of specific help tools, like "Develop a First-Class Cover Letter With a Resume,” and “Direct Market Yourself.” You can also extend your job search through campus with job fairs and postings specific to you as a graduate student. Baker College has a 97 percent graduate employment rate.

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Unique Programs

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

The Master of Science Industrial/Organizational Psychology offers students a comprehensive degree that explores consumer behavior and its motivations. Classes are held online through faculty-led seminars, and there are some voluntary onsite learning experiences that further enhance the learning objectives.

Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology stresses the interrelation of technical skills and management ability. Information technology is a broad and complicated field in which success depends on strength in a number of different competency areas. For this reason, the master’s program trains graduates in all the nuances of the industry to prepare them for roles as Lead Systems Analysts and Chief Information Officers.

Occupational Therapy

The Master of Occupational Therapy program offers students an interactive learning environment that prepares them for entry-level practice. Through on-campus classroom study, students learn to make good treatment decisions rooted in medical research and theory. Students must first complete the Pre-Occupational Therapy program at the Flint campus.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration program offers a variety of courses both online and in person that are taught by experts and researchers in the different fields of study. Students can earn a degree in such areas as accounting, business intelligence, information systems, and marketing. All majors require a core set of MBA classes, which provide a foundation on which the major studies classes build.

Business Administration – Doctor

The Doctor of Business Administration degree is designed to prepare students to contribute to the business industry by setting best practice standards and solving significant business problems on a broad scale. The curriculum helps students extend their knowledge through teaching experiences, research, and participation in seminars, residencies, papers, and a final dissertation. Applicants must have an MBA degree and at least five years of experience in the business field.

Baker College Center for Graduate Studies Admissions

Baker College has an online application for its graduate studies programs. You must complete the Graduate College Application Form online and submit a non-refundable $25 application fee. Additional materials vary by program, but in general, you will be asked to submit official transcripts from all previous colleges attended, scores from any relevant tests or assessments, letters of recommendation, resumes, and an admissions essay.

Potential applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree, have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, and have at least three years of experience in full-time work.

Baker College Center for Graduate Studies Students

Students at Baker College enjoy hanging out at the student center, grabbing a quick snack at “Bits and Bytes,” and relaxing in the open courtyard. They also have access to an on-campus library, an auditorium, and the Career and Corporate Services Office. Classrooms are contemporary and incorporate useful teaching technology like video-enabled lectures.

There are also a number of state-of-the-art buildings on and off campus that students on the Flint Campus may enjoy. Participate in events and activities at the Flint Cultural Center, research projects in modern laboratories, and work out at the fitness center – all available to Baker College Students.

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Baker College Center for Graduate Studies Additional School Information

The Center for Graduate Studies gives students access to all campus library resources, including both on-site and online collections. The libraries, which are located on the different campuses of Baker College, give students a number of resources to help them in their studies, including scholarly articles, books and e-books, audio-visual materials, and style guides. Students can also go online to find extended resources, search for different publications, or get help from library staff.

The SOLAR System is the online workplace for students and instructors. From here, you can manage your courses and stay up-to-date with class work. You can also link to the Online Bookstore, which makes it easy to buy course books and software.

Bibliography

  • Application for Admission. Baker College. Web. 28 July 2011.
  • Baker College. 2010/11 Catalog – Undergraduate/Graduate. Print.
  • SOLAR System. Baker College. Web. 29 July 2011.
  • Welcome to Baker College. Web. 29 July 2011.

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Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 2537th for the average student loan amount.
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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Flint, MI 48507
Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population33,099 (33,011 urban / 88 rural)
Households14,324 (2.29 people per house)
Median Household Income$37,490
Families8,670 (2.91 people per family)
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