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This program has been designed for persons who work within the marketing, advertising, or public relations sectors of a company. In addition to the core MBA courses of the program, students are exposed to very specific issues that confront marketing managers everyday. Students enrolling in this major will learn about the various marketing functions within a company.

This program has been designed for persons who work within the personnel or human resources area. In addition to the core business courses, students are exposed to very specific issues that confront the human resource manager every day. Students can expect to be exposed to practitioners in human resources, to the constantly changing roles of various human resource personnel within the field, and a variety of topics and issues highly relevant to the changing workplace. This program takes on an even greater significance as the world looks to well-trained human resource specialists to provide the kind of services needed by the workforce.

This program has been designed for individuals who aspire to upper level administrative and management positions. In addition to the core MBA courses, students are exposed to specific leadership issues and theories designed to help develop leaders with vision and problem-solving skills.

The Master of Science in Information Systems degree is designed for information systems professionals responsible for managing the development, acquisition, implementation, and operation of information systems in a variety of organizational settings. The program emphasizes information systems theory and its application to business opportunities and challenges. Additionally, the program addresses mission critical issues such as strategic planning, risk management, financial considerations, project management, and quality assurance.

This program provides the opportunity for in-depth study of the most modern concepts, theories, analytic methods, and problem-solving techniques, emphasizing the practical uses of these financial management principles in businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government. Students will actively participate in presentations, discussions, and activities highlighting practical business applications, current event applications, problem solving, analysis of case studies, and other financial applications.

This program seeks to combine the best of conventional academic training with the best of applied learning. The significant difference between this degree option and others mentioned in this catalog is that there is no need to declare a major. Students electing this "general" approach to the degree complete the core MBA courses and then select three other courses offered in the graduate school. This allows the most flexibility and is designed for students who do not have a specific need for a major to select from a variety of interesting classes.

Health care management has become a vital function in today's economy. With the emphasis on cost, service, and quality of care, the health care manager is faced with a significant number of issues and problems. This program seeks to combine the best of academic training with the best of field-based learning and an emphasis on the allied health field. Most typical business disciplines are represented in the curriculum because a successful manager must be conversant with different aspects of running organizations or companies.

This program has been designed for managers in departments other than information systems who wish to learn more about information resources. In addition to the core MBA courses of the program, students are exposed to very specific information management issues which confront managers every day. The information management major provides executives and managers with an understanding of emerging technologies, management support systems, managerial and leadership techniques, and information resources in ways that will make the manager's organization more effective and efficient.

The Master of Science in Information Systems degree is designed for information systems professionals responsible for managing the development, acquisition, implementation, and operation of information systems in a variety of organizational settings. The program emphasizes information systems theory and its application to business opportunities and challenges. Additionally, the program addresses mission critical issues such as strategic planning, risk management, financial considerations, project management, and quality assurance.

The accounting major is a program of advanced accounting classes for managers that have undergraduate degrees in accounting and want to take additional classes in subjects that are critical in their work situations. The accounting major is designed to provide a balanced broad education and an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical concepts of accounting. Students enrolling in this major must have a minimum of 16-quarter hours of undergraduate accounting. This should include at least eight-quarter hours of principles of accounting and at least four hours of intermediate accounting.

A Master’s Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology identifies and provides students with a critical path for professional development, credibility in the field, as well as a clear and defined professional identity in their area of specialization in psychology. This program addresses the study of behavior and performance in the workplace and other organizational settings, through the application of the theories, methods, and principles of psychology to individuals, teams, and organizations. This specialization is not intended to prepare you for licensure as a professional psychologist, but rather to apply psychological principles for organizational success.

An academic adviser 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.

This program emphasizes finance as the study of resource allocation, which includes financial markets, instruments, individuals, and institutions that manage money and assets. Students 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.

This program is designed to work in conjunction with the associate's degree choice of the student to gain entry or increase his/her opportunity for promotion in his/her field. Students will acquire skills in software development, Internet communications, network administration and database administration, as well as foundational knowledge in the field of computer science.

This program is designed to work in conjunction with the associate's degree choice of the student to gain entry or increase his/her opportunity for promotion in his/her field. Students continue their study of database application with a focus on database programming and administration concepts and tasks, using Oracle. In addition, students will acquire skills in software development, Internet communications, and network administration, as well as foundational knowledge in the field of computer science.

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.

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. This program provides an intensive strategic understanding of workforce planning and development, compensations and benefits; global human resource management; and employee health and safety.

This program provides an opportunity for a holder of 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 coursework with experiential credit to provide a contemporary business degree for today's business environment. Individuals applying for this program must have completed an associate's degree or have an equivalent of 90 quarter hours of credit with a minimum GPA of 2.0. In addition, applicants must have two years of work experience and successfully complete a writing evaluation. For more details on application requirements see the Admissions Procedures section in the catalog. Experiential credit requirements are satisfied through portfolio, transfer credit, or additional coursework. Applicants must have an associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a major in Business Administration or a concentration in a business related area or a nationally accredited degree and/or a transcript with 90 quarter hours of college credit that will be reviewed to ensure specific business and general education prerequisites are met.

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.

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 students for certification as a project manager.

This program provides the skills and knowledge required to be successful throughout a challenging and rewarding career within a supply chain management occupation. Graduates will have opportunities that utilize a multitude of talents and skills, providing an invigorating and exciting career that never grows stagnant. Potential occupations include demand planner, project manager, vendor managed inventory analyst, logistics analyst, warehouse management, production planner, and transportation specialist. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, the supply chain management industry is one of the fastest growing industries within the United States and the world with logistics alone accounting for 9.5% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product. Students finishing this program will have completed a well rounded curriculum including business and general education cores, as well as the major core that examines all aspects of the industry from raw materials to end users and everything in between. Global perspectives combined with cultural diversity are interwoven within the curriculum creating an awareness of today s business environment that the students will ultimately compete within.

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.

This program is designed to immerse students in the core knowledge of software engineering emphasizing animation and gaming development. This program will focus on leading programming technologies and will prepare students for entry level positions in the gaming industry. A comprehensive approach will carry students from modeling through animation and game programming, to the senior design project.

This program is designed to work in conjunction with the Associate of Applied Science degree in Web Design to provide individuals with additional technical skills in the Web development field. While the associate's degree gives students a generalist base of skills, this degree targets the programming and development skills required to develop interactive, database driven Web sites.

Psychology is the study of mental processes and behavior. As such, a scholarly background in psychology is useful and versatile for students to have both personally and professionally. The Psychology program will help to prepare students for a variety of professions and careers or to enter graduate study in psychology, as well as in other related disciplines and fields. The American Psychological Association's Board of Educational Affairs Task Force established specific guidelines for undergraduate psychology major competencies (Undergraduate Psychology Major Learning Goals and Outcomes: A Report, March 2002). The undergraduate psychology major at Baker College Online adapts from, and conforms to, these guidelines and standards determined by the Task Force. The Psychology program will help students to develop and enhance knowledge, skills, and values congruent with the science and application of psychology and is applicable to a wide variety of occupations and workplaces. The Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Baker College Online is a 100% online program and is not available through a Baker College campus. Students in this program will receive all support services through the Baker Online campus. Courses cannot be taken at another Baker College campus.

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.

This program prepares graduates for criminal justice-related careers at the federal, state, and local levels. The program is designed to meet the professional standards of the corrections and criminal justice fields, and follows the standards of the Michigan Corrections Officers Training Council.

This program prepares graduates for career opportunities in information technology and security technology as network administrators, system analysts, or management of an information technology team. Employees with information technology and security knowledge are considered an integral part of many business' information technology teams. Information technology workers work in health care, business, information systems, technical, and engineering fields. They possess the skills to manage information technology teams as well as handle the technical aspects of the network infrastructure.

Computer software engineers design and develop software by applying the theories and principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to create, test, and evaluate the software applications and systems that make computers work. In this program, students will acquire skills in software application development focusing on solutions for mobile devices across multiple platforms including Android, iOS (Apple) and Windows. For additional information regarding this program, please visit the Baker College Web site at http://www.baker.edu/programs.

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 students for formal project management certification. BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR APPROVED EQUIVALENT OF 180 QUARTER HOURS FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTITUTION IN ORDER TO ENROLL IN A POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.

The postbaccalaureate certificate in Accounting program provides students with a bachelor’s degree who wish to complete the educational requirements for the CPA exam the additional education needed to meet Michigan’s educational requirements. Students wishing to become eligible to sit for the examination in other states or need further information are advised to contact the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (http://www.nasba.com). Students in the postbaccalaureate certificate program for accounting are strongly advised to contact the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs for further information about the requirements of becoming a CPA in Michigan.

Structured as a three-year, 90 quarter credit program, the DBA curriculum blends taught interdisciplinary content and research seminars with assessed scholarly and professional development activities organized around two portfolios, the Scholarly Activities Portfolio and the Professional Activities Portfolio. The program culminates in a research-based dissertation focused on a real problem facing today's business leaders and managers. Over the course of the program, the student develops the capacity to work independently and in more depth, moving from prescribed content in the first year of the program, to supervised scholarly activities in the second year, to independent research focused on his or her area of interest in the third year. Students may choose from five areas of specialization or design their own specialized field of study.

This program is an excellent career choice for students who 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This program focuses on a growing segment of the Information Technology market that focuses on providing service and support for software applications configuration, training of users, maintenance of information, and communication processes between a company's back-end network administrators and middle to front-line employees and customers. The graduate's employment opportunities include a wide range of occupations within an IS/IT department and/or within the layers between an IS/IT department and the users it serves. Graduates would not only be proficient in the content and use of common business software applications and information processes (word processing, spreadsheet, database operating systems, network connectivity), but also be able to install, configure, train users, troubleshoot, and support those applications.

The Internet explosion has led to the creation of a new career path: the Web designer. Web designers are the people responsible for developing and maintaining World Wide Web (WWW) sites for public and private organizations. This program includes courses in marketing and computer information systems as well as the skills needed to develop and maintain Web pages.

Students with skills in computer science are in high demand to design and develop business information systems. Students in this program acquire skills in programming and systems analysis and design. Instruction in multiple programming languages provides students with diverse and flexible skill sets for employability in a variety of types of businesses and industries in positions such as programmers, developers, and systems analysts.

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.

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. Coursework 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.