Baker College Center for Graduate Studies (BCCGS) Introduction and Academics

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, the college has grown to become the largest independent college in the state of Michigan and currently 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 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.

Information Summary

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Overall Score (about)	Insufficient Data
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$12,600
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	116 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	N/A / 26%
Enrollment Total (all students)	5,270

Academics

Currently, master’s degrees are offered in the following fields:

Business Administration
Psychology
Information Systems
Occupational Therapy
Educational Effectiveness

A doctorate degree is also available in Business Administration.

The Center for Graduate Studies offers degrees both on-site and online at the various campuses. Th 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 the network, including corporate sites throughout Michigan.

Classes are small 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. There are 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.

Admissions

Interested students must use the 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.

Students

Baker students 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.

Student Enrollment Demographics

Student Graduation Demographics

Additional School Information

Students have access to all campus library resources, including both on-site and online collections. The libraries, which are located throughout the school network, 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.

Baker College Center for Graduate Studies