Programs

MBA Program

The MBA program at Baker College combines the best of conventional academic training with the best of field-based learning. The typical business disciplines are represented in the curriculum to ensure that graduates have the necessary business background to be conversant with various aspects of running organizations and companies. Graduates will have the ability to implement theory into practice, conduct and interpret research, and will be both capable and confident to significantly contribute to long-term corporate success. All graduates of the MBA Program are expected to achieve the MBA Program Outcomes through their course of study.

MBA Admissions Requirements

Candidates applying for matriculation into the MBA program must submit the following materials:

1. The Graduate College Application (completed).
2. Non-refundable application fee of $25.00.
3. A typed essay (500-1000 words) addressing the candidate’s reasons for entering the program.
4. Official college transcripts indicating an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better (4.0 scale) from a regionally accredited college or university. Official college transcripts must be mailed from the institution granting the degree directly to the Center for Graduate Studies.
5. Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic references.
6. A current resume indicating a minimum of three years of full-time, professional work experience.
7. GMAT or GRE scores may be submitted if the candidate wants the scores considered in the admission decision.

Application forms and detailed directions are available in the Center for Graduate Studies’ Administrative Offices and online. Students are admitted on a rolling admission basis and acceptance decisions are determined by the Admission Committee.

Admission to the MBA program as a degree candidate is classified as either full or conditional status. Conditional status is an enrollment status applicable to students who may be deficient in one of the requirements or standards for matriculation such as: undergraduate GPA, letter of recommendation, or another credential required by the program. For applicants admitted on conditional status, the Center for Graduate Studies will specify the conditions for admissions. If the conditions are not met, the student will be dismissed from the program.

Baker College Center for Graduate Studies MBA program has received specialized accreditation through the International Academy of Collegiate Business Educators (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas. The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program, with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, General Business, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, Information Management, Leadership, and Marketing, is accredited by the IACBE. The Occupational Therapy program also has additional accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). All graduates of the Center for Graduate Studies are expected to achieve the Graduate Outcomes through their course of study.