Baker College

What you'll study

Coursework combines foundational business topics, accounting-specialist courses and applied analytics. Sample courses and their focus areas include:

• BUS 3050 Business Analytics — data analysis process, qualitative and quantitative data, business intelligence tools, MAIP (Measurement Analysis, Interpretation Presentation), and ethical/legal implications of data work.
• ACC 2610A Managerial Accounting — managerial use of accounting data, cost measurement/allocation, cost-volume-profit analysis, capital investment analysis, performance evaluation, governance and ethics.
• MGT 1010 Organizational Behavior and Management — organizational culture, structure, group dynamics, motivation, conflict resolution, ethics and leadership processes.
• ACC 3610A Cost Accounting — process/job/standard costing, budgeting, differential cost analysis, variable costing, variance analysis, activity-based costing and capital budgeting.
• ECN 2010 Principles of Macroeconomics — aggregate economic issues including inflation, unemployment and GDP, plus market system and government roles.
• ECN 2110 Principles of Microeconomics — individual decision making, market structures, market failures, and government intervention.
• MKT 1110 Principles of Marketing — product positioning, pricing, consumer needs, distribution and basic marketing decision tools.
• ACC 4820 Accounting Information Systems — transaction cycles, internal control, software development life cycle, security, auditing of information systems and e-commerce topics.

Entry requirements

The published program page does not list specific admissions criteria. The program is offered on-campus at several Baker College locations and online; prospective applicants should consult Baker College admissions for standard undergraduate entry requirements and any campus-specific procedures.

Career prospects

The degree is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level accounting roles across public, managerial and governmental sectors and to provide a foundation for advancement. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination in Michigan; individuals should note Michigan requires 150 semester hours for CPA licensure and may need additional credit and documented experience to obtain a license. Those seeking licensure outside Michigan should check requirements with the relevant state board or NASBA.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not specify scholarships. As with most undergraduate programs, applicants should explore Baker College financial aid, institutional scholarships, and external funding opportunities; also consider budgeting for any additional coursework required for CPA licensure beyond the 120-credit degree.