Baker College

What you'll study

The program totals 120 credit hours divided into 30 hours of general education, 24 hours of business administration major courses, 18 hours of core competency electives and 48 hours of electives. Sample and distinctive courses include:

• BUS 4010B International Business Practices — examines internal and external drivers for global corporations, ethical issues, external-factor analysis (culture, politics, economy, technology), international organizations and department-level impacts in multinational firms.
• BUS 4210 Marketing Management — focuses on marketing’s role in organizations with emphasis on promotion, placement and pricing; various marketing strategies are evaluated. (Exclusive to this accelerated program.)
• BUS 4310A Strategic Development and Implementation — the program capstone concentrating on mission, strategy, goals, objectives and plan implementation and evaluation. (Exclusive to this accelerated program.)

The curriculum emphasizes strategic planning, financial and data analysis, business software proficiency (for example Microsoft Excel and analytics/ERP tools), and professional communication tailored to managerial roles.

Entry requirements

The published materials do not list specific admission criteria on this page; however, the program highlights the ability to transfer up to 90 credit hours and to convert relevant work experience into credit, enabling qualified applicants with prior college coursework or applicable professional experience to accelerate degree completion.

Career prospects

Graduates will have foundational knowledge for management roles that require planning, leadership, decision-making and cross‑functional skills in marketing, finance, accounting, operations and information management. The degree is positioned for those pursuing supervisory or managerial positions across industries and can also serve as preparation for Baker’s online MBA program.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Because the curriculum accepts significant transfer credit and recognizes relevant work experience for credit, eligible students can shorten time-to-degree and reduce overall tuition cost by avoiding repeat coursework. The program’s online delivery and accelerated pace may also allow working students to balance employment with study; for specific scholarships, tuition rates and financial-aid options consult Baker College’s financial aid office or program admissions resources.