How much does it cost?

Have you been intimidated by the tuition that other online colleges charge? You may have thought that online education is an option you can't afford. But with Baker, your tuition is less than half that of other major online colleges, in most cases! Currently, the undergraduate cost per credit hour is $175; for graduate, the cost per credit hour is $285.

How are the classes delivered?

Our entire degree programs are delivered via Blackboard®, an Internet-based system designed to allow students to participate in classes in an online format. It allows you to send and receive information from your instructor, the classroom, other students or groups of students. Each class has a unique virtual classroom that is the common meeting area for all students enrolled in that online class.

This form of education is what the experts call "asynchronous." This means what you do is neither time nor place dependent. You go online to read lectures, participate in discussion and possibly complete exams. Many of the assignments and exercises required in online courses will still be completed off-line using word processing software. This system is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Online courses are usually six weeks in length, and students may enter the program year-round.

Baker College also offers a Smart Degree Option that enables baccalaureate students to begin coursework in their major while completing requirements for the associate’s degree. So, students can complete a significant portion of the bachelor degree major while finishing the associate degree - all during the first two years! This format increases motivation for completing the bachelor degree, provides faster employment readiness and makes the third and fourth year studies more meaningful.

Certificate - Web Design

This program provides students with the background and foundation skills required for designing and implementing World Wide Web (WWW) sites for public and private organizations.

Associate of Business in Accounting - Computer Information Systems (CIS)

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.

Associate of Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Applications

This program is designed to provide the graduate with the skills to operate and troubleshoot the microcomputer or personal business computer. It also enables students to gain substantial knowledge of the most widely used software applications. Graduates will find positions in large and small businesses using microcomputers to do word processing, planning, accounting, reporting and designing, just to name a few of the most common microcomputer uses.

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming

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, systems analysis and design. Instruction in multiple programming languages provides students with diverse, flexible and employable skill sets in a variety of businesses and industries as programmers, developers, and systems analysts.

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming - Java Option

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, systems analysis and design based on the curriculum developed under the Sun/Java Academic Initiative. This program concentrates instruction with the Java programming language while also introducing the student to C++ and VisualBASIC programming concepts. The knowledge gained in this program provides students with the skill sets for employability in a variety of businesses and industries in positions such as programmers, developers and systems analysts.

Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology

This degree is a unique program designed specifically for an individual who has already attained journeyman’s status as recognized by the US Department of Labor. The individual’s apprenticeship training transfers in as his/her major. The remaining course requirements give the student the skills necessary to expand his/her knowledge and opportunities.

Associate of Applied Science in Web Design

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.

Bachelor of Computer Information Systems

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 also available in a Project Management & Planning concentration.

Bachelor of Computer Science

This program is designed to work in conjunction with the student's associate degree choice in order to gain entry or increase their opportunity for promotion in their 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.

Bachelor of Computer Science - Database Technology

This program allows students to build on their associate degrees in order to gain entry or increase opportunity for promotion in their fields. 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 filed of computer science.

Bachelor of Web Development

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 degree gives students a generalist base of skills, this degree targets the programming and development skills required to develop interactive, database-driven Web sites.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - Project Management & Planning

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 prepared the student for formal project management certification.

Master of Science in Information Systems

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 consideration, project management and quality assurance.