Baker Online
Welcome to the Baker Online Global Campus
A different kind of online college.
As a proud Michigan nonprofit with over 30 years of online expertise and six local campuses, we invest in your lifelong success, not just a graduation date. Whether you’re starting fresh or changing careers, we are built to support you from day one.
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Why Choose Baker?
Fully Accredited
Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, holding over 20 programmatic accreditations, and is a recipient of the Exemplary Endorsement for Online Programs from the Online Learning Consortium.
Seamless Transfer
Transfer up to 90 credits and earn credit for prior work experience - and we offer Transfer scholarships for eligible students.
Affordability Pledge
While some colleges focus only on cost per credit, our financial advisors incorporate all qualifying Baker & Federal aid to create the lowest cost tuition package that may reduce your cost per credit by as much as $100/hour.
Find Your Degree
Browse degrees available online at Baker college.
FOUNDED IN 1911
ONLINE SINCE 1994
NON-PROFIT SINCE 1977
Baker Affordability Pledge
Our financial advisors work with you to identify all available federal & state aid, Baker scholarships, and transferable credits and work experience to create an affordable education that fits your budget.
We offer one of the lowest tuition packages in Michigan.
We pledge to work with you to identify all eligible Baker scholarships and federal/state aid that may lower your tuition by as much as $100/credit hour.
We’ve surpassed last year’s record with over $8MM in 2025–2026 scholarships, including $1M+ for incoming students. And our signature BeFree Tuition Guarantee covers 100% of standard tuition costs – online or on campus. Learn about eligibility and more below.
Save Time and Money by Earning Credit for Prior college and work experience.
Undergraduate students can transfer up to 90 credits and Graduate students can transfer up to 9 credits.
Experiential learning and prior work credits are just one more opportunity to make your total out-of-pocket college costs as low as possible
Featured Degree
10-Month MBA
See calendar for session start dates.
100% Online | Learn From Anywhere
4 Week Courses | 30 Credit Hours | Finish In Under One Year
Flexible | Switch to Traditional 8-Week Online Program
100% Pass Rate | First Graduating Year
Get To Know Us
- No Live Classes: Log in and complete work on your own schedule.
- 8-Week Courses: Fast-track semesters to help you finish sooner.
- Weekly Deadlines: Structured milestones for assignments, quizzes, and discussion boards.
- Real-Time Classes: Attend scheduled, live virtual video sessions via Zoom.
- 8 to 16-Week Terms: Follows a more traditional semester pace.
- Interactive Format: Mirrors a face-to-face classroom with real-time discussion and faculty feedback.
Welcome to a World of Lifelong Learning
Whether you want to advance your career or explore a new passion, we offer over 1,400 flexible, self-paced courses designed to fit your schedule. Choose from self-guided or instructor-led programs in fields like:
- Tech (Programming & Cloud Computing)
- Business & Project Management
- Healthcare & Services
- Arts, Design, Hospitality
Keep your certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) current. Explore courses approved for SHRM, ACE, PCM, HRCI, ATD certifications, and other recognized credentials.
We serve a diverse population of students
How To Apply
Our admissions experts are ready to help you with the enrollment process, financial aid, choosing your major, and transferring prior credit and work experience - and remember, there's no application fee!
Complete an online application
Send your official transcripts
Submit Your FAFSA | code: 004673
Submit your Resume | graduate students
Session Start Date
June 29 2026
August 24 2026
January 11 2027
Every 8 weeks
Featured Professor
Na “Lina” Li, Ph.D., is a Professor and Dean of Graduate Business Programs at Baker College, and a newly appointed Commissioner for the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). With over four years of experience as an IACBE site visit team chair and member, Dr. Li is a champion for academic program assessment, curriculum design, and global education. She holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University and degrees from Peking University, and her widely published research focuses on human-computer interaction and information systems.
Baker Online FAQs
Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, holds over 20 programmatic accreditations, and is a recipient of the Exemplary Endorsement for Online Programs from the Online Learning Consortium.
- Submit your transcripts
- Option A: Send electronically. Your previous school(s) can electronically send transcripts to Baker College via Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, or another secure delivery method. If a “send-to” email address is required, please use getenrolled@baker.edu.
- Option B: Send via U.S. Postal Service.Official paper transcripts must be sent by the school you attended directly to Baker College. We cannot accept official transcripts issued to students. Use the address below when sending documents via postal mail: Baker College, Enrollment Center, P.O. Box 77000, Owosso, Michigan 48867
- Submit your FASFA (Code: 004673)
- Stay in touch
Congrats! You’re applying to graduate school. Here at Baker College, we want to keep that excitement going by helping guide you through this process to make it as easy and simple as possible. If you have any questions along the way, please contact us to speak with an admissions advisor who can help guide you through the process. (855) 487-7888 GetEnrolled@baker.edu
- Complete Your Application
- Send your Official Transcripts
- Submit your Resume
- Optional Admissions Essay
We prefer that your transcripts are sent electronically. However, we’ll also accept official documents via postal mail.
Send electronically:
Your previous school(s) can electronically send transcripts to Baker College via Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, or another secure delivery method. If a “send-to” email address is required, please use GetEnrolled@baker.edu.
Send via U.S. Postal Service:
Official paper transcripts must be sent by the school you attended directly to Baker College. We cannot accept official transcripts issued to students. Use the address below when sending documents via postal mail:
Baker College Enrollment Center
P.O. Box 77000
Owosso, Michigan 48867
GMAT or GRE scores are optional.
Baker College does not require either the GMAT or GRE as a condition of admission. However, you may submit your scores if you want them considered in the admissions decision.
If you are including the optional admissions essay here are a few tips.
Preparation & Goals:
Detail how your academic, professional, and life experiences have prepared you for graduate study and define your career goals for the next five and ten years.
Strategy & Growth:
Explain how this degree helps you reach those goals and how you will leverage your strengths to overcome specific challenges during the program.
Academic Standards:
Ensure all supporting evidence and sources are cited strictly according to APA 7th Edition guidelines.
Supporting documents can be submitted via email to GetEnrolled@baker.edu or by postal mail to the Baker College Enrollment Center using the address above.
While Baker Online courses begin and end on set dates and assignments do have deadlines, these flexible programs were developed to fit into your schedule, not the other way around.
The main difference between these two ways to learn is that Baker Online courses have a flexible schedule and are offered in eight-week semesters, while Online Live classes are held in real time in a virtual classroom and meet at set times over 8- or 16-week semesters.
- Collaborate and participate in discussions with your professors and peers.
- View lectures, conduct research, and submit assignments on a flexible schedule.
- Earn your degree 100% online, from the comfort of your home, or whatever location is most convenient for you.
You can view a full list of degrees that offer core courses in the Baker Online format on our Full Program List page. Please note that even if your degree isn’t listed as Baker Online-eligible, most of the prerequisite, general education, and elective courses offered at Baker College are available in the Baker Online format.
Tuition rates are the same across all learning formats, which means Baker Online classes are just as affordable as our on-campus and Online Live courses. You can learn more on our Tuition and Financial Aid page.
Our virtual classrooms are accessible to almost anyone with an internet connection and a computer. View Baker College’s list of Minimum Technical Requirements.
No, you don’t have to commit to the Baker Online format exclusively. In fact, we encourage you to mix and match different course types to fit your schedule and learning preferences.
Yes. All courses offered at Baker College, whether on campus, Baker Online or Online Live, are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
To apply for all forms of federal and state aid (including grants, scholarships, and loans), you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. Additional help is available on our financial aid page.
Our school code is 004673. Note: To ensure maximum eligibility for Michigan state aid, remember to list Baker College first on your FAFSA application.
While you can apply throughout the year, Baker College recommends completing your FAFSA by the May 1st priority deadline. All financial aid paperwork should be completed by the Financial Aid Priority Date which is typically one month before the start of the semester.
Yes. You must submit a new FAFSA for each academic year you plan to be enrolled. The application typically opens annually on October 1st.
We offer a discounted rate for active-duty service members and their spouses. Learn more here.
Our tuition rates are established based on your academic program, which allows you to more easily calculate your cost. In addition to tuition, students are charged a technology fee. Our Culinary Institute of Michigan and Nursing programs have a few courses with additional fees. Details of charges are available on our tuition page.
The BeFree Tuition Guarantee is available to qualified new undergraduate students who are eligible for the maximum Pell Grant. This program can cover standard tuition costs for up to five years for those who qualify.
Yes. We offer flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost of tuition over the semester. There is a $35 non-refundable enrollment fee, but joining a plan early helps you avoid the $50 late payment fee. You can sign up through your student portal at my.baker.edu.
Online class semesters begin every 8 weeks.