FLINT, Mich. ­ - ­ Baker College system officials announced a 61.2 percent increase in spring quarter enrollment for Baker Online over the same period in 2002.

More than 13,907 students throughout the Baker system took Baker Online classes spring quarter.

"Results of a recent survey indicate that Baker students chose Baker online education because of flexibility, convenience and instructor interaction," said Dr. Julia Teahen, president, Baker Online. "These factors, combined with the commitment to provide the best instructional technology available, make Baker Online the premier choice for continuing education."

Also, Baker College Center for Graduate Studies announced a 19.2 percent increase in enrollment, with 932 students enrolled spring quarter 2003, an increase from 782 students spring quarter 2002. A total of 880 Baker MBA students attended 100 percent of their classes online through Baker Online.

"Baker's MBA program, the largest in Michigan, offers students an exciting and rewarding way to learn about global business," said Mike Heberling, Ph.D., Baker College Center for Graduate Studies president. "The program is highly demanding, but its flexibility accommodates the busy lifestyles of working adults."

The Baker College Center for Graduate Studies is part of the largest private college system in Michigan. Baker Online is one of the nation's largest online colleges with over 15,000 students worldwide. Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association / 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504 / 800-621-7400. Baker Center for Graduate Studies is also accredited by the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education (IACBE). The Baker Online MBA program is recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report's (usnews.com) "E-Learning Online Graduate Programs: Business ­ Regionally Accredited Programs." Baker College serves more than 25,000 students on 12 campuses and in four satellite locations. Baker grants Master's, Bachelor, and Associate Degrees, as well as Diplomas and Certificates, in Business, Health, Education and Human Services, Engineering/Technology, Office Administration, and Computers. As a career college, the Baker College System is proud to have achieved a graduate employment rate of 99 percent.