Enrollment Requirements

• An MBA or related master's degree from a U.S. school accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations, or from a non-U.S. institution with comparable accreditation. Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) must evaluate a degree awarded from a non-U.S. institution as equivalent to a master's degree awarded by a U.S. institution.
  
  
• A minimum grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 in their master's course work.
  
  
• International students must either have completed a bachelor's or master's degree at a university where English is the language of instruction; or have a minimum 575 score on the paper-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or a minimum 233 score on the computer-based TOEFL.
  
  
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in business, management or administration.
  
  
• Three professional references.
  
  
• Completed application form and application fee.
  
  
• Writing sample.
  
  
• Access to a computer and the internet.
  
  

Technical Requirements
Current students must have, as a minimum, the following hardware or software:

PC Requirements

• Pentium 4 compatible processor or higher
• Windows XP or higher required (Windows XP Professional may be required in some courses. See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)
• 256 MB of RAM; 512 recommended
• CD ROM drive; DVD ROM drive recommended
• 20 GB hard drive or greater
• Internet service provider (ISP); broadband connection recommended
• Microsoft Office 2003 (Professional recommended and may be required for some courses. See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)
• Netscape 7.1, Internet Explorer 6.0, Mozilla Seamonkey 1.1, and/or Firefox 2.0 or higher browser(s). AOL's browser is not compatible.
• Virus Protection Software
• Java 1.5 or later
• Webcam recommended and may be required in some courses (See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)

Mac Requirements

• G4/Intel, Mac OS X-compatible processor or higher
• Mac OS X Version 10.4.X or higher
• 256 MB of RAM required; 512 MB recommended
• CD ROM drive; DVD ROM drive recommended
• 20 GB hard drive or greater
• Internet service provider (ISP); broadband connection recommended
• Microsoft Office: Mac 2004
• Virtual PC (PowerPC) or Parallels (Intel) with Windows XP or greater required (Additional Windows software and/or Windows XP Professional may be required for some courses. See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)
• Safari 1.1, Netscape 7.1, Mozilla Seamonkey 1.1, and/or Firefox 2.0 or higher browser(s). AOL's browser is not compatible.
• Virus Protection Software
• Java 1.5 or later
• Webcam recommended and may be required in some courses (See Course Equipment and Software Requirements for details.)

Requirements for Success

• Textbooks for all online courses must be purchased through the bookstore in the SOLAR System.
• Most online courses are six weeks long and require a lot of reading.
• Class discussion takes place throughout the week, including weekends. Instructors consider student participation very important and will grade accordingly.
• You must participate in class discussion at least five out of seven days each week.
• A term paper and/or final exam is due at the end of each course.
• Assignments and structure vary from course to course.
• Always check the course outline at the beginning of each course for assignment information and due dates.

Requirements for International Students
Baker welcomes diversity among its student population, yet recognizes the special needs presented by international students. Please note that enrollment in a program offered by Baker College Online does not in any way require or facilitate a student visa. Before Baker College can officially consider any international student the following requirements must be met:

1. The student must send transcripts (an official record) showing satisfactory completion of secondary school or its equivalent, as well as any post-secondary school (college/university). Transcripts in any language other than English must be accompanied by certified, literal English translations. These translations can be obtained through ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.) www.ece.org.
2. All international students must be proficient in the English language to successfully gain admission to Baker Online. This must be demonstrated by a TOEFL score of 550 (213 on the computer-based exam) prior to enrolling. Applications to take the TOEFL test must be made directly to Educational Testing Services (and not to Baker College). For information about test dates, fees, testing centers, and to obtain registration materials, visit www.toefl.org.
3. All courses will be taken online and as such students must posses a personal computer and reliable access to the Internet. Your computer system must meet the technical requirements listed above.