Baker College of Flint, Cass City revamp administrative professional program

FLINT, Mich. – Baker College of Flint has given its administrative professional program a transformation to better align with the duties of modern-day employment opportunities. This updated program will be offered at both the main Flint campus and the satellite campus in Cass City.

Although commonly associated with routine clerical support and a belief that the positions are altogether disappearing, today’s administrative professionals handle complex business functions and a great deal of responsibility in a field that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects will grow 12 percent between 2012 and 2022.

“This business-driven program has been tailored to better meet the needs of employers in the current competitive work environment,” said Wen Hemingway, Baker College of Flint president. “Much more is required of administrative professionals today. They may be involved in project management, working with integrated computer software applications, or organizing and overseeing top management schedules and events. Our updated curriculum reflects these broad areas of involvement.”

The Baker College administrative professional associate degree program prepares students with necessary skills in project management, accounting, organization and scheduling, internet/intranet communications and research, document preparation, customer service and public relations.

Courses that have been added to the curriculum include workplace technology, workplace management, business communication and intermediate spreadsheets.

The Baker College program is designed for those who wish to enter the administrative support field, as well as for those already employed who want additional training. Enrollment is open for fall quarter with classes beginning Monday, Sept. 29.

Hemingway said that Baker College routinely evaluates its programs to ensure graduates are provided the necessary training and education to meet employers’ demands.

For more information about the administrative professional program, contact Jodi Cuneaz in the Baker College of Flint admissions office at 810.766.4000 or jodi.cuneaz@baker.edu. Financial assistance is available to students, including scholarships, grants, low-interest loans and work-study programs. Students may schedule an appointment via the Baker College website, www.baker.edu.

The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It is a nonprofit higher education institution, serving more than 35,000 students on 12 campuses and in three satellite locations. Baker grants certificates and associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, health sciences, education and human services, and various technical fields, as well as a doctorate of business administration. As a career college, the Baker College system is pleased to report that 97 percent of its available graduates are employed. For more information about Baker College, please check out our website at www.baker.edu.