Institute for Professional Development

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We reserve the right to append or otherwise modify this privacy policy at any time so please re-visit this page periodically to check for updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, and will be subject to, the changes to the privacy policy after such notice has been posted except in the case where you have opted to have your information removed as set forth below.

Who We Are

The Institute for Professional Development (IPD) (including affiliates providing services on our behalf) is an organization that provides comprehensive marketing services, in addition to other services, for our client colleges and universities. IPD is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We therefore want to inform you what information we collect, how it is used, and how you can contact us to modify or remove your information. Please note, however, that a request to modify or remove your information will only modify or remove your information from our list. We are not responsible for the use any other organizations may make of the information once it has been transferred as set forth below and you will need to contact such entity(ies) to have your information modified or removed from their database.

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We can be reached by telephone at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

Information We Collect

For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes certain non-personally identifiable information including, but not limited to, your domain name and IP address.

In addition, we collect personally identifiable information that is volunteered by you, including but not limited to your contact information (e.g. mailing address, email addresses, telephone numbers, etc.), educational experience, and/or degree programs of interest.

How We Use This Information

The information we collect is used by us for various purposes, including contacting you for marketing purposes, to inform you about our client colleges' and universities' educational offerings, and in order to make modifications to our site to enhance your user experience.

In addition, from time to time, we make the information collected available to other organizations, including but not limited to other colleges or universities whose products or services we think you might find interesting.

Sale of Assets/Acquisition of IPD

If IPD sells assets or IPD is acquired or merged with another entity, you agree that IPD may provide to such entity all information that you have provided that is related to that part of our business that was sold to or merged with the other entity without obtaining your further consent.

Governing Law

IPD is a United States corporation with its principal place of business located in Arizona. By using this site, you agree that the interpretation and enforcement of this policy shall be governed by the laws of the state of Arizona without regards to its conflicts of law provisions.

Our Security Measures

We will take commercially reasonable measures to secure and store your information to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information under our control. Although we will utilize such measures, we do not guarantee you against the loss, misuse, or alteration of your information.

Children's Privacy

We are very sensitive to the issue of children's privacy. Our site(s) are neither developed for, nor directed at children under 13 years of age. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information or registered at one of our sites, and you would like to have this information removed, please contact us.

If you have any questions about any of these practices, please let us know by contacting us at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

November 1, 2008

The Associate of Arts in Business (AAB) program is designed for adults who are striving to begin or complete their college degree. The Associate of Arts in Business (AAB) program stresses skills development in the areas of business communication, accounting, economics, finance and business relations. Baker University offers a 60-hour program providing an educational experience that prepares students for more advanced study and introduces them to the fundamentals of business. Upon completion of the AAB program, students will have satisfied the general education requirements needed for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degrees. The AAB program offers courses in the following areas: Financial Planning, Introduction to American Politics, Advertising and Promotion, Mass Media and Society, Human Ecology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

The Online Associate of Arts in Business (AAB) program is designed for adults who are striving to begin or complete their college degree. The Associate of Arts in Business (AAB) program stresses skills development in the areas of business communication, accounting, economics, finance and business relations. Baker University offers a 60-hour program providing an educational experience that prepares students for more advanced study and introduces them to the fundamentals of business. Upon completion of the AAB program, students will have satisfied the general education requirements needed for the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree. The AAB program offers courses in the following areas: Financial Planning, Introduction to American Politics, Advertising and Promotion, Mass Media and Society, Human Ecology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is created as a multi-disciplinary study of business administration which prepares students to meet the challenges of the contemporary workplace by facilitating their understanding of a balanced and informed approach to decision-making. Baker University's BBA program is a 41-hour program designed to provide training in the skills required to make effective decisions and to formulate both short- and long-range business plans. The program provides training and the personal skills needed for effective organization. Listed below are the main concepts covered in the BBA program: Business Law and Government Regulation, Financial Management, Data Development and Analysis, International Business, Prior Learning and Writing Development.

The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) emphasizes development and refinement of the management skills essential to success in both business and industry on a global scale. Baker University's BSM program is a 41-hour program designed to facilitate social development and effectiveness in interpersonal and group relationships. It provides critical thinking and resolution strategies for addressing contemporary management issues. Listed below are the main concepts covered in the BSM program: Management Issues and Society, Organizational Culture, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Quantitative Methods for Quality Management, Management and Leadership.

The Online Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program is created as a multi-disciplinary study of business administration which prepares students to meet the challenges of the contemporary workplace by facilitating their understanding of a balanced and informed approach to decision-making. Baker University's BBA program is a 41-hour program designed to provide training in the skills required to make effective decisions and to formulate both short- and long-range business plans. The program provides training and the personal skills needed for effective organization. Listed below are the main concepts covered in the BBA program: Business Law and Government Regulation, Financial Management, Data Development and Analysis, International Business, Prior Learning and Writing Development.

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership program is an upper division undergraduate sequence of courses designed for working professionals. The BBL core sequence provides students with knowledge in leadership, accounting, finance, employee development, marketing, business law, and human resources. Through this sequence of courses, students develop skills in creating effective organizational climates, coaching, managing teams, leading projects, and making intuitive and data driven decisions. The BBL degree requires the completion of 124 credit hours. The core sequence includes 41 credit hours of coursework required of all students. Students must complete an additional 39 credit hours of general education requirements and 44 credit hours of electives. The BBL core program is sequentially structured so that students concentrate on one course at a time and move through the courses in a specific order. Students complete the course sequence in the order recommended by the University. Approximately 18 months are required to fulfill the core program requirements

The 38-credit-hour Bachelor of Business Information Systems (BBIS) program offers students the skills and knowledge to lead in a technology-driven business environment. The curriculum emphasizes the information system skills needed by business leaders to understand issues, work collaboratively in the design and implementation of solutions and strategies, and communicate effectively in diverse business settings. The program includes general business courses in project and organizational management, data development, and financial management as well as technology-specific coursework in programming fundamentals, systems analysis and design, and database design. The BBIS degree requires the completion of 124 credit hours. Students must complete the information technology core of 15 credit hours and complete and IT specialty track of 12 to 21 credit hours (depending on the track selected) through an approved provider. Requirements include 30 credit hours of general education, 3 credit hours of math, and 17 to 26 credit hours of electives (depending on the number of credits required for the specialty track). Approximately 18 months are required to fulfill the core program requirements.

Baker University's Master of Arts in Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution (CMDR) degree program is a 37 credit-hour degree program designed to provide students with a thorough foundation in conflict theory, law, and the social/behavioral sciences. Students gain the vision, determination, and expertise needed to meet today's conflict challenges. Focused on new approaches and practical techniques, the course of study provides formal conflict management skill development in negotiation, mediation and system design. Listed below are the classes and concepts that comprise the core of the CMDR curriculum: Communication and Negotiation, Principles of Mediation, Legal Issues in Mediation, Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies, and Behavioral Styles in Conflict Management.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides highly interactive, application-oriented learning environments emphasizing collaborative teamwork. Baker University's 43-hour Master of Business Administration (MBA) program emphasizes the identification, analysis and solution of complex management problems within a context requiring both technical understanding and balanced decision making. Listed below are the classes and concepts that comprise the core of the MBA curriculum: Managerial Finance, Accounting Applications for Management, Quantitative Analysis, Economic Aspects of Business, Decisions, Information System Decisions in Management, Marketing Management and Strategy.

Baker University's Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a 36 credit-hour degree program comprised of courses which provide students with a broad, critical, and practical-based understanding of management. This knowledge prepares students for a variety of leadership positions in complex contemporary environments. Listed below are the classes and concepts that comprise the core of the MSM curriculum: Principles of Organizational Management, Human Resource Management, Legal and Ethical Environment of Business, Consumer Behavior and Decision Making, and International Management.

Baker's online Master of Business Administration (OMBA) program is a 43-hour degree program. Students will earn Baker's prestigious MBA degree while participating in an online environment. Baker University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program emphasizes the identification, analysis and solution of complex management problems within a context requiring both technical understanding and balanced decision making. Listed below are the classes and concepts that comprise the core of the MBA curriculum: Managerial Finance, Accounting Applications for Management, Quantitative Analysis, Economic Aspects of Business, Decisions, Information System Decisions in Management, Marketing Management and Strategy

The 36-credit-hour Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) program is designed for adults who wish to combine their personal and professional interests and explore new ideas. Students customize their curriculum by choosing courses from three central areas: creative arts, history and ideas, and natural and social sciences. The program integrates social sciences, natural sciences, philosophy, arts and humanities, management and leadership, and post-secondary teaching. The MLA learning environment promotes attention to empirical evidence, intuitive thinking, analysis, and synthesis in and across disciplines. Students gain skills in inquiry and critical thinking while sharpening their written and oral language skills. Students are encouraged to respectfully challenge differing views in order to deepen their understanding and clearly articulate their own philosophies and vision. All courses work to sharpen skills in communication, problem solving, analysis and synthesis--skills essential to both personal and professional growth. Academic advising is available through Student Services to assist students in planning a program that meets individual needs and interests within the specifications of the program.