Credit-Based College Courses on Your Terms

As a guest student at Baker College, you’ll receive the same high-quality instruction as our degree-seeking students, with the freedom to design your own educational journey.

Flexible Learning Formats

Choose from a variety of learning formats to suit your lifestyle and needs:

  • 100% Online Courses: Perfect for those who need a flexible schedule.
  • On-Campus Courses: Enjoy a traditional face-to-face learning experience and college environment.
  • Online Live (Hybrid) Courses: Combine the benefits of both online and in-person learning.
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Becoming a Guest Student

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Students Attending College in Michigan

If you’re pursuing a degree at another Michigan-based college or university, our guest courses can help shorten the time it takes to complete your degree with courses that can easily be transferred to your current institution.

Discover our courses below, and then apply with the Michigan Uniform Guest Application to register.

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Transferable Online Courses for Out‑of‑State Students

We offer highly transferable courses with flexible delivery methods. Find a course at Baker that fits your schedule and seamlessly transfer college credits back to the institution where you’re enrolled.

Explore our transferable courses below, and then visit the Baker Guest Application to register.

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Student Seeking Non‑Degree Courses

Our program is ideal if you’re looking to explore new fields of study, enhance your current professional skills, or pursue personal enrichment and learn simply for the joy of learning.

Browse our courses below, and then visit the Baker Guest Application to register.

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Apply as a visiting student and start earning transfer credits this term.

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ACC 1010 – Principles of Accounting I

3 credits

Introduces students to the concepts of financial accounting, including the completion of the accounting cycle, preparation of the financial statements, and detailed coverage of cash, receivables, inventory, fixed assets and liabilities.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 8/25/25 10/19/25
Online Online Campus 8/25/25 10/19/25
Online Online Campus 8/25/25 12/14/25 W 6:30 PM 9:00 PM
In-Person Royal Oak Campus 8/25/25 10/19/25 W 6:30 PM 9:00 PM
In-Person Muskegon Campus 8/25/25 12/14/25 T R 9:30 AM 10:45 AM
In-Person Owosso Campus 8/25/25 12/14/25 M W 11:00 AM 12:15 PM
Online Online Campus 10/20/25 12/14/25
Online Online Campus 10/20/25 12/14/25
Online Online Campus 10/20/25 12/14/25

ACC 3510 – Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting

3 credits

Provides a detailed examination of fund accounting and the financial reporting for state and local government units, hospitals, colleges and universities, and other not-for-profit organizations. Topics include governmental accounting and auditing standards, financial reporting practices, budgeting approaches, professional responsibilities and ethical considerations related to audit and assurance engagements for governmental entities, tax-related reporting requirements for tax-exempt entities, and how to interpret complex financial statements issued by Federal, state, and local governments.

Course Delivery Course Location Start Date End Date Days Begin Time End Time
Online Online Campus 8/25/25 10/19/25