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Baker College of Allen Park
Detroit Business Institute - Downriver
Dorsey Business School
Wayne County Community College District-Downriver Campus
4500 Enterprise Drive, Allen Park, MI 48101
Aaron Maike, president; 1-313-425-3700 or 1-800-767-4120
Web: www.baker.edu
Baker College of Allen Park has one mission: educating and training individuals for careers. What sets Baker College apart? A single focus on offering programs that yield employment results and opportunity for career advancement. Baker College grants certificates and associate's, bachelor's and master's degree programs in the areas of business, health science, education, human services and various technical fields.
Most Baker College programs require students to work in their field of study through externships and internships before graduation. Because of this, Baker College graduates have a competitive advantage in securing employment, bringing real work experience to the job. In a tough economy where experience counts, that means Baker College graduates get jobs. In fact, Baker College has a proven track record of student success, with a 99 percent systemwide graduate employment rate.
The largest private college in Michigan, Baker College serves more than 29,000 students on 12 campuses and in four satellite locations. Baker College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the International Assembly of Collegiate Business Education accredits Baker Center for graduate studies.
19100 Fort St. (Riverview Commons Shopping Center), Riverview, MI 48193
Paula Severinski, director; 1-734-479-0660
Web: www.dbidownriver.com
The Detroit Business Institute - Downriver was established in 1976 as a branch campus of the Detroit Business Institute. In 1983, the Downriver branch was awarded accreditation as a free-standing institution by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. In 1990, it became totally independent when it was purchased by Votech Educational Systems Inc. At that time, the school was renamed the Detroit Business Institute - Downriver.
Since its establishment, the institute has grown in enrollment and in the number of courses and services it offers. Occupational/career programs are a major endeavor at the institute. A major factor in the growth of the school has been its job-placement results, along with the stability of its administration and faculty.
The institute is licensed by the Michigan State Board of Education as a private vocational school and has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 1977.
Programs are offered in administrative assistant, medical assistant, medical office, computer office specialist and legal administrative assistant. Programs also are offered evenings. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
15755 North Line Road, Southgate, MI 48195
Lee Gillett, managing director; 1-734-285-5400
Web: www.dorsey.edu
Dorsey is a private career school licensed by the Michigan Board of Education and accredited as a business school by the Accrediting Commission for Independent Colleges and Schools of the Career College Association. The original Dorsey Business School began in 1934, and was in the Palms Building in downtown Detroit. Currently, there are four campuses in the Detroit area: Southgate, Wayne, Madison Heights and Roseville.
Dorsey offers nine-, 12- and 15-month programs for office support and medical careers. Diplomas are awarded for completion of administrative, computer accounting, word processor, legal and medical careers.
21000 North Line Road, Taylor, MI 48180
Anthony Arminiak, campus president; 1-734-946-3500
Web: www.wcccd.edu
Admissions/financial aid: 1-734-374-3229
Founded in 1967, Wayne County Community College District's programs and services are delivered primarily through its five campuses throughout Wayne County. These include the Downriver Campus in Taylor, Downtown Campus on Fort Street in Detroit, the Eastern Campus on Conner at I-94 in Detroit, the Northwest Campus on Greenfield near Joy Road in Detroit and the Western Campus on Haggerty Road in Van Buren Township. Additional services are offered at extension sites in community centers, senior facilities and through partnerships with business and industry.
More than 68 career-technical and liberal arts transfer degree and certificate programs are available, giving students a wide range of career choices and options. A variety of high-technology, automotive, electronic and manufacturing programs are available at the campus along with liberal arts transfer courses. Applications for admissions are taken throughout the year. Financial aid and academic support services are available along with access to the Detroit Area Library Network (DALNET) in the John Dingell Library.