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    Baker University

    Bachelor in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)

    Baldwin City, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About Bachelor in Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor's)

    The program admits students on a rolling basis; tuition is Baker University offers the highest return on investment of private colleges in Kansas, according to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2022)..

    This programme prepares students for diverse professional roles by combining two distinct academic disciplines into a customized degree. Students design their own curriculum by selecting courses from two areas of study, such as business, criminal justice, psychology, or sociology. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, research, and practical application across multiple fields. It is delivered entirely online with flexible start dates and accelerated six-week courses.

    Focus areas include business administration, criminal justice, human resources, marketing, project management, organizational management.

    Students must complete 120 credit hours, including 39 credits in two disciplines with at least 18 credits per discipline and 6 upper-level credits per discipline. A 3-credit research project or internship is required. At least 30 upper-level credits must be completed at Baker University.

    Graduates enter roles such as management analyst, human resource coordinator, financial advisor, nonprofit manager, or entrepreneur.

    Applicants must submit official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions with a minimum GPA of 2.0. International students must meet TOEFL or IELTS language requirements. Those with fewer than 12 transfer credits need a high school transcript or equivalency test with a minimum GPA of 2.30.

    The programme totals about 120 credit hours. Online, full-time or part-time, with new classes starting every six weeks year-round; can be completed in as few as two years with transfer credits. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.

    About Baker University

    Baker University has shaped higher education in Kansas since 1858, when it became the state’s first university. Liberal arts education remains central to the institution, alongside flexible learning designed for different stages of academic and professional life. Students who are unsure of their major can begin as undeclared students while exploring possible fields with guidance toward long-term goals. The university offers more than 50 programs through on-campus undergraduate study in Baldwin City, online undergraduate and graduate programs, continuing education, and an on-ground nursing BSN program in Topeka. Baker also provides opportunities to engage in student research and creative work, including the annual Scholars Symposium. Its campus experience is structured around connection, focus, leadership development, housing, and participation in more than 40 student organizations. Baldwin City is the setting for Baker’s main on-campus undergraduate experience. Students can combine academic work with athletics, where 27 programs connect competition with character, discipline, and leadership. Baker also offers online study for students seeking flexible, accelerated programs that fit around work or other responsibilities. International students should distinguish between the Baldwin City campus, the Topeka nursing location, and online programs when considering their study format and daily campus experience.

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