Bauder College

Highlights

• Atlanta campus is on the National Register of Historic Places
• Many programs include externships
• Study tour option in New York or Europe teaches international topics for fashion, design, and business
• Career placement services for graduates
• Tutoring is available
• Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

About the School

Bauder College was established in 1962 with a focus on fashion merchandise programs. The school has added other bachelor's and associate degrees and certificate programs in the fields of business, information technology, healthcare and criminal justice. According to Bauder College, professional skills, career focused education and general education are combined in their programs. Kaplan Higher Education owns the college.

The College's Atlanta campus is on the National Register of Historic Places and is readily accessible to major business areas, offering students opportunities for convenient employment opportunities. The campus is next to the Georgia World Congress Center and blocks away from the Atlantic Steel development site, Centennial Olympic Park, and the Georgia Aquarium.

Academic Programs

Bauder College has numerous education programs including:

• Business Administration – The program's goal is to prepare students for entry-level positions in marketing, healthcare, entertainment, distribution, technology and fashion.
• Fashion Merchandising Program – Offers courses such as retailing, product promotion, display, consumer motivation and apparel technology. The program also teaches marketing, management and accounting.
• Fashion Design Program – The curriculum emphasizes pattern-making, draping, specialty design, clothing construction and story board construction. Computer graphic courses are also included.
• Computer Networking Program – Provides an introduction to various operating systems and offers the skills required to plan, construct and troubleshoot a network. Students are prepared to take the Microsoft certification exams, the CompTIA A+ and Net + exams as well as the MCP.
• Graphic Design Program – Encourages creativity and emphasizes technical and presentation abilities. Current graphic design applications are included in the curriculum.
• Medical Assisting Program – Students are taught the skills required to work in the front or back of a doctor's office, in clinics, health departments and other medical facilities.
• Interior Design – Students are prepared for entry-level jobs in interior deign and related jobs such as model home merchandiser, residential and commercial design assistant, contractor and/or builders assistant, home furnishing coordinator and CADD operator.

Faculty

The instructors have practical experience in their area of teaching. The instructors emphasize hands-on training. The teachers encourage student participation. Group discussions, projects and demonstrations are part of the curriculums.

Student Life

Bauder College typically has about 500 students. The female to male ratio is approximately 3 to 1. Career Services offers a variety of help to students. The Career Resource Library includes information regarding employment trends, salary projections, job outlooks and enhancing job skills. The Student Services Department offers tutoring, student health services and other types of assistance.

Admissions and Financial Aid

A high school diploma or a recognized equivalent is required for enrollment. Some applicants may have to take and pass the school's admissions exam in order to enroll. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The vast majority of students receive some type of financial aid.