InnovATIon AnD EnTREpREnEURshIp
are more than course titles at the Bloch School — they are the cornerstones upon which all programs are built.
Our graduate students collaborate and create in ways that prepare them to succeed in today’s rapidly changing job market. The Bloch School leads the way in experiential, or hands-on, practical learning for graduate students. Classes meet in the state-of-the-art Executive Hall, an innovative space that inspires team learning, idea sharing and collaboration.
At Bloch, our graduate programs offer outstanding centers of excellence, networking opportunities and mentors to help students succeed.
OUR BENEFACTOR
The Bloch School bears the name of Henry W. Bloch, co-founder of H&R Block and one of the world’s foremost entrepreneurs. Bloch has been deeply committed to the school’s success. With the help of his $32 million gift, the school expanded and built the Henry W. Bloch Executive Hall for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which has become a model for schools nationwide.
The architectural curves of Bloch Executive Hall underscore a popular saying at the school: “The path of innovation is never a straight line.”
A PLACE
FOR
PEOPLE
GOING
MaxiMize your
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PROGRAM CLASS SCHEDuLE CREDIT HOuRS DESIGNED FOR TyPICAL DuRATION
Master of Entrepreneurial Real Estate Thursday eveningsMostly Monday- 36 Those wanting advanced commercial real estate knowledge 2 years
Master of Science in Accounting* Mostly Monday-
Thursday evenings 30/60
Students seeking CPA certification or
other professional licenses 2-3 years
Master of Science in Finance** Mostly Monday-
Thursday evenings 33
Students seeking CFA or CFP certification or financial leadership positions
2 years
Master of Public Administration Thursday eveningsMostly Monday- 36
Professionals seeking leadership roles in nonprofit, health administration or policy management
2-3 years
Executive M.P.A. Thursday eveningsMostly Monday- 36 Experienced leaders with more than five years’ experience 22 months
Leverage your skills
Bloch master’s programs build better leaders and problem-solvers.
MAsTER of EnTREpREnEURIAl
REAl EsTATE
Bloch is the only school in the region offering the Master of Entrepreneurial Real Estate (M.E.R.E.). The knowledge gained during the 36-credit-hour program gives students mastery of the interdisciplinary skills needed to make complex real estate decisions. The Lewis White Real Estate Center and Regnier Institute for
Entrepreneurship and Innovation provide support and resources.
bloch.umkc.edu/graduate-program/mere Admission Requirements
M.E.R.E. applications are reviewed by a committee that takes a holistic approach in assessing each student’s academic record, personal statement, resume and exam scores. Detailed admission guidelines are available on the M.E.R.E. website.
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* Accelerated 30-hour option is available for students with an undergraduate accounting degree. ** Students without an undergraduate finance degree may be required to take prerequisite courses.
The Henry W. Bloch
School of Management
offers 10 graduate degrees that help advance careers. A network of alumni, professionals and mentors adds value to practical skills taught in the classroom, and students apply their new knowledge to real-world situations. Our graduate programs are personalized to fit the goals and schedules of each student.
Bloch is among only 5 percent of business schools worldwide accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Master of Entrepreneurial Real Estate Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Finance Master of Public Administration
Executive Master of Public Administration Master of Business Administration
• Professional MBA • Intensive Full-Time MBA • Executive MBA
Doctorate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MAsTER of scIEncE In AccoUnTInG
Graduates of the Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) program are qualified for the various examinations leading to professional certification. Bloch offers two M.S.A. options:
30-HOUR PROGRAM – Students who have a bachelor’s degree in accounting may be eligible to complete their M.S.A. with just 30 credit hours. Because they already have an accounting background, these students are waived from most core courses.
60-HOUR PROGRAM – The comprehensive curriculum is designed for students who have little or no undergraduate accounting experience. Students learn everything they need to enjoy a professional career in the accounting field.
bloch.umkc.edu/graduate-program/msa
MAsTER of scIEncE In fInAncE
The Master of Science in Finance (M.S.F.) helps advance careers in a variety of financial fields; a financial undergraduate degree is not required. The degree prepares students for financial certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP). The program can be completed in as little as 33 credit hours.
Emphasis Areas
• Entrepreneurial Finance • Financial Analyst • Corporate Finance
• Financial Services Management • Wealth Management
bloch.umkc.edu/graduate-program/msf
Admission Requirements Currently under revision; see M.S.F. website for most recent admission requirements. Admission Requirements • GMAT score (or GRE equivalent) of 460 or higher. • A total of 1,100 points using the formula 200 x undergraduate cumulative GPA + GMAT score.
• GPA also can be calculated using the last consecutive 60 college hours.
“The material covered within the M.S.A. program is
challenging. But when I went to study for the CPA
exam, I felt extremely well prepared.”
Diane Winnard (B.S.A. ’09, M.S.A. ’10)
nathan Mauck, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Finance
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MAsTER of pUblIc ADMInIsTRATIon
The 36-credit-hour Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) prepares students for expanded leadership opportunities in public and nonprofit organizations. Students may seek a generalist M.P.A. or study one or more of three emphasis areas.
Emphasis Areas
• Nonprofit Management • Health Services Administration • Urban Policy and Management
JOINT DEGREE OPTIONS
Students with undergraduate degrees in urban Studies or Business Administration may be eligible to complete the M.P.A. with just one additional year of courses. And when paired with a J.D. at the uMKC School of Law, both degrees can be completed more quickly together.
bloch.umkc.edu/graduate-program/mpa
EXEcUTIvE M.p.A.
Experienced professionals with five or more years of increasing responsibility may wish to pursue the Executive M.P.A. This 22-month program includes unique experiences such as executive coaching, immersion courses and issue-oriented residencies in locations such as Washington, D.C., and Cape Town, South Africa.
bloch.umkc.edu/graduate-program/empa
Admission Requirements • Applicants with a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.5 will be required to complete the GRE.
• Faculty will also consider LSAT and PCAT scores. • Exam scores must be at or above the 50th percentile in each section of the test.
Admission Requirements Admission is selective. The successful applicant will have at least five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public, nonprofit or health sector organizations, with preference given to those with managerial or executive experience.
Tomas Martinez (M.S.F.)
Former Army officer; plans a career as a financial analyst in Kansas City
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PROGRAM CLASS SCHEDuLE CREDIT HOuRS DESIGNED FOR TyPICAL DuRATION
Professional MBA Mostly Monday-
Thursday evenings 42
Professionals who plan to continue working while completing their MBA
2.5 years or less
Accelerated Professional MBA Mostly Monday-
Thursday evenings 33
Professionals with undergraduate business degrees who plan to continue working while completing their MBA
2 years or less
Intensive Full-Time MBA Daytime classesMonday-Thursday 42
Early to midcareer professionals who want to complete their MBA quickly. Students may not work during this program.
11 months
Executive MBA Two Saturdays and one Friday per month 42
Experienced leaders who plan to hold key positions within their organization and will continue working while completing their MBA
21 months
Which MBA is best for you?
Bloch offers MBA options to accommodate students of varied backgrounds and experience.
paul frauen (MBA)
Mechanical engineer; member of Bloch’s winning CFA Institute Research Challenge team
BUILD ON
YOUR SUCCESS
“you’ll quickly find that Bloch faculty members
pride themselves on providing the management
skills needed to really separate you from the
crowd. Theory and practice are important,
of course, but that’s just the beginning. I’m
out to change the way you think.”
stephen pruitt, Ph.D.
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Edna Martinson (MBA)
undergraduate degree in International Business; aspires to a career in corporate finance
Admission Requirements • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university • GMAT score (or GRE equivalent) of 450; 520 or higher preferred
• Two years or more of full-time work experience preferred
Want to Finish Faster?
Students who have a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting may be eligible to complete their MBA more quickly in the
Accelerated Professional MBA option (33 credit hours). Because they already have a business background, these students are waived from most core courses and can take more elective and emphasis courses.
Admission requirements, emphasis areas and course schedules are the same as for the Professional MBA.
bloch.umkc.edu/pmba
“The relationship the Bloch School and uMKC have
with Kansas City businesses, startups and resources
is a big benefit for Bloch grads.”
pRofEssIonAl MbA
The Bloch Professional Master of Business Administration (MBA) program develops skilled managers who can navigate a global and rapidly changing society. The challenging 42-credit-hour curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning. Students take a sequence of 24 credit hours of core business courses; they
put their new knowledge and skills into practice in the program’s capstone experiences.
Emphasis Areas
• Entrepreneurship • Finance • General Management • Global Business• Leading and Managing People • Management Information Systems • Marketing
• Real Estate
• Supply Chain and Operations Management
Convenient evening and weekend classes allow students to balance work and family commitments.
Mike Wilson (MBA ’06)
President, Ingenology
bloch.umkc.edu
Henry W. Bloch School of Management 5110 Cherry St.
Kansas City, MO 64110 bloch@umkc.edu
816-235-2303
ACHIEVE MORE
Relationships formed with fellow students, Bloch School faculty and corporate partners last long after graduation.
InTEnsIvE fUll-TIME MbA
The Intensive Full-Time MBA (42 credit hours) is designed for highly motivated professionals who embrace the challenge of earning their MBA in just 11 months, including a six- to eight-week paid corporate internship and a three-week global capstone experience. Students dive headfirst into the discovery, research, analysis and decision-making that take place at real companies.
Due to the accelerated nature of the Intensive Full-Time MBA, participants may not work while obtaining the degree.
bloch.umkc.edu/ftmba
EXEcUTIvE MbA
The Bloch Executive MBA is a highly selective degree program for experienced professionals. The integrated curriculum is focused on application and includes field experiences as well as four residencies that support the platforms of the program: leadership, civic
engagement, innovation and global perspective.
Graduates report building lifelong bonds and receiving promotions within their companies — both during and after the program. The average student is 38 years old and has 10 years of managerial experience. Convenient classes meet one Friday and two Saturdays each month.
bloch.umkc.edu/emba
Admission Requirements • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• At least 10 years of significant work experience
• Career with increasing managerial responsibilities for people, projects and/or budgets
Admission Requirements • Bachelor’s degree, with a strong academic record in any discipline
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Experience the reward of a graduate degree that will propel your career forward. Check out the Bloch School online. Then complete your application.
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