Master of Business Administration
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- 1. Critique business decisions using analytical tools and decision frameworks found in the major business disciplines.
- 2. Contextualize how a given business decision or problem affects an organization using systematic reasoning and critical thinking.
- 3. Assemble a diverse and inclusive team to solve a given business problem.
- 4. Conceptualize a complex business issue into a coherent written statement and/or oral presentation.
- 5. Interpret and evaluate quantitative information and synthesize that information with relevant non-quantitative information to arrive at a business decision.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the PMBA program are considered for admission based on their undergraduate cumulative grade point averages, resumes, goal statements, and other criteria established by the faculty. Some candidates may be eligible for admission without the GMAT exam. For current admission requirements visit https://bloch.umkc.edu/admissions/graduate-admissions.html.
Program Requirements
The Bloch School offers a Professional (part-time) master of business administration (PMBA), and an executive master of business administration (E.M.B.A.).
The Professional M.B.A. Curriculum
The PMBA degree is a 36 credit hour program. The curriculum is comprised of three distinct stages: foundations; application, integration and innovation; and electives or certificate.
The program has the following unique features that are combined to develop graduates that are broadly educated, socially responsible, and knowledgeable managers.
- A 21 credit hour set of courses that provides an integrative business infrastructure for decision-making.
- A 3 credit hour application, integration, and innovation course with opportunities to utilize a broad skill set.
- A 12 credit hour elective component that allows students the flexibility to design a program that uniquely fits their needs. Students may elect to complete the requirements for one of several graduate-level certificate programs available within the Bloch School.
- Students with substantial work experience or a proficiency in an AACSB relevant competency through advanced undergraduate courses or a graduate course, may seek approval to take an additional application, integration, and innovation offering in place of a specific foundation class.
- An M.B.A. program of study must include 36 credit hours with a minimum of 30 hours of that course work completed at UMKC. Transfer credit will be considered in accordance with the guidelines in the Master’s Degrees Academic Regulations section of the catalog.
- UMKC Students enrolled in an undergraduate bachelor's degree program at the School Science and Engineering who meet the PMBA admissions requirements may apply for entrance to the PMBA program at the beginning of their terminal year of their undergraduate program. Accepted students may waive MIS 5507 of the PMBA core, and may apply one three credit hour, in-major, 400-level SCE elective course with a grade of B or higher to the PMBA program for elective credit.
- Students in the coordinated Pharm.D. can pursue the PMBA simultaneously. Admission to the M.B.A. program is a separate process. Because the UMKC M.B.A. can be completed online, Pharm.D. students at any one of the three campus locations (Kansas City, Columbia, Springfield) may apply to the UMKC M.B.A. program. Information is at https://bloch.umkc.edu/graduate/cross-campus-partnerships/pharm.d.mba.html.
- Students in the DDS degree can pursue the PMBA simultaneously. Admission to the M.B.A. program is a separate process. Up to 6 hours of DDS Transitions coursework will be applied as elective in the M.B.A. degree program. Information is at https://bloch.umkc.edu/graduate/cross-campus-partnerships/dds-mba.html.
- Students in the B.A./M.D. program can pursue the PMBA during a leave of absence after the completion of year four. Up to 6 hours of select School of Medicine coursework will be applied as elective in the M.B.A. degree program.
The M.B.A. Foundation (21 credit hours)
The M.B.A. degree consists of a 21 credit hour set of foundation courses to provide a solid business base. Core courses include the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ACCTNG 5503 | Financial Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| DSOM 5511 | Global Supply Chain and Operations Management | 3 |
| FIN 5509 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT 5512 | Leading and Managing People, Teams and Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 5514 | Strategic Management in the Globalized World | 3 |
| MIS 5507 | Business Analytics and Statistics | 3 |
| MKT 5504 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Application, Integration, and Innovation (3 credit hours)
The courses in this area will allow students to apply their knowledge through distinctive, experiential learning opportunities. Students with substantial work experience or with a proficiency in an AACSB relevant competency through advanced undergraduate courses or a graduate course, may seek approval to take an additional application, integration, and innovation offering in place of a specific foundation class. Students may also take additional application, integration, and innovation courses to satisfy elective requirements.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one from: | ||
| Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Meeting the Management Challenge | ||
| Entrepreneurial Experience | ||
| Developing the Social Enterprise | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
Electives (12 credit hours)
The M.B.A. program allows students the flexibility of selecting 12 credit hours to meet their unique needs. The Bloch School offers a variety of graduate certificates that can be completed with the M.B.A. degree and utilized as electives in the program. Students should ensure that prerequisites are taken in the proper sequence. Not all classes are offered each semester. Students can select from the following elective options, grouped by discipline.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Students with prior preparation in accounting may be eligible to take other courses. Please consult with the M.B.A. program advisor for additional information. | ||
| Introduction To Income Taxation | ||
| Data Analytics for Accounting | ||
| Fraud Examination | ||
| Decision Science Operations Management | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relationship Management | ||
| Data Visualization | ||
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| Entrepreneurship: Managing Creativity And Innovation | ||
| Entrepreneurship Scholars | ||
| New Product Development | ||
| Technology Management | ||
| Small Business Management And Entrepreneurship | ||
| Entrepreneurship And New Venture Creation | ||
| Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital Investment | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Finance | ||
| Advanced Financial Management Theory And Policies | ||
| Financial Markets and Institutions | ||
| Investment Analysis | ||
| Management Of Financial Intermediaries | ||
| Derivative Securities | ||
| Financial Modeling | ||
| Financial Statement Analysis | ||
| Fixed Income Analysis | ||
| Valuation/Mergers and Acquisitions | ||
| Portfolio Management | ||
| Alternative Investments | ||
| Payment Systems | ||
| Applied Portfolio Management | ||
| Fundamentals of Fintech | ||
| Health Administration | ||
| Financial Management Issues of Health and Human Services Organizations | ||
| Quality and Safety in Health Care | ||
| Health and Social Equity | ||
| Leadership and Management in Health Care Organizations | ||
| Data Analysis for Health Care Managers | ||
| The Economics of Health and Medicine | ||
| Health Policy in the United States | ||
| Management | ||
| Leading Teams | ||
| Leading Through Influence and Persuasion | ||
| Leadership & Motivation | ||
| Conflict Management and Negotiation Strategies | ||
| Leading and Managing Change | ||
| International Management | ||
| International Study in Business | ||
| Attracting, Retaining, and Developing Human Capital | ||
| Total Rewards Management | ||
| Management Information Systems | ||
| Data Base Management | ||
| Data Management and Data Mining for Business Analytics | ||
| Data Wrangling | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Sales and Business Development | ||
| Social and Mobile Marketing | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Customer Insights and Communication Strategy | ||
| Marketing Research and Analytics | ||
| Predictive Analytics Using R | ||
| Public Administration | ||
| Financial Accountability and Policy Development | ||
| Foundations of Public Service | ||
| Supervision, Performance Leadership, & Human Resource Management | ||
| Urban Policy and Administration | ||
| Managing Urban Economic Development | ||
| Urban Planning for Public Administrators | ||
| Public Policy Development and Analysis | ||
| Program Evaluation | ||
| Leadership, Change and Social Impact | ||
| Managing Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Community Organizations and Public Policy | ||
| Legal Framework & Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Seminar on Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Innovation in Nonprofit Management and Leadership | ||
| Health and Social Equity | ||
| Real Estate | ||
| Entrepreneurial Real Estate Process | ||
| Real Estate Finance | ||
| Real Estate Feasibility and Market Analysis | ||
| Real Estate Construction and Development | ||
| Real Estate Property and Portfolio Management | ||
| Real Estate Valuation | ||
| Legal Context of Real Estate | ||
Combined J.D./M.B.A. Program
The Bloch School and UMKC School of Law offer the combined J.D. and M.B.A. program. Students must satisfy the admission and degree requirements for the J.D. program as well as for the PMBA. program. For further information, contact the School of Law or consult the Bloch School JD/MBA webpage.
Executive M.B.A. Program
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Bloch School’s E.M.B.A. program will gain the business knowledge skills needed to excel as executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders. The E.M.B.A. graduate will:
- Apply strategic frameworks to complex business issues and identify viable options and forward-looking strategies, through the integrated analysis of multiple functional perspectives such as marketing, product development/service delivery, finance, operations, and human capital.
- Generate creative solutions that address unmet needs and wants, evaluate the relative attractiveness of competing solutions, and organize to exploit opportunities in the marketplace.
- Assess and critique the impact and linkage of influences, issues, trends, and policies in local, national, and global business models.
- Determine the communication and interpersonal skills needed for effective collaboration and creative problem-solving in a variety of leadership roles.
- Articulate decisions and action plans that reflect comprehensive understanding of the human, political and cultural context as well as nuanced ways of building influence and support.
The Bloch Executive M.B.A. (E.M.B.A.) is a highly-selective degree program for experienced professionals. The program offers a comprehensive integrated curriculum, field experiences, and four residencies. It is distinguished by an emphasis on cohort-learning, teamwork, hands-on projects, leadership coaching and development, and learning activities that contribute substantial value to participants, employers, and the broader community.
Students are admitted each year to a new E.M.B.A. cohort through a special application process. Students begin coursework in mid-August, and program completion requires 21 months.
The program is composed of 15 semester-long, graduate-level courses including four week-long immersion residencies that are focused on leadership, innovation, public policy, and the global marketplace. A variety of teaching formats are employed, including case studies, group projects, simulations and role playing, fieldwork, interactive discussions, and renowned guest lecturers. Daylong classes meet on scheduled Saturdays two to three times per month. To ensure that all students are up to speed on academic and business basics, the program starts with required orientation and an introduction to key subject areas, such as finance, accounting, and statistics.
Admissions Requirements
The E.M.B.A. is designed for experienced professionals who possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university and work experience with growing responsibilities for managing people, projects, and/or budgets. Admissions decisions are based on a combination of a solid academic record, demonstrated professional achievement, and evidence of a strong commitment to learning and to career and professional development. Further information on the Bloch E.M.B.A. program is available at (816) 235-6856 or at the program's web site https://bloch.umkc.edu/graduate/graduate-degrees/emba/index.html.