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Get information about degree programs within the Bloch School, understand how prior credit applies to your degree, assist with fall 2018 class registration, and connect you with campus resources.
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Introductions Nancy Wilkinson, Bloch School Director of Student Services Leigh Garrett, Academic Advisor Krystal Schwenker, Academic Advisor
Henry W. Bloch School of Management • Business school established in 1953 • Endowed by Henry Bloch in 1986 • 1749 students in seven degree programs • 1276 undergraduate • 473 graduate
Goals for Advising Session • Provide information about degree programs within the Bloch School • Help you understand how prior credit will apply to degree program and how future classes satisfy requirements • Assist you in registering for fall 2018 classes • More than just helping develop schedule • Connection to campus resources • Help understanding rules and regulations • Provide study expectations
Academic Programs • Undergraduate Programs • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) • Enterprise Management • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Management • Marketing • Real Estate • Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA) • Graduate Programs • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Science in Finance (MSF) • Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Real Estate (MSERE) • Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Bloch Student Services Office Bloch Heritage Hall Room 115 • Academic Advising Appointments: 9:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-4:00pm • Monday • Tuesday • Thursday • Friday • Walk-In Academic Advising: 9:00am-11:00am-1:00pm-4:00pm • Wednesday • Evening Advising: 5:00pm-6:00pm • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday
Electives • The number of hours of elective a student will need will vary depending on transfer credit and choices made in fulfilling general education requirements
Basic Skills *MIS 202 only required for BBA students
Emphasis Area (BBA) • Reference degree evaluation or Plan My Degree Audit for specific emphasis class requirements.
Plan My Degree Audit 1- Pathway 2- Registrar’s Office Website 3- Website Planmydegree.umkc.edu
Track for Graduation • 123 hours for BBA & BS Accounting degrees • On Track/Off Track review after enrollment to help us guide you through program • 15 hours per semester (and one summer class one year) keep you on a path to graduation in 4 years! • Precalculus and Brief Calculus in your first year
Test Credit • Dual Credit • Test Credit (AP or IB) • Have final, official transcript and exam results sent to Admissions http://www.umkc.edu/registrar/transfer-credit/default.asp • College Board Website • https://www.collegeboard.org/
UMKC Exams & Assessments • ALEKS Math Placement Exam • RooWriter Writing Assessment • Complete after Discourse II & before 90 credits completed
Study Expectations **For every credit hour enrolled in, the expectation is you study 2-3 hours outside of class reading, reviewing notes, doing homework and preparing for class.
Bloch School $cholarships • Apply by January 15, 2019, for awards in the 2019-2020 academic year • Check with Financial Aid & Scholarships Office about other opportunities • Check bulletin boards and Bloch newsletter for scholarships
Where in the World are you going? • Faculty-led short-term study abroad opportunities • Visiting business and cultural sites in destination city (or cities) • 3 hours of credit per trip • Satisfies MGT 370/470 requirement • Ideal for students who have not traveled abroad previously
Bloch Career Center • Help with career planning/investigation, resume & cover letter creation, job search assistance • Connect with Employers • You can utilize these services as a freshman student!
Student Resources • Bloch School Tutoring Center—ACTG 210, 211, UG Finance classes, MIS 202 • Math & Science Tutoring (MaST) • Writing Studio
Bloch Student Organizations • Bloch School Student Association, student government • Beta Alpha Psi, accounting honor fraternity • Delta Sigma Pi, business fraternity • Alpha Kappa Psi, business fraternity • Enactus, multi-disciplinary organization • Public Administration Student Association (PASA) • Financial Management Association (FMA) • Marketing Club • Real Estate Club
MGT 100 – Foundations of Business and College Life • 3 credit elective class • Introduction to various business functional areas (accounting, marketing, finance, etc.) • Bloch School and campus resources • Success skills—time management, study skills
Other Upcoming Events Convocation & Union Fest—August 19th, 2018
Next Steps: • Building your fall schedule • Make sure an Advisor signs your Passport • Back to the Student Union • Meet with Cashier’s Office and Financial Aid staff to explain charges • Destination Graduation • Send transcript/exam scores to Office of Admissions; contact your advisor to discuss possible changes to schedule • Complete Orientation Survey