Henry W. Bloch
School of Management
Transforming talent for Kansas City and beyond…
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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY
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The Bloch School is part of the University of MissouriKansas City (UMKC), a public teaching and research
university that is home to 12 other schools.
UMKC is one of four universities within the UM
(University of Missouri) system.
UMKC enrolls 14,400 students from all 50 states and 62
countries around the world.
UMKC has eight sororities, nine fraternities and more
than 300 student organizations.
UMKC has three new state-of-the art residence halls on
campus.
UMKC offers 16 NCAA Division I sports teams and
recently added a brand new soccer stadium.
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES at UMKC
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College of Arts & Sciences: A&S is the original school of the
University and is now the largest on campus, housing humanities,
natural sciences and social sciences departments.
Conservatory of Music and Dance: The Conservatory has earned
national and international recognition through its innovative
programming that advances the arts and creative expression as
fundamental to fulfilled lives.
School of Biological Sciences: Students can choose a bachelor’s of
science in biology, a bachelor’s of art in biology or a bachelor’s of
science in medical technology.
School of Computing and Engineering: SCE offers students
exposure to the latest computing and engineering trends in
computer science, electrical, civil and mechanical engineering,
split into two departments - the Department of Computer Science
and Electrical Engineering and the Department of Civil and
Mechanical Engineering.
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES at UMKC (continued)
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School of Dentistry: Dentistry has produced dentists, dental
specialists and dental hygienists for more than a century. The
School’s state-of-the-art dental clinic allows students to apply
their skills to the community during third and fourth year.
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School of Education: The school offers a variety of
disciplines, outstanding faculty and a partnership with the
Kansas City Missouri School District to prepare teachers to
succeed in diverse urban settings.
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School of Law: The only law school in Kansas City, the school
provides challenging and rewarding legal education both inside
and outside the classroom.
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School of Medicine: In six years, medical students can
attend class year round and earn their B.A./M.D. degrees
through innovative curriculum. The School’s faculty offers a
strong core education in M.D. training through course study
and clinical skills and research.
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School of Nursing: Nursing is one of the most sought after
professions in the American health care system. The School
offers students an environment rich in opportunities for practice
and professional development through clinical practice,
community service and nursing research.
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School of Pharmacy: The only public school of pharmacy in
Missouri, the School of Pharmacy has offered the best pharmacy
education, with outstanding professional and graduate programs
and pharmaceutical research, for 120 years.
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School of Graduate Studies: The School of Graduate Studies
provides students outstanding training and education in more
than 50 post-graduate degrees.
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University Libraries: With five total libraries, University
Libraries are Kansas City’s comprehensive public research
libraries.
Bloch: Our Purpose
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The Bloch School develops purposeful entrepreneurial
and innovative leaders to meet changing global
demands, and advances knowledge and practice through
excellent teaching, scholarship, outreach and service.
The Bloch School aspires to be Kansas City’s nationally
preeminent school of management focusing on
entrepreneurial and innovative thinking as the
foundation for transforming talent and achieving
sustainable growth in for-profit, public and nonprofit
enterprises.
Bloch Fast Facts
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About the School…
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Founded in 1953
Endowed by Henry W. Bloch (co-founder, H&R Block) in 1986
Accredited by both AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
and NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
Changed name to Henry W. Bloch School of Management in 2010 to better reflect
our commitment to transform talent in the for-profit, nonprofit and public sectors
More than 60 teaching faculty
Endowed faculty chairs and professors: 13
Alumni: 14,500
Total students (as of spring 2012): 1,669
– Graduate enrollment: 625
– Undergraduate enrollment: 1,028
Investing in Our Future
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In September 2011, the Bloch School
received a $32 million gift, the largest
outright in UMKC history, from its
namesake, Henry W. Bloch.
The gift funded the construction of a
state-of-the-art building to house the
school’s graduate, executive and
entrepreneurship programs.
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Active learning classrooms to support
co-creation and team learning
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Design-led innovation lab for
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brainstorming, ideation, prototyping, and
simulation
Behavioral research lab
Finance lab featuring
real-time financial
market conditions and
trading activities
Atrium and ampitheater
Ranked Top in the World
• In fall 2011, an article in the Journal of
Product Innovation Management
produced a ranking list entitled
“Perspective: Ranking of the World’s
Top Innovation Management Scholars
and Universities.” This is the first time
the journal has ranked universities, as
opposed to just the scholars
themselves, for their research
productivity in this area.
• Among the top 10 universities ranked
were MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Michigan
State, Texas A&M, University of
Pennsylvania and more.
• UMKC exceeded them all as the No. 1
innovation management university
thanks to the research produced by
the Bloch School’s Department of
Global Entrepreneurship and
Innovation.
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Education
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Undergraduate
BBA (bachelor’s of business administration)
BSA (bachelor’s of science/accounting)
emphasis areas: accounting, enterprise management, entrepreneurship,
finance, marketing
Graduate
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
EMBA (Executive MBA)
MPA (Master of Public Administration)
EMPA (Executive Master of Public Administration)
MSA (Master of Science in Accounting)
MSF (Master of Science in Finance)
MERE (Master of Entrepreneurial Real Estate)
MSGEI (Master of Science in Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
Education
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Doctoral
Iph.D. (interdisciplinary) PhD in Public Affairs and Administration
Ph.D. in Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Executive Education (non-degree)
The Executive Education Center serves the Kansas City community and
beyond as a thought leader, career builder and business builder by providing
leadership development programs for executives, management teams and
the organizations that employ them.
– Collaborative Custom Corporate Education programs to solve challenges facing
organizations.
– Non-disruptive Management Short Courses for business professionals to gain and/or
enhance knowledge on relevant business concepts
Student Snapshot
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Fall 2012 Enrollment Numbers
“Other” includes the new MSF (51); MERE (7); non-degree (17); Ph.D (8)
Centers and Institutes
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Executive Education Center
The Bloch Executive Education Center offers high-level non-degree programs for local and global
organizations or individuals looking to strengthen organizational transformation initiatives, build
leadership capabilities, or enhance functional skills.
Lewis White Real Estate Center
Bringing the art and science of real estate to life, the Lewis White Real Estate
Center (housed within IEI) is the only comprehensive center for formal real
estate education in the Kansas City area. The Center provides a strong hands
on learning experience in Kansas City’s urban laboratory
L.P. Cookingham Institute of Urban Affairs
Welcome to the L.P. Cookingham Institute of Urban Affairs at the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of
Management. Part of the Bloch School's Department of Public Affairs, the Institute supports
research and teaching directed at improving our understanding of the factors affecting the fiscal
and social sustainability of urban regions.
Centers and Institutes
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Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
MCNL is a leading nonprofit academic center with an extensive array of community-based
programs and services. The Center applies the resources and talents of the University and
community to the challenges facing the nonprofit sector. In 2011, the Center celebrated their 20
year anniversary.
Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
The Regnier Institute inspires and nurtures entrepreneurs and innovators through
transformational education and research. Its experiential learning programs give every student on
campus the opportunity to start and grow a business before graduation.
More Points of Pride
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Bloch's nonprofit management emphasis area in the MPA program is ranked No. 15 in the
world by US News and World Report.
The Bloch School’s accounting program CPA pass rate has been ranked among the top 5 in the
nation in the category of medium-size programs by the NASBA (National Association of State
Boards of Accountancy) CPA Candidate Performance Book.
The Bloch MBA entrepreneurship emphasis was named the 2012 national model program for
others to emulate by the United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
UMKC is ranked No. 1 in the world for innovation management research (driven by Bloch
entrepreneurship faculty).
The Bloch School is home to internationally renowned faculty, including the No. 1 scholar in
the world for innovation management and founder of Harvard University’s National Center
for Educational Leadership.
Bloch’s undergraduate and graduate entrepreneurship programs are ranked by the Princeton
Review among the top 20 in the nation.
About Kansas City
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A UNIVERSE of KNOWLEDGE in a CITY of OPPORTUNITY
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Vibrant urban laboratory rich in the arts, life sciences, and
home to some of the top organizations in the world,
including the Kauffman Foundation, H&R Block, Garmin,
Hallmark, Sprint, American Century and many others
Home to nearly 2.2 million people within 18 counties and
more than 50 communities
Home to the KC animal health corridor, the Greater KC area is
the national leader in the animal health and nutrition
industry.
Ranked among the Wall Street Journal’s Top 7 most
innovative cities in the U.S.