DRIVEN TO SUCCEED THE BLOCH INTENSIVE FULL-TIME MBA
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DRIVEN TO SUCCEED
THE BLOCH INTENSIVE FULL-TIME MBA
BECOME MORE THAN
YOU THOUGHT POSSIBLE.
Driven. It defines you. It inspires Another highly driven individual — benefactor
you. Something deep inside pushes Henry W. Bloch, co-founder of the H&R Block tax
“An entrepreneurial and innovative you to think differently, take risks empire — is committed to funding a world-class MBA
and achieve more. program as a way to give back to his hometown. Kansas
mindset is essential to success in business City benefits from the presence of supremely talented
The Bloch Intensive Full-Time MBA is aimed at highly
— and to life in general. The new Bloch motivated professionals like you. By investing one year
business leaders and problem-solvers. You benefit by
learning from top-ranked faculty the kind of creative,
MBA will transform the way you approach in this extraordinarily innovative and entrepreneurial MBA
adaptive thinking that drove Henry Bloch to innovate
program, you can leap ahead of the pack and reach your
challenges and prepare you to lead in goals more quickly.
time and again.
today’s fast-changing business world.” To help attract the best and brightest
It’s faster. Accelerated. Experienced at the rapid pace
students from around the globe,
you thrive on.
the Marion and Henry Bloch Family
— Henry W. Bloch, You’ll learn the skills you need to leverage your passion, Foundation is offering full-tuition
co-founder of H&R Block energy, work ethic and perseverance into an amazing scholarships to all students
career. And you’ll complete the Bloch MBA in half in the inaugural class.
the time of a traditional full-time program.
The Bloch Intensive Full-Time MBA. It’s exciting.
It’s innovative. It’s fast. It’s designed for you.
YOU’RE DRIVEN
THE BLOCH INTENSIVE FULL-TIME MBA
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MAXIMIZE YOUR
POTENTIAL
Innovation. Entrepreneurship.
These aren’t just course titles at the Henry W. Bloch School
of Management. They are the cornerstones upon which
best practices to create successful solutions that get you
noticed. You’ll have hands-on opportunities to put your skills
into practice, and you’ll dive headfirst into the discovery,
ALUMNA FOCUS
the curriculum is built. Whether you plan to start your own
research, analysis and decision-making that take place at real Shelly Ma originally left her the Federal Reserve Bank Shelly Ma (MBA ’99)
companies. You wouldn’t have it any other way. native China to study at a of Kansas City. Also attractive International equity analyst,
business or want to help an existing firm grow and innovate, university in Iowa. But she were the low cost of living Scout Investments,
the Bloch MBA prepares you to take on leadership roles. You’ll be challenged to achieve in a cohort that includes the transferred to the Bloch and Kansas City’s vibrant Kansas City
School after learning about neighborhoods and cultural
You’ll learn to see solutions where others can’t. sharpest young minds from around the world. We’ll push hard, Kansas City’s status as a attractions.
but you’ll respond by surpassing expectations and getting major business hub in the Today, Ma works for an asset
In the state-of-the-art Bloch Executive Hall, you’ll Midwest. Ma, a finance major,
out in front. management company,
brainstorm, collaborate, create and otherwise learn was attracted by Kansas City’s researching global companies
by doing. You’ll understand challenges, connect the dots The business world revolves around talented leaders and large finance and banking from her office in the heart
community, as well as the of America.
and see the big picture. You’ll build teams and go beyond fearless problem-solvers. Become both at the Bloch School. Bloch School’s proximity to
A focus on leadership and problem-solving.
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EARN YOUR MBA
IN A FLASH FACULTY FOCUS The Bloch Intensive Full-Time MBA is distinctive. Unique.
The extraordinary curriculum includes a classic rigorous
KEY FEATURES
• 42 credit hours of coursework
Stephen Pruitt, Ph.D. The author of more than 50 all covered his findings. business foundation, of course. But it’s also innovative,
Arvin Gottlieb
scholarly articles, Professor Outside the Bloch School, with thought-provoking classes in creative problem-solving.
in 11 months
Pruitt currently researches Pruitt is a man of the arts.
Endowed Chair of Finance
issues at the intersection He and his wife, Mary, have Social responsibility. Corporate entrepreneurship. • 3-week global immersion
of sports marketing and written, produced and directed capstone experience
finance — such as the two feature films and are Classes are taught in intensive one- and four-week
impact of NASCAR, Formula at work on their third. They modules, not semesters.
• Paid 6- to 8-week
I, bowl game and stadium also have lent their personal corporate internship
sponsorships on the stock collection of 19th- and early
prices of corporate sponsors. 20th-century works on paper
bloch.umkc.edu/ftmba/curriculum • Fully paid tuition
The Wall Street Journal, CNN, to more than a dozen art
NBC, USA Today and NPR have museums across the country.
You’ll love the fast pace and challenge.
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A PLACE FOR PEOPLE
GOING PLACES
7th best downtown
in America
– Forbes
1 of 7 up-and-coming
innovation centers
in America
– The Wall Street Journal
Top 5 cities to keep
on your radar
Kansas City is buzzing with positive energy. There’s an active music scene;
professional baseball, soccer and football; museums galore; a burgeoning tech presence;
and blazing-fast Internet speeds — Google Fiber chose Kansas City for its first installation.
– The Huffington Post
The UMKC campus is in the heart of the city, an easy walk from the upscale shops
No. 1 high-tech city and restaurants of the Country Club Plaza. Other exciting neighborhoods include the fun and
you’d want to call home funky Crossroads Arts District, with eclectic galleries, coffee shops and eateries. Downtown
– PC Magazine has been revitalized by the Power & Light entertainment district, the world-renowned
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and the Sprint Center. Loft living is popular here,
Top 10 most promising
in rehabbed and new buildings.
tech hubs
– techie.com
bloch.umkc.edu/ftmba/kansascity
Kansas City — hip in the heartland.
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ADMISSIONS “The business world needs leaders
and problem-solvers who understand
the importance and rewards of working
in teams, broadening horizons and valuing
social responsibility. By investing one
year — one incredibly exciting, busy and
challenging year — in Bloch’s innovative
and intensive MBA program, you will
propel your career ahead
of the pack. I look forward
to meeting you next fall
in Kansas City.”
— David P. Donnelly, Ph.D., CPA
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP? Dean of the Bloch School
The Bloch Intensive Full-Time MBA is seeking driven students.
Competitive applicants will have To apply, please submit 2015 application deadlines
• At least two years of full-time work • Online application at Round 1: January 15
experience after completing bloch.umkc.edu/ftmba/admissions Round 2: March 10
a bachelor’s degree • Resume Round 3: May 5
• A strong academic record in any discipline • Responses to three essay questions
• GMAT score (or GRE equivalent) of 650 Tuition
• Two professional references
or higher Thanks to the generosity
• Academic transcripts from every college of benefactor Henry W. Bloch,
or university attended all students admitted to the
• GMAT/GRE scores fall 2015 class will receive
• IELTS/TOEFL scores (international full-tuition scholarships.
candidates only) The scholarship also pays
travel expenses for the global
Applicants may be invited for an interview after submitting a complete application. immersion capstone course.
bloch.umkc.edu/ftmba/admissions bloch.umkc.edu/ftmba/tuition
For more information
UMKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative
Dustin Cornwell, Director of MBA Programs • 816-235-6869 • ftmba@umkc.edu action institution.
418 Bloch Executive Hall, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 5108 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64110 Relay Missouri: 1-800-735-2966 (TTY).
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BLOCH.UMKC.EDU
Now is the time to apply.
Experience the reward of an MBA
program that will drive your career
forward in just one year. Research.
Explore. Discover us online.
Then complete your application.
HENRY W. BLOCH SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT • KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI • 816-235-6869 • ftmba@umkc.edu
BSM 14100520
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