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Bloch School Academic Advising: Programs, Resources, and Support

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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Bloch School Academic Advising: Programs, Resources, and Support

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  1. Introductions Nancy Wilkinson, Bloch School Director of Student Services Leigh Garrett, Academic Advisor Krystal Schwenker, Academic Advisor

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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)

  5. 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

  6. Academic Advising Appointment

  7. General Education Requirements

  8. 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

  9. Basic Skills *MIS 202 only required for BBA students

  10. Multiple Measures for Placement in Math

  11. Accounting and Business Requirements (BSA)

  12. Business Core (BBA)

  13. Emphasis Area (BBA) • Reference degree evaluation or Plan My Degree Audit for specific emphasis class requirements.

  14. Plan My Degree Audit 1- Pathway 2- Registrar’s Office Website 3- Website Planmydegree.umkc.edu

  15. Major Maps

  16. 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

  17. 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/

  18. UMKC Exams & Assessments • ALEKS Math Placement Exam • RooWriter Writing Assessment • Complete after Discourse II & before 90 credits completed

  19. StudentExpectations

  20. UMKC Student Email

  21. 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.

  22. Bloch School Student Resources

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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!

  26. Student Resources • Bloch School Tutoring Center—ACTG 210, 211, UG Finance classes, MIS 202 • Math & Science Tutoring (MaST) • Writing Studio

  27. 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

  28. 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

  29. Other Upcoming Events Convocation & Union Fest—August 19th, 2018

  30. 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

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