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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

8. Academic Advising Appointment

9. General Education Requirements

10. 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

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

12. Multiple Measures for Placement in Math
Precalculus Algebra
Math 109
Fundamentals
Math 116
Math for Liberal Arts
ACT MATH SCORE 22 18
Less than 18
SAT MATH SCORE
550
490
Less than 490
ALEKS MATH PLACEMENT SCORE
51%
35%
Less than 35%
HOW IT APPLIES
Fulfills Basic Skills Math 110 requirement and FOCUS B course
2 credit hours non-degree applicable
(Does not impact GPA)
FOCUS B course or it may apply as an elective
SPECIAL RULES
*Need to pass with a C- or better
*Must be enrolled in Math 109 at the same time as Math 110.
*Students will still need to take Math 110

13. Accounting and Business Requirements (BSA)

14. Business Core (BBA)

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

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

17. Major Maps

18. 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

19. Test Credit Dual Credit Test Credit (AP or IB) College Board Website
Have final, official transcript and exam results sent to Admissions
College Board Website

20. UMKC Exams & Assessments
ALEKS Math Placement Exam
RooWriter Writing Assessment
Complete after Discourse II & before 90 credits completed
Take ALEKS if you have an ACT Math Score under 22
Or if you would like to try to test out of Math 110

21. Student Expectations

22. UMKC Student

23. Study Expectations Example:
Credit Hours Enrolled
Study Expectations
3 credit hours
6-9 hours (outside of classroom)
6 credit hours
12-18 hours (outside of classroom)
9 credit hours
28-27 hours (outside of classroom)
12 credit hous
24-36 hours (outside of classroom)
15 credit hours
30-45 hours (outside of classroom)
**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.
Example:
Working 40 hours + 15 hours in class hours study/prep time= hours per week

24. Bloch School Student Resources

25. Bloch School $cholarships
Apply by January 15, 2019, for awards in the academic year
Check with Financial Aid & Scholarships Office about other opportunities
Check bulletin boards and Bloch newsletter for scholarships

26. 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

27. 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!

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

29. 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

30. 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

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

32. Next Steps: Building your fall schedule Back to the Student Union
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