Introductions - Bloch School...Introductions Nancy Wilkinson, Bloch School Director of Student...
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Introductions
Nancy Wilkinson, Bloch School Director of Student Services
Cheree Edwards, Academic Advisor
Krystal Schwenker, Academic Advisor
Teddy Ricketson, Academic Advisor
•Business school established in 1953
•Endowed by Henry Bloch in 1986
•1749 students in seven degree programs
•1276 undergraduate
•473 graduate
Henry W. Bloch School of Management
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 2019 classes• More than just helping develop schedule• Connection to campus resources• Help understanding rules and regulations• Provide study expectations
Undergraduate Programs• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Entrepreneurship • Finance• Management • Marketing • Real Estate• Health Administration*• Nonprofit Management*
• 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)
Academic Programs
Bloch Student Services OfficeBloch 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 and 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
Multiple Measures for Placement in Math
Math 110Precalculus Algebra
Math 109Precalculus Algebra
Fundamentals
Math 116Math for Liberal Arts
ACT MATH SCORE 22 18 Less than 18SAT 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
Emphasis Area (BBA)
• Reference degree evaluation or Plan My Degree Audit for specific emphasis class requirements.
Plan My Degree Audit
Planmydegree.umkc.edu
1- Pathway2- Registrar’s Office Website
3- Website
• 120 hours for BBA & BS Accounting degrees• On Track/Off Track review after enrollment to
help us guide you through program• 15 hours per semester keeps you on a path to
graduation in 4 years!• Precalculus in your first year
Track for Graduation
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• Civics Requirement• RooWriter Writing Assessment
– Complete after Discourse II & before 90 credits completed
• HEIghten Exit Assessment in last year
Study Expectations 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 + 30-45 hours study/prep time= 85-100 hours per week
Graduation Plans
• Create a 4 year graduation plan using Planmydegree software (plans tab)
• Drag and drop courses from audit into a semester by semester plan
• Submit to advisor for approval
Bloch School $cholarships
• Apply by January 15, 2020, for awards in the 2020-2021 academic year
• Check with Financial Aid & Scholarships Office about other opportunities
• Check bulletin boards and Bloch newsletter for scholarships
• 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
Where in the World are you going?
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/first
semester student!
Student Resources• Bloch School Tutoring Center—ACTG 210, 211, UG
Finance classes, MIS 202• Math & Science Tutoring (MaST)• Writing Studio• Department of Economics Tutoring
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)• International Business 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
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