Undergraduate ProgramsAdmission RequirementsAdmission to undergraduate programs is available in the fall, spring and summer semesters. Students can elect to attend classes full time or part time and although the majority of courses are offered during the day, courses are also offered in the evening. Students may enter the Bloch School as freshmen or transfer students. Both first-time college students and transfer students are eligible to be admitted to the Bloch School if they meet regular UMKC entrance requirements. Students are classified as pre-business or pre-accounting students until they have completed specified general education requirements with the required GPA.All students classified as pre-business and pre-accounting will remain so classified until they have completed 60 hours of specified general education requirements and have cumulative and University of Missouri 2.5 GPA. At that time, such students will apply to transfer into the junior/senior portion of the bachelor of business administration (B.B.A.) or the bachelor of science in accounting (B.S. in accounting) programs. Students who have not completed 60 hours or achieved a 2.5 GPA will continue to be classified as pre-business or pre-accounting until they have met the above specified requirements. Applicants should go to the Bloch School Web site at http://www.bloch.umkc.edu for current course and grade requirements and for application materials and deadlines.
Retention StandardsStudents in the junior/senior portion of the bachelor of business administration (B.B.A.) or the bachelor of science in accounting (B.S. in accounting) programs are required to maintain a 2.25 cumulative University of Missouri GPA while enrolled in these programs. Students with GPAs that fall below the minimum 2.25 requirement are placed on probation and are allowed two successive semesters (including the summer semester, if enrolled) to restore their GPAs to the required 2.25. While on probation, undergraduates must achieve a 2.25 term GPA in order to enroll for the ensuing term. If a student's term GPA is below a 2.25 or, if after two successive semesters, the cumulative University of Missouri GPA is still below a 2.25, the student will become academically ineligible to enroll. Good standing is achieved only if the GPAs are 2.25. A 2.25 average in all junior/senior in-major courses is required as well. All pre-business and pre-accounting students must maintain a 2.0 University of Missouri GPA.
Graduation RequirementsAll students must pass the Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT) before enrolling in MGT 301 (Business Writing). Information regarding the WEPT is given in the academic calendar and can be found online at http://cas.umkc.edu/english/programs/writing/wept.htm.The B.B.A. and B.S. in accounting degrees will be awarded on satisfaction of the following:
Academic LoadsSee the General Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Information section of this catalog.
Concurrent EnrollmentFor the policy on earning credit at another college concurrently with credit at UMKC, see the General Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Information section of this catalog.
Credit by ExamStudents who have received credit by exam from a previous institution must present certified scores to the UMKC Records Office. These scores must be acceptable to the department at UMKC housing the subject area. Credit by exam is not permitted after admission into the junior/senior portion of Bloch School programs. Bloch School freshmen and sophomore students should talk with an academic adviser in the Student Services Office about credit by exam restrictions.
Credit/No CreditAll undergraduate courses in the Bloch School must be taken for a letter grade, except for the internship course (496) which is taken credit/no credit.
ExceptionsExceptions to academic regulations must be approved by the Bloch School Student Services Office or the curricular department. To seek exceptions, students must file a Petition for Exception to Academic Policy, available in the Student Services Office, room 115 of the Bloch School. Written requests are also accepted via e-mail.
Independent StudyStudents are limited to a total of six hours of Bloch School internship/independent study coursework, numbering 496 and 497. Interested students should consult with an adviser in the Bloch School Student Services Office.
General Education RequirementsThe following courses (Preparatory and Basic Skills Requirements) are prerequisite to admission to the junior/senior portion of the bachelor of business administration (B.B.A.) and bachelor of science in accounting (B.S. in accounting) programs. These courses should be taken during the freshman and sophomore years. Differences in requirements between the two undergraduate programs are noted.
Preparatory and Basic Skills RequirementsHumanities (12 hours)COMS 110 Fund. of Eff. Speaking & Listening 3 ENGL 110 Freshman English I 3 ENGL 225 English II 3 PHIL 210 Foundations of Philosophy (or Foreign Lang for college credit) 3
Natural Sciences (8 hours)Students may choose courses from astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, geology, physical geography, physical science and physics. A laboratory component is required.
Social Sciences (6 hours)Courses may be selected from american studies, anthropology, criminal justice and criminology, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology. As part of the six hours, and as required by state law, all students must study the United States and Missouri constitutions.
Fine Arts (3 hours)Students may select a course from art, art history, conservatory or theater.
Basic Skills (24 hours)ACTG 210 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 ACTG 211 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 MIS 203 Computer Applications for Business 3 ECON 201 Introduction to Economics I 3 ECON 202 Introduction to Economics II 3 MATH 110 College Algebra 3 MATH 206 Brief Calculus and Matrix Algebra 3 MATH 235 Elementary Statistics 3
Approved Electives (4-7 hours)Students pursuing the B.B.A. degree must complete seven hours of approved electives; students in the B.S. in accounting program must complete four hours of approved electives. A maximum of two hours of PE activity is accepted. Applied or military science and vocational courses may not be taken for elective credit.
General Education Requirements for Students Transferring from Other Missouri Institutions with a Certified 42-Hour Core CurriculumStudents transferring into the Bloch School of Business and Public Administration with a certified 42-hour block of general education credit from another Missouri institution must complete additional coursework for baccalaureate degrees from the Bloch School. These courses include:ACTG 210 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 ACTG 211 Introduction to Managerial Accounting 3 MIS 203 Computer Applications for Business 3 ECON 201 Introduction to Economics I 3 ECON 202 Introduction to Economics II 3 MATH 110 College Algebra 3 MATH 206 Brief Calculus and Matrix Algebra 3 MATH 235 Elementary Statistics 3 PHIL 210 Foundations of Philosophy 3 Written English Proficiency Test (WEPT)The preceding requirement can be satisfied by equivalent courses from other institutions. Additionally, some of the courses may satisfy general education requirements in the 42-hour core. Check with individual institutions for more information.
Students Wishing to Complete UMKC's 42-Credit-Hour Certified General Education Core Prior to Transferring to Another Missouri InstitutionSee the General Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Information section of this catalog. Bloch School students wishing to complete the 42-hour core should also consult with an academic adviser in the Student Services Office, room 115 of the Bloch School.
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