We’re glad you’re interested in the Henry W. Bloch School of Management at UMKC! UMKC is an exciting university with many opportunities for students. Whether you want to collaborate with outstanding faculty in research or other creative endeavors, participate in one of over 300 student organizations, or make an impact on your community while going to school, you can do that at UMKC.

On this page you’ll find out about admission criteria for our degrees and how easy it is to apply. Please choose the option that fits you best.

• I am a first-time college student.
• I am a transfer student.
• I am an international student.
• I am a current UMKC student.
• I am a current UMKC student interested in minoring in business.  
• I am a current UMKC student interested in minoring in entrepreneurship.

 

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 Freshman Admission

First time college students planning to pursue a business or accounting major are eligible for direct admission to the Bloch School. Students must meet general admissions requirements for the University to be admissible to the Bloch School as a freshman.

• Bloch School students are required to maintain a 2.25 University of Missouri (UM) grade point average (GPA).
• In the junior/senior program, students must maintain 2.25 UM and in-major GPAs.
• UMKC does accept some credit by exam (IB, AP, CLEP, etc.). Click here to see policies, subject areas, scores, and more.

Important note: In order to be given financial aid/scholarships, you must be admitted to UMKC as a degree-seeking student. Apply early to be considered for the best possible financial aid package.

Information regarding the UMKC Chancellor's Non Resident Award can be found here.

Ready to apply? Click here.  

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 Transfer Admission

You may enter our programs in any semester. Priority deadlines are:

• Fall: May 1
• Spring: October 1
• Summer: March 1

You are encouraged to apply by the priority deadlines, but we do offer rolling admissions. However, if your completed application is not received by a semester's priority deadline we cannot guarantee admission for that semester.

Important note: In order to be given financial aid/scholarships, you must be admitted to UMKC as a degree-seeking student. Apply early to be considered for the best possible financial aid package.

Information regarding the UMKC Chancellor's Non Resident Award can be found here.

As a potential transfer student you can be admitted to the Bloch School in one of two ways:

Transfer Admission (2.5 GPA or higher)

Students applying to either the BBA or BSA programs must fulfill the following minimum criteria:

• Have a 2.50 cumulative and a 2.50 University of Missouri grade point average (GPA). (Your cumulative GPA includes all attempts at all coursework; however, up to 15 credit hours of repeated courses can be excluded.)

Transfer Admission (less than 2.5 GPA)

A transfer student who does not have a 2.50 GPA may be admitted to the University in another degree program. With a UM GPA of 2.25 or higher, the student can meet with a Bloch School advisor to see if it would be possible to enter either the BBA or BSA program.

Please note that all non-UMKC courses must be evaluated for transfer by an academic advisor.

You can learn more about transfer credit here.

Ready to apply? Click here.  

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Current UMKC students—how to become a Bloch student

Are you interested in changing your major to either business or accounting? If you have a 2.25 University of Missouri GPA, you would be eligible to declare a business or accounting major. A Bloch School advisor can help you with the paperwork required to enter the BBA or BSA program.

Current UMKC Student admission (UM GPA less than 2.25 GPA)

Meet with a Bloch School advisor to determine which pre-buiness or pre-accounting courses you can take to help raise your UM GPA to the 2.25 level. Once your GPA is at 2.25 or above, you would be eligible to enter the BBA or BSA program.

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Admission to the Business Minor

The Business Minor is 18 credit hours. Click here to learn more.

 

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 Adding the Entrepreneurship Minor

 The Entrepreneurship Minor is 18 credit hours. Click here to learn more.