UMKC - The Bloch School

Application for 2013 Admission Requirements 

Thank you for your interest in the Bloch Executive MPA. We look forward to working with you through the application, acceptance, and enrollment process. The Bloch Executive MPA Admissions Committee will only act on completed applications (see below). Our priority deadline is April 30, 2013. Note:  Applications are accepted any time during the year for the following fall semester start, but you are encouraged to apply by the priority deadline. However, if your completed application is not received by the priority deadline we cannot guarantee an admission decision for the next EMPA class.  A completed application includes the following:

1. Application Form 

2. Transcripts

Official transcripts from each college or university attended must be sent directly from the college or university registrar to the Bloch Executive MPA Program Office at the above address. If you have attended a college or university under a different name, ask the registrar to note the name change on your transcript or in a letter.

3. Application Fee

The application form must be accompanied by $50 in the form of a check or money order that is payable to the UMKC Bloch Executive MPA Program at the above address. The application fee is nonrefundable.

4. Current Resume

5. Candidate’s Admission Statement

This essay (500 - 1000 words) will help the Admissions Committee understand your motivation for applying to the Bloch Executive MPA program. Please address: 

• A narrative summary of career progression including experience in the management of people, projects, or budgets.
• Your personal and professional objectives and how the Executive MPA program can help you achieve those objectives.
• How your education and employment experience demonstrates your preparedness for an executive program.

6. Letters of Recommendation (three) sent directly to the Executive MPA Program Office.

• An employer nomination/support letter:

One recommendation letter from your manager or supervisor of your current employer, offering your nomination and support for your participation in the EMPA program, including a statement that if you are accepted in the Executive MPA Program, you will not be required by the organization to miss regularly scheduled meetings of the Program.

• Two additional professional letters of reference from other business associates, such as a previous supervisor, CEO, or Board member from outside your organization.

 Letters of recommendation should include the following:

The length of time the respondent has known you and under what circumstances.

• A detailed description of the effectiveness of your job performance.
• The skills you have demonstrated on the job in projects and assignments.
• Your potential as a manager.
• Your leadership capabilities.
• Qualities that you can bring to the program.
• Any additional comments about your potential for success in a rigorous and demanding graduate program of study.

Please ask your contacts to submit the recommendations on organization letterhead directed to “To Whom It May Concern.” The letters should include the signature and the phone, fax, or email address of the recommender. The letters may be sent to the mailing address below or emailed to blochmpa@umkc.edu.

7. Documentation of Lawful Presence

You must provide a photo copy of one of the following acceptable documents: (If a Resident Alien, you must provide I-55 card & domestic issued Driver’s License)

§          Any domestic state issued Driver’s License                                       

§          U.S. Birth Certificate                                                                            

§          U.S. Passport (valid or expired)

§          Certificate of Birth Abroad

§          I-155 card (Resident Alien Card) 

§          Certificate of Naturalization                                                        

 

Please send all documents to:

Bloch Executive MPA Program – Bloch 310                 

Attention: EMPA Admissions                                                           

University of Missouri – Kansas City                                              

5100 Rockhill Road

Kansas City, Missouri 64110-2499

fax: 816-235-6508 / email: blochmpa@umkc.edu