Successful Bloch School graduate accounting students can be confident that their studies will lead to a rewarding career. Well-trained accountants have always been an asset to any business or enterprise, and with recent legislation such as Sarbanes-Oxley, accountants are even more in demand today. Bloch faculty have extensive experience in both public and private accounting. Each faculty member has a Ph.D. and is engaged in active research in his or her chosen field. They have been recognized with numerous awards for excellence in teaching.

The Bloch MSA offers options for students both with and without undergraduate accounting backgrounds.

All of our MSA courses are offered at night to accommodate the schedules of full-time professionals.

You may apply to and begin the MSA program in any semester. Our priority deadlines are the following:

• 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.

A completed application includes all of the following:

• UMKC application, available online here, plus application fee.
• Official transcripts (one copy) from all colleges/universities attended, sent to this address:

UMKC Office of Admissions
120 Administrative Center
5100 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110-2499

• You must have completed a bachelor's or first level professional degree from a regionally accredited institution.
   
• An official Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score.
  • An unofficial GMAT score can be used for admission.  Your official score must be received during your first semester in the MSA program. (An unoffical score is the copy of your scores you'll receive right after you take the test.)
  • Test scores cannot be more than five years old at the time of admission.
  • No other test can be used for admission.
  • GMAT waivers are not granted.
  • GMAT scores for admitted students range from 460-710.
  • The Bloch School's GMAT code is F77XF18.
     
  • Economically disadvantaged students my apply for a very limited number of GMAT fee waivers. The fee waiver information is needed at the time the exam appointment is scheduled. Click here for the application and additional information. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Receipt of a GMAT fee waiver is not a guarantee of admission.
• International students should start the process with UMKC’s International Student Affairs Office. If you are not exempt from the TOEFL requirement (see the list on the ISAO web site) , a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper/213 computer/79-80 internet is required for international applicants.  An IELTS score of 6.0 or higher will be accepted in lieu of the TOEFL.
  • TOEFL waivers are not granted. 
  • Students who score below 600 paper/250 computer/100 internet are required to complete an English assessment through the Applied Language Institute.

For automatic admission, a student must meet the following criteria:

• A 3.0 undegraduate cumulative GPA and a 500 score on the GMAT score OR a GMAT score of 600 and a 2.0       cumulative undergraduate GPA.
• The GMAT score must be less than five years old at the time of consideration for admission
• International students, as required, must achieve a TOEFL score of 500 paper/173 computer/61 internet or an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.

Those who do not meet the automatic admission criteria can still be admitted by meeting all of the following criteria:

• GMAT score or 460 or higher
• The GMAT score must be less than five years old at the time of consideration for admission
• A total of 1100 points using the formula 200 x undergraduate cumulative GPA + GMAT score.
• A grade point average calculated using a student's last consecutive 60 college hours can be considered in lieu of a cumulative average.
• International students, as required, must achieve a TOEFL score of 500 paper/173 computer/61 internet or an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher.

The Bloch School reviews completed applications in the order received and will inform you of admission committee decisions via regular mail. You should allow 2-4 weeks from when the completed application is received by Bloch until there is a decision from the committee.

Notes:

• Letters of recommendation: None are required as part of the application process.
• In order to be given financial aid/scholarships, you must be admitted to UMKC as a degree-seeking student. The priority deadline for financial aid is February 1, which means you should apply early in order to be considered for the best possible aid package.
• Average GPAs for admitted students can be found here.
• Transfer credit: we will accept up to six (6) credit hours applicable to your program and completed with distinction at an accredited institution. An official transcript must be supplied. All transfer credit is approved by your academic advisor during your first semester.
• Information regarding the UMKC Chancellor's Non Resident Award can be found here.  
• Tuition: The UMKC Metro Rate (in-state tuition) is available to graduate students who are residents of the following Kansas counties: Atchison, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, Osage, Shawnee and Wyandotte.  Part time domestic students in the traditional MBA program (which means one class (3 credit hours) to two classes (6 credit hours) in fall and spring semesters, and one class in summer semester), you will pay in-state tuition regardless of your residency*. To view the UMKC tuition and fee schedule, click here.

  • *International students should consult UMKC’s International Student Affairs Office regarding tuition and fees.  

For more about the Bloch School’s MSA program click here.

To request a packet of information about this degree program click here.  

Other MSA Admission Options

Admission by exception to the MSA program

Candidates who do not meet the criteria listed above can submit a written request to be considered for admission by exception. Admission by exception is very competitive due to the limited number of students who can be admitted in this fashion. Please submit your petitions to this email address.

The BSA/MSA program (early entry)

UMKC BBA and BSA students with at least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA AND within 12 hours of completing their program may be able to take up to six credit hours of MSA course work during their final undergraduate term. The student must have applied and been admitted to the MSA program for a subsequent term.

Please email Bloch with any questions.