Executive Master of Business Administration

Program Overview

Become a More Confident, Effective Leader

The Executive MBA program prepares leaders to think strategically, inspire innovation, strengthen collaboration, and drive lasting change in their organizations and communities. While in the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program, you'll expand your perspective, discover new opportunities, and be better prepared to advance beyond your comfort zone.

  • Become a better strategist and negotiator.
  • Deepen your emotional intelligence and capacity for leading diverse teams.
  • Leverage your unique talents and perspective to drive meaningful impact in your organization and across your community.

Growth, Collaboration and Innovation

We believe deeply in the power of team-based learning and exposure to diverse perspectives. Diversity in experiences and perspectives among our students leads to some of the greatest opportunities for learning and growth. Within your Bloch EMBA cohort, you’ll learn from the unique ideas and experiences your classmates bring to the table. The relationships you build during the program will last well beyond graduation.

Academic Backgrounds Represented by Our Students

Some of our students have studied business before — many have not. Around one-third of our students have already earned an advanced degree in a different subject area. Our students come to this program from areas, including:

  • Art history
  • Finance
  • Global business
  • Journalism
  • Medicine
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Urban administration

What Our Students Are Saying

Listen to Dr. Joseph B. Reuben, Chief Medical Officer for Menorah Medical Center, as he explains how Bloch's EMBA program helped him grow as a person, professional and leader.

Have Questions? Contact Us

Gene Pegler Assistant Dean Phone: 816-235-5254 Email: peglere@umkc.edu

Julie K. Smith Recruiter, Graduate Programs Phone: 816-235-6856 Email: jksmith@umkc.edu

Hannah Tanguay Program Coordinator for Student Services and Recruitment Email: hannahtanguay@umkc.edu