Professional Master of Business Administration
Complete the Professional MBA Fully Online in Just 36 Credit Hours
Designed for Working Professionals
Our program offers a respected business education and is regarded as one of the best educational values in Kansas City. Not only that, but we’ve designed it to work with the schedules of full-time professionals, so you can advance your career without putting your current commitments on hold. You can complete your degree in person, online or a combination of both in just 36 credit hours.
Kansas City's #1 MBA Program
Known for its prestigious faculty, engaged alumni and well-connected network, our project-based Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA) program enables you to become a more confident and well-rounded leader. Our curriculum stays ahead of the curve, allowing you to choose from a range of electives customized to your career path.
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PMBA Experience Leads to Success
Listen to Bloch School student April Brewer as she speaks about her experience being back in the classroom while continuing to work as a production manager with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Strategic Analysis and Business Acumen
Define, analyze and evaluate business decisions, applying analytical tools and decision frameworks used by major business disciplines.
Quantitative Tools
Interpret and evaluate quantitative information and synthesize that information with relevant non-quantitative information to arrive at a business decision.
Critical Thinking
Contextualize how a given business decision or problem affects an organization using systematic reasoning and critical thinking.
Communication and Teamwork
Collaborate with your peers to solve a complex business problem and express your solution in a coherent written statement or oral presentation.
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