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Program: Professional Master of Business Administration - Technology & innovation management certificate
Current city: Kansas City, MO
Industry: Professional Services
Favorite Bloch course: All of the courses I’ve taken at the Bloch School have been engaging and impactful, but two stand out as my favorites: Marketing Management with Professor Dave Michanovic and ACCT 5503 with Professor Salzsieder. Professor Dave made Marketing Management especially memorable by bringing in professionals from a variety of industries to share their real-world experiences related to the course topics. Hearing directly from people in the field gave me a deeper understanding of how marketing concepts apply outside the classroom. In ACCT 5503, Professor Salzsieder created a collaborative learning environment where we worked in teams and learned from one another in each class period. It was a great way to strengthen my understanding of the material and build connections with my classmates.
Program: Professional Master of Business Administration and Business Analytics Certificate
Current city: Overland Park, KS
Industry: Marketing Communications
Favorite Bloch course: Each class has offered lots of opportunities for learning, connection, and growth. I’ve appreciated that my professors have been engaged, caring, and eager to provide clarity. I particularly enjoyed the team collaboration and real-world projects in the Financial Accounting for Decision Making, Marketing Management, and Supply Chain and Operations Management courses. I'm grateful that Professor Safi’s Business Analytics and Statistics course enabled me to confidently apply analytical tools and demonstrate the MBA’s value to my employer.
Program: Master of Science in Accounting
Current city: Liberty, MO
Industry: Energy
Favorite Bloch course: Financial Accounting Theory - ACCT 5558 - with Professor Kline. It was the second year of financial statements. And it was amazing to see how things adjusted in real time from the first year. It was a great way to see how these work in the real world. I also loved how she was focused on learning, not about getting the answer right or wrong, she would let us take the quizzes as many times as needed in order to understand the problem. Some professors don't do that so I really appreciated it, it helped so much in my learning the material.
My name is Elizabeth Ordonez, and I am currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration. I hold a Bachelor of Health Science and have over six years of experience in the healthcare field. My work focuses on health policy, program evaluation, and advancing health equity. I am currently involved in a NIH-funded grant at T-SCORE LIFT, which supports health science curriculum development in underserved communities.I am committed to making a meaningful difference in the healthcare world through data-informed decision-making and inclusive public health initiatives.
Program: Masters in Finance
Current city: Kansas City, MO
Industry: Finance
Favorite Bloch course: Having completed my undergraduate degree at UMKC, I developed strong connections with several exceptional professors. One course that particularly stood out during my masters was FIN5563: Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions, taught by Dr. Nathan Mauck. This comprehensive class provided deep insights into the intricate details of valuations, M&A transactions, and merger strategies. What made the course especially valuable was its practical approach as Dr. Mauck emphasized the critical elements finance students should analyze and understand when evaluating M&A deals. I was particularly impressed by Dr. Mauck's thoughtful curriculum coordination. He strategically aligned the valuation components of this course with another finance class, ensuring that students received concurrent instruction on valuation methodologies. This synchronized approach reinforced key concepts and provided a more cohesive learning experience across multiple finance disciplines.
