University of Missouri - Kansas City

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Phone: 1-816-235-2273
Fax: 1-816-235-5502

Description:
Doctoral degree programs at UMKC are interdisciplinary and provide academic training at the highest level, while allowing students' participation in other research areas. Currently, graduate students in the department have codisciplines in the following fields: education, physics, mathematics, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and geosciences.

Degree(s):
M.S. - Chemistry;

Ph.D. - Interdisciplinary

Research Areas:
Analytical; Inorganic; Organic; Physical; Polymer

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Phone: 1-816-235-305
Fax: 1-816-235-1308

Degree(s):
M.A.

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Phone: 1-816-235-2900
Fax: 1-816-235-5264

Description:
The Conservatory is a fully comprehensive school of music and dance offering degrees through the doctoral level. Opportunities are numerous in all facets of graduate study.

Accreditation Description:
Full accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Music;
Degree(s):
Performer's Certificate; Artist Certificate
M.M. Performance; M.M. Conducting; M.M. Composition; M.M. Music History; M.M. Music Theory; M.A. Music Therapy; M.A Music;
D.M.A. Performance; D.M.A. Composition; D.M.A. Conducting

Research Areas:
Music History; Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program

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Phone: 1-816-235-2214

Degree(s):
M.B.A.
concentrations in: Direct Marketing;
Entrepreneurship;
Finance;
International Business;
Management;
Management of Information Systems;
Marketing ;
Operations Management

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Phone: 1-816-235-2214

Description:
The Bloch School's Executive M.B.A. program is tailored specifically for future business leaders.It provides a competitive edge that high performing organizations demand. The programincorporates participants' prior experiences and builds upon that knowledge through applied,hands-on business settings and executive leadership training. Friday-Saturday class sessions inalternating weeks begin in August and continue for four semesters.

Degree(s):
Executive MBA

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Phone: 1-816-235-6200
Fax: 1-816-235-2947

Description:
The Institute pairs individuals with world-renowned faculty in a rigorous program that prepares students for top-level positions in teaching and researching institutions. IEI has established a research agenda that focuses on the ways in which entrepreneurs develop, lead and transform today’s dynamic global businesses. The program encourages doctoral students to design individual research programs with faculty members. You may: * assess the values and risks of emerging technologies; * investigate effective techniques for market opportunity analysis; * identify new venture opportunities in high-tech industries; * examine the success and failure factors of high-tech start-up firms; * explore the links between entrepreneurship, government policy,innovation, economic development and global competitiveness; * investigate entrepreneurial risk taking; * develop models for improving new venture success. “I chose UMKC to pursue my PhD studies because of its deliberate focus on entrepreneurship and innovation. I could not have found a better fit.” Luis Morales, doctoral student Students in the entrepreneurship program take coursework in entrepreneurship theory and research methods and are required to participate in strong teaching effectiveness programs. As part of this interdisciplinary PhD program, students will also explore a co-discipline in one of 27 different areas. They submit papers to national research conferences and top referred academic journals yearly, giving them the experience and credentials needed to compete for top-level jobs at major universities. All admitted students receive financial support through tuition waiver and $15,000 stipend for each year, in addition to a research incentive of $3,000.

Accreditation Description:
The Bloch School is accredited by AACSB International, which accredits business schools.
Degree(s):
MBA with emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
IPhD in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Research Areas:
Technology entrepreneurship; product innovation and management

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Phone: 1-816-235-1111
Fax: 1-816-235-1717

Degree(s):
J.D. - Juris Doctor;
L.L.M. - Law;
L.L.M. - Taxation;
L.L.M. - Urban Affairs

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Phone: 1-816-235-1111
Fax: 1-816-235-1717

Degree(s):
LL.M.

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Phone: 1-816-235-6139
Fax: 1-816-235-1717

Description:
University of Missouri at Kansas City's graduate tax program offers comprehensive, innovative scholarship culminating in a LL.M. in Tax, with an optional emphasis in Estate Planning. Ask about our research assistantships and advanced tax fellowships. Full and part-time students welcome. Our veteran faculty guides collegial professionals in a law firm atmosphere, including two popular clinics. Admission requires a JD degree from a college of law approved by the American Bar Association.

Degree(s):
LL.M. - Taxation;
LL.M. - Taxation emphasizing estate planning

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Phone: 1-816-235-1111
Fax: 1-816-235-1717

Degree(s):
M.S.- Accounting