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BLOCH EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONUniversity of Missouri-Kansas CitySummer Entrepreneurship Program

BLOCH EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONUniversity of Missouri-Kansas CityHenry W. Bloch School of ManagementOUR MISSIONThe Henry W. Bloch School of Managementdevelops purposeful, entrepreneurial andinnovative leaders to meet changing globaldemands, and advances knowledge and practicethrough excellent teaching, scholarship,outreach and service.OUR VISIONThe Henry W. Bloch School of Management aspires to be Kansas City's nationally and globallypreeminent school of management focusing on entrepreneurial and innovative thinking as thefoundation for transforming talent and achieving sustainable growth in for-profit, public andnonprofit enterprises.PRESTIGEThe Bloch School is the only fully accredited school of both business and public administrationin the greater Kansas City area, located on a beautiful campus beside Kansas City’s famousCountry Club Plaza. It is nationally and globally ranked in entrepreneurship, accounting,executive and public affairs programs.The Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship andInnovation earned two top awards (out of onlyfive total awarded) from the Global Consortiumof Entrepreneurship Centers (a global panel ofentrepreneurship program and institute peers)for: Exceptional Activities in Entrepreneurshipacross Disciplines and Outstanding Contributionsto Enterprise Creation; The nonprofitmanagement emphasis in the Henry W. BlochSchool of Management's Master of PublicAdministration program is ranked among the top 15 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report;the Bloch Executive MBA was ranked No. 1 for career impact among U.S. public universities byFinancial Times.

BLOCH EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONCONNECTEDIn 1986 the school received an endowment from Henry Bloch, co-founder of H&R Block, and inrecognition the school was named in his honor. Throughout its history, the school hasmaintained close connections to the business and civic community. We consult with local leadersabout the skills that they need from Bloch graduates, and those skills are found in our curriculaacross undergraduate and graduate degrees, executive education and certificate programs.More than 13,000 Bloch alumni live and work in the greater Kansas City area, forming a powerfulnetwork.WORLD-RENOWNED FACULTYThe Bloch School is known for its diverse and accomplished faculty. Nearly all of our full-timefaculty members hold Ph.D.s. or doctoral equivalents.Bloch is home to two of the world’s top scholars in innovation management as well as thefounder of Harvard University's National Center for Educational Leadership. Bloch facultypublish extensively in top journals, write internationally acclaimed books and are in demand toadvise and consult with leading corporations, government agencies and nonprofit organizationsacross the nation and around the world.

BLOCH EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONProgram IntroductionBloch Executive Education at the UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management provides theSummer Entrepreneurship Program for students from all over the world. It is a 19-day residentialprogram designed to provide students with the opportunity to travel to the United States for animmersion residency and study experience. From July 17 through August 5, students will broadentheir understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation in America through observing practices inthe field; meeting and networking with top scholars and practitioners; and participating inexperiential learning activities. Students will be exposed to innovative teaching techniques,including simulation-based learning which replicates real experiences. During the immersivelearning process, students will be given actual business scenarios and challenged with proposinginnovative solutions in collaboration with their peers. Students will also experience various aspectsof American culture through cultural tours and recreational activities. Students will gain an in-depthperspective into American entrepreneurialism, and walk away with innovative ideas to apply in theirrespected areas of study.I.Program DesignThe program is designed with three main elements: course, culture, and enterprise. Students willnot only gain knowledge in class, but also learn about American business culture by visitingnationally renowned companies headquartered locally. Students will be able to apply academicknowledge to real-world businesses when they observe operationsinside featured organizations.CulturalCourseTwo courses have been uniquely designed for this program byprofessors from the Bloch School. UMKC can provide the coursesyllabi and nonofficial grade letters for partner universities to grantcredits. UMKC can also provide program reports for partneruniversities to evaluate the program’s outcomes.EnterpriseThe cultural experience is arranged by the Henry W. Bloch School.Usually the activities include (but are not limited to) weekend citytours, Royal baseball games, and the College Basketball Experience& National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Students will also have opportunities to interact withAmerican students and international students during these activities. The enterprise visits are alsoarranged by the Bloch School. Students will have a chance to visit top 100 American companiesoperated in Kansas City area, such as Cerner (No.1 Health Information Exchange Supplier)1, H&R1http://www.cerner.com/Black Book Ranks Cerner No 1 HIE Centric EHR Provider for Inpatient Ambulatory/

BLOCH EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONBlock (One of the largest American Tax Companies)2, and Garmin (American Top 100 TechnologyCompany)3.II.Program CoursesStudents will study in entrepreneurship and related areas during their participation in the program.Instructors apply innovative teaching methodology, including a simulation game specially designedfor students to experience the real process of establishing and running a new business. Students willhave the opportunity to adapt to the American learning style and learn in English-speakingenvironment.1. Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital InvestmentThis course is designed for students (both as entrepreneurs and investors) to learn aboutentrepreneurial finance and venture capital investment through analysis of the unique financialissues of entrepreneurial firms. Students will learn how to organize a new venture, determineventure growth and cash needs, examine the source and structure of financial capital, conductventure valuation and structure exits and deal terms.2. Entrepreneurial Management and InnovationThis course employs a computer simulation environment toexpose students to the unique entrepreneurial experience ofstarting and running a business. In the simulation, studentswill start a new company, develop and execute a businessstrategy and plan, obtain equity investment, gradually buildthe new company, execute true-to-life new venture creationdecisions, and compete with other students in a virtualbusiness world. Key business areas of finance, accounting,marketing, and management will be addressed from anentrepreneurial perspective.3. US Business and Culture WorkshopThis course is designed to introduce students to the western business and culture, and improvestudents’ English vocabulary, reading, writing, presentation, and analytical skills that are necessaryfor success in an international business world. This course will prepare students for participation inU.S. business culture by perfecting communication and listening skills. In addition, students havethe opportunity to develop essential critical thinking and analytical skills that focus on how toorganize information, solve problems, build arguments and apply html

BLOCH EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONIII.Program Benefits IV.Enhance understanding of American entrepreneurshipIncrease knowledge and application of business concepts and entrepreneurshipInteract with top scholars and network with business innovatorsExperience various innovative learning methods, including case studies and experiential learningEngage in facilitated teamworkEnhance communication and presentation skillsEnhance understanding of American culture and lifestyleEnhance English speaking and listening skillsProgram ScheduleMonday, July17, 2017Week 1Tuesday, July18, 2017Wednesday,July 19, 2017Thursday, July20, 2017Friday, July 21,2017Summer Program- Entrepreneurship(JUL 17TH – AUG 5TH, 2017)PROGRAM SCHEDULEArrive in Kansas City, MO,USACheck-In and Grocery Store ShoppingKimberly YoungWelcome andExecutive DirectorProgram Orientation Bloch School of Management ExecutiveEducation, UMKCProgramStudent AdvisorOrientationProgram RulesBloch School of Management ExecutiveEducation, UMKCBloch School of Management ExecutiveCampus TourEducation StaffPhillip GonsherThe Entrepreneurial Assistant Teaching Professor ofEntrepreneurshipProcessEntrepreneurship and MarketingBloch School of Management, UMKCHuan DingCulture StudyAmerican CultureBloch School of ManagementExecutive Education, UMKCBloch School of Management ExecutiveCultural TourKansas City TourEducation StaffKansas City RoyalsBloch School of Management ExecutiveBaseball Gamevs. Texas RangersEducation StaffEasy and Free

BLOCH EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONMonday, July24, 2017The Path to Disaster& EpiphanyEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurialFinance and VentureCapital InvestmentSimulation 1:Organize the Firmand Setup ShopTuesday, July25, urshipWeek 2Wednesday,July 26, 2017Thursday, July27, 2017Entrepreneurshipand InnovationManagementEntrepreneurshipFriday, July 28,2017Saturday, July29, 2017Sunday, July 30,20171 Million Cups atKauffman Lab(9:00am-10:00am) &DebriefingSimulation 2:Product Innovationand Go To TestMarketSimulation 3:Product Innovationand MarketExpansionSimulation 3:Product Innovationand MarketExpansionSimulation 4:Development OneYear Business Planand Invest In TheFutureFeedbackProgram Wrap-UpSessionCultural TourWorlds of FunPhillip GonsherAssistant Teaching Professor ofEntrepreneurship and MarketingBloch School of Management, UMKCBen WilliamsAssistant Director/ Enactus AdvisorBloch School of Management, UMKCDr. Mark ParryAssociate Director for Academic ProgramsProfessor of MarketingBloch School of Management, UMKCErin BlocherDirector, Bloch Communication CenterInstructor, Business CommunicationBloch School of Management, UMKCBen WilliamsAssistant DirectorEnactus AdvisorDr. Lee BolmanProfessor and Marion Bloch/Missouri Chairin LeadershipBloch School of Management, UMKCDr. Mark ParryAssociate Director for Academic ProgramsProfessor of MarketingBloch School of Management, UMKCHuan DingInternational Program PrincipalBloch School of Management ExecutiveEducation, UMKCDr. Lee BolmanProfessor and Marion Bloch/Missouri Chairin LeadershipBloch School of Management, UMKCHuan DingInternational Program PrincipalBloch School of Management ExecutiveEducation, UMKCBloch School of Management ExecutiveEducation StaffEasy and Free