Accelerated Business Degree Program
Ready to earn both your Bachelor's and Master's (MBA) degrees just three years after high school?
The Summit2Success Accelerated Business Degree Program is a game-changing partnership between Summit Technology Academy (STA), Metropolitan Community College (MCC), and the Bloch School of Management at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).
This intensive, streamlined path allows high-achieving students to front-load their college coursework during high school by completing their MCC Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. This prepares you for direct entry into UMKC's Bloch School, where you can swiftly complete a Bachelor's degree followed immediately by an MBA, cutting years off the traditional education timeline!
Seamless Credit Transfer & Degree Alignment
Through the LSR7 Early College Program, your MCC coursework is meticulously aligned to fulfill key UMKC requirements, ensuring a maximum return on your early college investment.
| MCC Course | UMKC Equivalent |
|---|---|
| ACCT 101/102 | ACCTNG 210 (Financial Accounting) |
| ACCT 103 | ACCTNG 211 (Managerial Accounting) |
| MATH 115 | DSOM 211 (Business Statistics) |
| ECON 210 | ECON 202 (Microeconomics) |
| ECON 211 | ECON 201 (Macroeconomics - or fulfills math) |
| MATH 120 | MATH 110 (Precalculus) |
| BUSN 270 | MGT 256 (Business Law) |
Choose Your Accelerated Path at the Bloch School
Upon completion of the A.A. degree, you are on the fast track to completing one of the following degrees followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA):
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA)
Sample Accelerated Schedule (Post A.A. Completion)
| Year | Semester | Key Coursework Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Fall/Spring | Foundational Business Core (Marketing, Finance, Management, MIS, Supply Chain) |
| Year 1/2 | Summer | Internship for Credit or General Electives |
| Year 2 | Fall/Spring | Strategic Management, Emphasis Area Courses, Interest Area Courses |
| Year 2 | Summer | Internship for Credit, General Electives |
| Year 3 | Fall/Spring | MBA Coursework (Complete both degrees in 3 years post-high school!) |
Exclusive Benefits and Scholarships
This accelerated path is not just about speed—it’s about financial and career advantage:
- Time & Cost Efficiency: Achieve two degrees (Bachelor's and MBA) in the time it often takes to earn a single degree, maximizing your educational investment.
- Direct Path to MBA: The four-year bachelor's-to-master's track is condensed for unprecedented academic and career success.
- Automatic UMKC Admission: Students meeting the requirements below can secure automatic admission to UMKC:
- 2.5 Core GPA and 19 ACT score
- Test-Optional: 2.75 Core GPA
Exclusive Track Opportunities: High-achieving students may qualify for exclusive tracks and renewable scholarships at UMKC
| Track | Scholarship | Requirement | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launchpad Scholars | $2,500 Renewable (UG) + $10,000 (Grad Year) | 3.75 HS Core GPA + Strong Personal Statement | 4-Year BS/BA + MBA Fast Track |
| Banking Track | $2,500 (Senior Year Only) | 3.0 HS Core GPA + Strong Personal Statement | Mentorship from KC’s top banks. |
| Commercial Real Estate | $2,500 (Senior Year Only) | 3.0 HS Core GPA + Strong Personal Statement | Door to careers in investment, development, and brokerage. |
Complete Your Accelerated Business Degree on one of 2 paths
Prerequisites:
- 2 year Requirements: 3.5 Unweighted GPA, 95% Attendance, Advanced Alg. II with B- or higher
- 3 year Requirements: 3.0 Unweighted GPA, 95% Attendance, Alg. II with B- or higher
Apply to the Accelerated Business Degree Program via the STA application: