Accelerated Degrees in Business & Accounting

Ready to earn both your Bachelor's and Master's 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 a graduate degree in business or accounting, 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 one of five master's degree options:

• Bachelor's Degrees:
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA)
• Master's Degrees:
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Science in Accounting (MSA)
  • Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
  • Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Real Estate (MSERE)
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Sample Accelerated Schedule (Post A.A. Completion)

Year 3 | Fall/Spring | Master’s Coursework (complete both degree in 3 years following high school graduation!)

Exclusive Benefits and Scholarships

This accelerated path, Summit2Success, is not just about speed—it’s about making college more affordable and developing a competitive edge over your competition (internship/careeer).

• Time & Cost Efficiency: Achieve two degrees (Bachelor's and Master's) in the time it often takes most to complete only one.
• Direct Path to Master's: selection to the Bloch Launchpad More in 4 track ensures a seamless transition between your bachelor's and master's degrees.
• Automatic UMKC Admission: Students meeting these requirements can secure automatic admission to UMKC.

Exclusive Scholarship Opportunities: High achieving students may qualify for Bloch Launchpad, the Bloch School’s professional development, and leadership program. Those who apply and gain selection to Bloch Launchpad receive a renewable $2,500 scholarship, with opportunities to apply to other exclusive tracks within Launchpad that carry additional scholarships (see below for details).