The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) is a public research university in Kansas City, Missouri. UMKC is part of the University of Missouri System and is the largest university in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The school has its roots in the Lincoln and Lee University movement first put forth by the Methodist Church and its Bishop Ernest Lynn Waldorf in the 1920s. The proposed university (which was to honor Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee) was to be built on the Missouri–Kansas border at 75th and State Line Road, where the Battle of Westport (the largest battle west of the Mississippi River during the American Civil War) took place. The newest Kansas City International Airport which worths 1.5 billion will open on the February 28,2023 and replace the current horseshoe-shaped terminals, which were built back in 1972. The airport takes 30min drive from the UMKC Volker campus. Our 16,000 students come from all 50 states and 85 countries, enriching our community with diverse perspectives. There are over 4000 employees working at UMKC. We are the largest comprehensive, fully accredited university in the Kansas City area. Our faculty are leaders in their fields — and they’re within reach. Our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio means professors know their students’ names and take mentorship seriously.
Academic: GPA of 3.0 or above on their studies to date
English Language:
– IELTS: 6.0
– TOEFL iBT: 78
– Duolingo English Test: 100
– TOEIC: 785
19 August 2024 – 27 September 2024
Tech-Lab
Students will gain hands-on experience by using the fabrication labs to make their product prototype. Our 3D printing lab, fabrication shop, as well as AR/VR lab will be opened to the students to use during the semester, monitored by our technology advisors. Our tech workshop involves group work and requires the students to learn how to collaborate effectively. This is an essential skill in entrepreneurship. In a workshop setting, students can get immediate feedback on their prototype. This can be extremely beneficial for the learning process, as it allows students to adjust and improve in real time.
Mentors
For this program, we will invite industry experts, international experts, technological experts, and business experts to join to provide guidance and valuable speeches to our students. The students will gain experiences, knowledge and resources from the mentors.
Culture Activities
Barbecue, fountains and jazz define Kansas City—and have since the city's original renaissance in the early 1920s. Students will explore the city by tasting local food, sightseeing and attending a Royals baseball game.
Business visits
H&R Block, Google Fiber, Seaboard Corp, Sprint, Cerner and many other successful businesses have started and thrived in KC. We will take field trips to the highly business-oriented community near the state-straddling line of both Kansas and Missouri that is known as Startup Village, that has created much business and entrepreneurship successes in the area, seeing over 32 startups happening at once, at times!
Assessment and Certification
Participants will be evaluated based on their performance in individual and group assignments, presentations, and case studies. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion, highlighting the skills and knowledge acquired during the training. The proposed tech-driven entrepreneurship training program aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the technology startup landscape. By equipping participants with the necessary tools, strategies, and guidance, the program will foster a culture of innovation, leadership, and ethical entrepreneurship.