UMKC REALTOR® Leadership Academy

Funder: Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® (KCRAR) in partnership with Henry W. Bloch School of Management at University of Missouri-Kansas City

Program Type: Educational leadership program (not a grant, but a tuition-based program)

Geographic Scope: Kansas City area and surrounding regions

Program Details

• University-level curriculum developed to support real estate professionals committed to advancing careers through education and civic engagement
• Participants explore critical individual and organizational leadership topics through three core themes:
  • Industry Context
  • Regional Leadership
  • Practice Management
• Team-based assignments throughout the course
• Field assignments and interaction with industry experts
• Graduates earn Alumni status at the Henry W. Bloch School of Management
• Over 70 REALTOR® Leaders have graduated since inception

Schedule (varies by year)

• Typically meets monthly or twice monthly on Wednesdays
• Duration: 7-10 months depending on year
• Virtual or in-person options (hybrid/virtual format available)
• Opening and concluding sessions at UMKC
• Some regional travel may be required for project assignments

Eligibility

• Must be active REALTOR® member of KCRAR
• Limited to 25 participants per year

Contact Information

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: kcrar.com/umkc-leadership-academy

Application Process

1. Complete the application form (available on KCRAR website)
2. Email application to [email protected] for further information
3. Applications reviewed by KCRAR
4. Accepted participants notified

Note: Space is limited to 25 students per year. Early application recommended.

Application Location: kcrar.com/umkc-leadership-academy