Master of Business Administration
The University of Montana MBA prepares students to operate in today’s rapidly changing professional environment. We help you broaden and deepen your knowledge and skills so you can meet today’s challenges and succeed in the workplace of the future.
No matter your schedule or where you are located, the UM MBA — Montana’s only MBA — will help you meet your goals.
Master of Business Administration
College of Business
Degree Specific Credits: 32
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2019-2020
MBA Assessment and Assurance of Learning Goals
As part of our assessment process and assurance-of-learning standards, the MBA Curriculum and Assessment Committee has adopted six learning goals for MBA students. MBA students will have an understanding of:
Integrated knowledge of business functions
Communication skills and teamwork ability
Ethical conduct, social responsibility and professional leadership
Analytical and innovative thinking in business problem solving
Knowledge and application of current trends in information technology
Ability to evaluate implications of operating in the global business environment
Requirements
Required Core Courses (19 credits)
Autumn Semester Offerings
Course | Name | Credits | Offered |
ACTG 605 | Administrative Controls | 2 | Wk. 1-10 |
BMGT 640 | Organizational Behavior | 2 | Wk. 1-10 |
BMGT 650 | Business Ethics | 1 | Wk. 11-15 |
BMGT 604 | Competitive Strategy | 1 | Wk. 1-5 |
BMIS 674 | Mgmt of Information Systems | 2 | Wk. 6-15 |
BFIN 681 | Financial Management | 2 | Wk. 6-15 |
Spring Semester Offerings
Course | Name | Credits | Offered |
BMKT 660 | Marketing Management | 2 | Wk. 1-10 |
BMIS 650 | Quantitative Analysis | 2 | Wk. 1-10 |
BMGT 685 | International Business | 2 | Wk. 6-15 |
MBA 603 | Integrated Project | 1 | Wk. 11-15 |
BMGT 665 | Strategic Management | 2 | Wk. 1-10 |
Elective Courses (13 credits required)
Fall, Spring, and Summer Offerings
Masters of Business Administration students can choose from a wide selection of electives. Most elective courses are offered as one credit weekend classes in Missoula. In addition, we offer several daytime on-campus and flex delivery electives. Students can receive credit for independent study and internships that help them gain practical experience in their field of interest. Finally, students have the option of completing a study abroad and / or participate in an exchange program to enhance their global training. Also acceptable, per approval, are up to 6 credits of 400-level courses taken for graduate credit.