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The School of Business Administration, founded in 1918, is the largest professional school at the University. All programs are accredited by AACSB International–The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
The University of Montana's School of Business Administration is a collegial learning community dedicated to the teaching, exploration, and application of the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a competitive marketplace.
The goal of the School of Business Administration is to provide a broad foundation in organizational administration and exposure to the basic principles of various business disciplines. The complexity of contemporary society has brought an increasing need for responsible leadership. A professional business education combined with solid grounding in the liberal arts and sciences prepares men and women to meet difficult challenges and to participate in the molding of the future.
Students may pursue a program of studies leading to the B.S. in Business Administration, with a major in any of the following areas: accounting, finance, international business, management, management information systems, and marketing.
High school students who are planning to major in business administration at The University of Montana-Missoula should take their school's college preparatory curriculum. Additional courses to improve reading, writing, and computer skills will be beneficial. Students should take as much mathematics as possible including two years of algebra.
Most business administration courses are offered for traditional letter grade only. Non-business majors may take business courses credit/no credit if the courses are not identified as traditional letter grade only.
All courses required for the major and all general education courses must be taken for a traditional letter grade. Business courses taken as electives maybe taken on a credit/no credit basis if not identified as traditional letter grade only and if approved by the instructor and the department chair. For additional information see the General Education section of the catalog.
Opportunity for further study at the graduate level is offered through programs leading to the degrees of Masters of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, joint J.D./M.B.A., joint M.B.A./D.P.T. and joint M.B.A./Pharm.D. The M.B.A. and M-Acct. programs are suited to all students regardless of undergraduate training. Further details may be obtained from the Graduate Studies bulletin or by specific inquiries directed to: Director of M.B.A. Program, School of Business Administration or Director of M-Acct. Program, School of Business Administration.
Foundation Program for Graduate Work in Business
The Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and Master of Accountancy (M-Acct.) programs are open to graduates of non-business undergraduate programs (prerequisites strictly enforced). Students in the arts and sciences or other professional schools are encouraged to consider the M.B.A. and M-Acct programs. Completion of all of the foundation courses listed below will reduce the time required for the M.B.A. or M-Acct. at The University of Montana-Missoula by one year; however, many of the courses listed below have prerequisites that are strictly enforced (including, without limitation, a general prerequisite that all upper-division business courses require the completion of each lower-core business course with a grade of C or better).
For more information, check the UM School of Business Administration Graduate School website at http://www.mba-macct.umt.edu/default.asp
To earn the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, or – in combination with a second business major – international business, students must complete the following 13 requirements:
Course prerequisites are strictly enforced.
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| BGEN 105S (MIS 100S) Introduction to Business or BMGT 101S (MGMT 101S) Introduction to the Entertainment Business | 3 | - |
| COMM 111A Intro to Public Speaking | - | 3 |
| CSCI 172 (CS 172) Intro to Computer Modeling | - | 3 |
| ECNS 201S (ECON 111S) Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | - |
| ECNS 202S (ECON 112S ) Principles of Macroeconomics | - | 3 |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101) College Writing I | 3 | - |
| M 115 (MATH 117) Probability and Linear Math OR for Finance majors, M 162 (MATH 150), Applied Calculus | 3-4 | - |
| Electives or General Education | 3 | 6 |
| 15-16 | 15 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| ACTG 201 (ACCT 201) Principles of Financial Accounting | 3 | - |
| ACTG 202 (ACCT 202) Principles of Managerial Accounting | - | 3 |
| STAT 216 (MATH 241) Introduction to Statistics | 4 | - |
| BGEN 235 (MIS 257) Business Law | - | 3 |
| BMIS 270 (MIS 270) MIS Foundations for Business | - | 3 |
| Electives and General Education | 8 | 6 |
| 15 | 15 |
Individual programs may differ from the suggested course of study to better accomplish the needs of the particular student.
Teacher Preparation in Business and Information Technology Education
Students who want to be licensed to teach business and information technology education at the middle and high school level must complete a B.S. in Business Administration with a major in one of the following: accounting, finance, management, management information systems, or marketing. They also must complete the business and information technology education course work and the professional licensure program in the College of Education and Human Sciences. See the Department of Curriculum & Instruction for information about admission to the teacher Education Program and completion of this licensure program.
Certificates
Certificate in Accounting Information Systems
The Accounting Information Systems (AIS) certificate prepares undergraduate students for careers that bridge accounting and management information systems, such as consulting, internal audit, external audit, or other positions in which more than a basic knowledge of either accounting or MIS is necessary. While most appropriate for a student majoring in accounting or MIS, this certificate is available to any undergraduate business major. To obtain an AIS certificate, a student must (1) complete the requirements for one of the School of Business Administration’s majors, (2) meet with an AIS certificate advisor, and (3) complete the following courses, with an average GPA of 3.0 or better in these 25 credits: ACTG 203, ACTG 321 (ACCT 310), ACTG 305 (ACCT 311), ACTG 306 (ACCT 312), ACTG 411 (ACCT 441), BMIS 365 (MIS 371), BMIS 370 (MIS 370), BMIS 373 (MIS 373), and BMIS 479 (MIS 479). Due to pre-requisite requirements and course scheduling, meeting with an AIS advisor early is crucial.
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
This certificate is offered for students who are interested in launching their own business venture or working in a small- to medium-sized business upon graduation. Students must complete all requirements for at least one School of Business Administration major as well as the following required courses: BMGT 486 (MGMT 348), BMGT 458 (MGMT 458), and one 498 internship course offered by any of the School of Business Administration's major areas; the internship must be with an entrepreneurial venture. Internships must be approved by the Management & Marketing Department Chair. Also required: six credits from outside the student's major area of study, from the following courses: BFIN 301 (FIN 301), BMIS 478 (MIS 478), BMGT 491 (MGMT 344) Advanced Human Resource Management, BGEN 320E (MGMT 320E), BMKT 337 (MKTG 362), BMKT 343 (MKTG 363), BMKT 342 (MKTG 366), or BMKT 460 (MKTG 460).
Certificate in Entertainment Management
This certificate is designed to allow students to learn and demonstrate advanced skills in specific areas related to careers in the business of entertainment. Students must be registered at The University of Montana-Missoula. Required courses: BMGT 401, BMGT 402 and BMGT 403 (MGMT 401, MGMT 402, and MGMT 403), and three of the following courses: MAR 111A, MAR 112A, MUSI 130L (MUS 132L), R-TV 151, BFIN 205 (FIN 228), BMGT 275, BMGT 291 (MGMT 295), BGEN 320E (MGMT 320E)*, BMGT 375*, BMGT 391 (MGMT 395)* BMGT 420 (MGMT 420)*, PSCI 466 (PSC 466), BMGT 474 (MGMT 474)*, BMGT 491(MGMT 495)*, MIS 477*, BMKT 411 (MKTG 411)*, BMKT 412 ( MKTG 412)*, and BMKT 413 (MKTG 413)*.
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U = for undergraduate credit only, UG = for undergraduate or graduate credit, G = for graduate credit. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R. Credits beyond this maximum do not count toward a degree.
Prerequisite courses generally must be completed with a grade of C- or better for the prerequisite to be satisfied (some prerequisites, however, require a grade of C or better).
Generally, courses at the 600 level are open only to graduate students who are admitted to a business graduate program. Students who are designated pre-M.B.A. or pre-M-Acct. or graduate non-degree extern may take select courses (foundation courses at the 500 level and select 600 level only upon pre-approval of a graduate program director). Students must be admitted to a degree program in order to take the required courses in either program.
U 191 (ACCT 195) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 201 (ACCT 201) Principles of Financial Accounting 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq. or Coreq., M 115 (MATH 117) or M 162 (MATH 150) or an appropriate math placement score (4 or higher) . Introduction to financial accounting concepts, including transactions analysis, financial statement analysis, and corporate financial reporting practices.
U 202 (ACCT 202)) Principles of Managerial Accounting 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201 (ACCT 201) with a grade of C or better, M 115 (MATH 117) or M 162 (MATH 150) with a grade of C or better. Continuation of ACTG 201 (ACCT 201) with a focus on managerial accounting topics.
U 203 Accounting Lab 1 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201 (ACCT 201) with a grade of C or better. Applying accounting cycle concepts to comprehensive hands-on financial statement cases and/or a practice set and exploring career options.
U 298 Internship Variable cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study.
U 305 (ACCT 311) Corporate Reporting I 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq. or coreq., junior standing in Business, ACTG 201 (ACCT 201) and 202 (ACCT 202) with grades of C or better or consent of instr. Prereq., or Coreq., ACTG 203. Topics include concepts in financial accounting, assets and related income statement accounts.
U 306 (ACCT 312) Corporate Reporting II 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business, ACTG 203, ACTG 305 (ACCT 311) with grades of C or better, or consent of instr. Continuation of ACTG 305 (ACCT 311). Topics include concepts in financial accounting, coverage of the liability and equity side of the balance sheet, the cash flow statement, and several special financial accounting topics.
U 307 (ACCT 313) Corporate Reporting III 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business; prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306 (ACCT 312), or consent of instr. Application of accounting principles to complex issues such as post-retirement benefits, accounting changes, bankruptcies, reorganizations, income taxes and other topics.
U 321 (ACCT 310) Accounting Information Systems I 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., Junior standing in Business. Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 203. Provides thorough understanding of business processes, risks, and internal controls. Computer applications may be used to demonstrate concepts.
U 391 (ACCT 395) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 392 (ACCT 396) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 394 Undergraduate Seminar Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 401 (ACCT 431) Principles of Federal Taxation-Individuals 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., Junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306 (ACCT 312). The application of the federal income tax law to determine income, deductions and losses. Special topics include property transactions.
UG 410 (ACCT 421) Cost Management Accounting I 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in business or consent of instr. Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306 (ACCT 312). The study of cost management for business and other organizations. Emphasis on how information about costs helps managers make better decisions.
UG 411 (ACCT 441) Auditing I 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, ACTG 321 (ACCT 310) and ACTG 306 (ACCT 312), or consent of instr. Introduction to auditing with emphasis on the independent audit of financial statements. Coverage includes professional standards, ethics, audit risk, evidence, internal controls, procedures, opinions, operational and compliance auditing.
UG 420 (ACCT 422) Cost Management Accounting II 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., senior standing in Business and ACTG 410 (ACCT 421) or consent of instr. Advanced cost management with emphasis on how financial and non-financial information helps managers make better decisions in a wide variety of business and not-for-profit organizations. Current readings in cost management and related topics.
UG 425 State & Local Government Accounting 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306 (ACCT 312). Reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles applicable to state and local governmental units.
UG 426 Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Prereq., or coreq., ACTG 306 (ACCT 312). Reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles applicable to nonprofit entities, including colleges/universities.
U 432 Income Tax Practicum 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Service course that provides free tax preparation to low income taxpayers and students, in conjunction with the IRS. Students apply their knowledge of tax law to the preparation and e-filing of income tax returns under the direction of a practicing CPA. Designated as a service learning course. Graded credit/no credit only.
U 461 Accounting Leadership 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Leadership training for students holding positions of responsibility in professional accounting organizations to include conducting meetings, delegation, committees, motivating others, following through on assignments and evaluating performance.
UG 491 (ACCT 495) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 492 (ACCT 496) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of inst.
UG 494 Seminar Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 498 Accounting Internship Variable cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Students are placed with private or governmental organizations to receive on-the-job training. Written reports are required. A maximum of 3 credits count toward graduation.
G 509 Financial Reporting and Control 3 cr. Online course. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to M.B.A. or M-Acct. program or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director. Reporting and using financial information of an enterprise, with a focus on internal and external decision-making. Topics include analysis and recording financial transactions, understanding how these events affect financial statements, and using quantitative tools for internal decision-making.
G 605 Administrative Controls 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. program. Not open to M-Acct. students. The application of accounting information to managerial and financial decision making.
G 615 Accounting Theory 3 cr. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, Business core, accounting core, and admission to M-Acct. program or consent of accounting graduate director. A critical analysis of the concepts underlying the development and application of financial accounting in the United States. Coverage of current accounting standards as well as other current topics in financial accounting.
G 616 Advanced Financial Topics 3 cr. Offered fall or spring. Prerq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, business core, accounting core, admission to M-Acct. program or consent of accounting graduate director. Study of financial accounting topics requiring complex treatment, such as accounting for business combinations, consolidations, investments in other entities, and accounting for non-corporate for-profit entities.
G 631 Advanced Tax 3 cr. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, ACTG 401 (ACCT 431), admission to M-Acct. program or consent of accounting graduate director. The application of the federal income tax law to corporations and partnerships, and special problems associated with taxation of trusts, estates and gifts.
G 632 Advanced Tax Practicum 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of accounting graduate director and instr. Service course that provides free tax preparation to low income taxpayers and students, in conjunction with the IRS. Graduate students apply their knowledge of tax law to the preparation and e-filing of income tax returns under the direction of a practicing CPA, review the work of undergraduate preparers, and assist in the organization and training of undergraduate preparers. Designated as a service-learning course. Grade option credit/no credit only.
G 641 Advanced Auditing 3 cr. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., admissions to M-Acct., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, ACTG 411 (ACCT 441), graduate student in business or consent of accounting graduate director. Research cases in auditing and coverage of contemporary topics in auditing, typically including attestation standards, other reports and services, legal and ethical environment, and fraud detection.
G 643 Fraud and Forensic Accounting 2-3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., admission to M-Acct., with grade of B or better in ACTG 321 and 411 (ACCT 310 and 441) or equivalents, or consent of M-Acct. director. A study of fraud motivations, techniques, prevention, and detection. Includes the study of forensic accounting using forensic science, information security, and other forensic auditing/investigation tools and techniques, as they apply in various fraud and financial contexts.
G 656 Accounting Information Systems Topics 1-3 cr. (R- 3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate student in business. Selected topics addressing information systems issues as they relate to accounting. Selected topics may include systems auditing, expert systems, databases, specific accounting applications, report design, electronic transactions, and internal controls.
G 661 Accounting Law and Ethics 3 cr. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, Business core, admission to M-Acct. program or consent of accounting graduate director. Legal issues from the common law and appropriate statutes applicable to the public practice of accounting. The professional responsibilities and ethics of a practicing CPA.
G 675 Contemporary Accounting Problems 4 cr. Offered first summer session. Prereq. or coreq., cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in all accounting fundamental courses taken to date, student must be in good academic standing, ACTG (ACCT) 611, 615, 631, 641, and 661. Integration of accounting theory and practice. Primarily for the student preparing to take the uniform CPA examination. Graded only credit/no credit.
G 694 Seminar Variable cr. (R-15) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Selected topics in accounting.
G 696 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Directed study of individual or small groups of students in topics not available in scheduled classes.
G 698 Internship Variable cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Placements with private or governmental organizations for practical training. Written reports required.
G 699 Thesis Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Grade option credit/no credit only.
U 191 (FIN 195) Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 192 (FIN 196) Independent Study 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term.
U 205 (FIN 228) Personal Finance 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Concepts, strategies and techniques in analyzing financial situations and investment opportunities from the individual's perspective.
U 267 (MIS 267) Real Estate Theory and Law 4 cr. Offered intermittently through UM Dept. of Continuing Education. Introduction to the theory and legal issues involved in a real estate transaction.
U 292 (FIN 296) Independent Study 1-3 cr. (R-3)
U 298 (FIN 298) Internship Variable cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
U 301 (FIN 301) Analysis of Financial Statements 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Analysis of balance sheets, income and cash flow statements and statements of owners' equity in terms of structure, strategy and performance of the company being analyzed. Emphasis is on the use rather than preparation of financial statements.
U 322 (FIN 322) Business Finance 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business. The methodology and practice of business financial decisions.
U 391 (FIN 395) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 392 (FIN 396) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 394 (FIN 394) Undergraduate Seminar Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 410 (FIN 410) $50,000 Portfolio 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 (FIN 322), and consent of department chair. Under the guidance of a broker, students manage a diversified investment portfolio for a semester. Students analyze and discuss investment opportunities and implement their decisions.
UG 415 (FIN 321) Real Estate Investment and Analysis 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BFIN 322 (FIN 322). Introduction to real estate focusing on investment, market analysis, appraisal, and mortgage finance. Includes developing valuation and decision making skills to make effective business/investment decisions in real estate and understanding the activities, roles, and participants in the business of real estate.
UG 420 (FIN 420) Investments 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 (FIN 322) or consent of instr. Principles, practices and methodology in investment analysis and portfolio management.
UG 424 (FIN 424) Markets, Investments & Finance Engineering 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grades of C or better in BFIN 322 (FIN 322) and M 162 (MATH 150), and completion of BFIN 429 or BFIN 439 (FIN 429 or FIN 439), or consent of instr. Operations and analysis of the national and international money and capital markets, and financial institutions.
UG 429 (FIN 429) Financial Management I: Theory and Analysis 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 (FIN 322) or consent of instr. Understanding the practice of business investment and working capital decisions. Computer models and cases used to demonstrate the management process.
UG 439 (FIN 439) Financial Management II: Analysis and Problems 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 (FIN 322) or consent of instr. Raising capital, capital structure issues and debt and equity markets.
UG 450 (FIN 450) Banking 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 (FIN 322), or consent of instr. The financial management of banking institutions including financial analysis, interest rate risk and loan portfolio management. Students manage a bank within a simulated bank community.
UG 473 (FIN 473) Multinational Financial Management and FDI 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business, grade of C or better in BFIN 322 (FIN 322), or consent of instr. Students are strongly encouraged to complete BGEN 360 (MGMT 368) prior to BFIN 473 (FIN 473). Financial skills required of corporate executives in international business. Topics may include differences in global accounting practices and the resulting effects on multinational corporations.
UG 491 (FIN 495) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 492 (FIN 496) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 494 (FIN 494) Seminar Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 498 (FIN 498) Finance Internship Variable cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Students are placed with private or governmental organizations to receive on-the-job training. Written reports are required. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
G 522 (FIN 522) Principles of Financial Analysis 3 cr. Online course. Offered summer. Prereq., admission to M.B.A. or M-Acct. program or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director; grade of B or better in ACTG 509 (ACCT 509). Introduction to principles of microeconomics and financial management and the application of these principles to business decisions. Topics include supply and demand, market demand, theory of the firm, theories of competition, financial analysis, time value of money, theories of risk and return, stock and bond valuation and capital budgeting.
G 651 Cornerstone of Graduate Finance 1 cr. Offered fall. Course is designed to prepare M-Acct. and MBA students who desire an improved foundation in corporate finance.
G 681 (FIN 681) Financial Management 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or admission to the M-Acct. programs. Advanced theory and analysis in corporate financial management.
G 694 (FIN 694) Seminar Variable cr. (R-15) Offered intermittently. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Selected topics in finance.
U 105S (MIS 100S) Introduction to Business 3 cr. Offered every term. Nature of business enterprise; role of business in society; problems confronting business management; career opportunities in business. Open to non-business majors and business majors of freshman or sophomore standing only. Business majors are advised to register for the course their freshman year. Credit allowed for only one of BGEN 105S, MIS 100S, IS 100S, BADM 100S and BUS 103S.
U 235 (MIS 257) Business Law 3 cr. Offered every term. An analysis of the legal and ethical implications of domestic and international commercial transactions. Credit allowed for only one of BUS 135T, IS 257, BGEN 235 (MIS 257) and BADM 257.
U 320E (MGMT 320E) Business Ethics & Social Responsibility 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Business organizations and their relationship to the external environment and various stakeholders. Focuses on responsibilities to society and their impact on decision making, with particular emphasis on business ethics and values.
U 360 (MGMT 368) International Business 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Analysis of business in diverse parts of the globe. Examines the impact of socio-economic, political, legal, educational, and cultural factors on management.
UG 465 (MGMT 465) World Trade and Commerce 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. A practical hands-on approach to understanding the complexities and intricacies of successfully working in the new global marketplace. Classes are supported by work assignments at the Montana World Trade Center.
U 499 Integrative Business Simulation 1 cr. Prereq., senior standing in Business, all business core. Co-req., BMGT 486. Students will operate a virtual business in a simulation, aiding in the integration of cumulative business knowledge, analytical processing, and ethical awareness.
U 101S (MGMT 101S) Introduction to the Entertainment Management 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Open to non-business majors. Designed to provide basic distinctions and concepts necessary for understanding various business aspects that underpin the business of entertainment as well as most other businesses, regardless of context.
U 191 (MGMT 195) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 192 (MGMT 196) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 275 (MGMT 295) Venue Management 3 cr. Offered Autumn. Open to non-business majors. This course is designed to provide some of the basic tools for better understanding the processes involved in the conceptualization, development and production of live-events and successfully managing various types of venues.
U 291 (MGMT 295) Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 292 (MGMT 296) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 298 (MGMT 298) Internship Variable cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
U 322 (MIS 341) Operations Management 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business. A survey of the processes that organizations, public or private, use to produce goods and services. Includes management science topics.
U 340S (MGMT 340S) Management and Organizational Behavior 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business. An intensive examination of the fundamentals of management and organization supported by the application of behavioral science principles to the management of people in organizations.
U 357 (MGMT 457) Entrepreneurship for Non-Business Students 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing; open to non-business majors only. Focuses on starting and managing a growing business. Topics include recognizing business opportunities, setting strategy for the firm, raising capital, marketing new products, and organizing a management team. Students write a business plan for starting a business of their choice.
U 375 The Business of Film and Television 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Open to non-business majors. The purpose of this class is to gain a basic understanding of the business elements of film and television production. This is done through a semester long project and lectures by visiting television and film professionals.
U 391 (MGMT 395) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 392 (MGMT 396) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq. junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 394 (MGMT 394) Undergraduate Seminar Variable cr. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 401 (MGMT 401) Event Management 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing; open to non-business majors. Students are introduced to skills that are necessary for managing entertainment events. Topics include: market research; artist research; negotiating events; producing live events; and working with community and non-profit organizations. Students will develop and participate in several live events throughout the semester.
UG 402 (MGMT 402) Principles of Entertainment Management I 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing and consent of instructor; open to non-business majors. Students are introduced to the fundamental aspects of the entertainment business. Topics include: artist development and management; productions; promotions; and venue management and marketing. Students will produce an artist development plan.
UG 403 (MGMT 403) Principles of Entertainment Management II 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing; open to non-business majors. Topics include: tour development and marketing; agency relations and responsibilities; and new forms of entertainment media and distribution. Students will produce an event management plan.
UG 420 (MGMT 420) Leadership and Motivation 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMGT 340S (MGMT 340S). Study of fundamental concepts, theories, and models of leadership and motivation. Selected topics include: trait and behavioral theories of leadership, charismatic and transformational leadership, power and influence, emotions and justice perceptions in motivation, expectancy and equity theories.
U 426 (MGMT 446) Strategic Management 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BFIN 322 (FIN 322), BMGT 340S (MGMT 340S), and BMKT 325 (MKTG 360). Analyzes theories and concepts of corporate and international strategy formulation and implementation, including industry and firm analysis. Extensive use of cases and class discussions.
UG 430 (MGMT 430) Business Negotiations 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Theories and processes of negotiation in various business settings. Theories and concepts of negotiation presented through illustrative case studies proven to increase the value of negotiated deals. Students become cognizant of their instinctive negotiation styles and build on their accumulative knowledge progressing to sophisticated skills such as multiparty negotiation, mediation and arbitration.
UG 444 (MGMT 444) Management Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Focuses on internal and external business communications. Selected topics include: developing communications strategies, designing and conducting communications audits, selecting appropriate message vehicles, orchestrating presentations, and management press relations.
UG 453 (MGMT 453) Manuf. Planning and Control System Offered intermittently 3 cr. Prereq., BMGT 322 (MIS 341), junior standing in Business, or consent of instr. Principles and techniques of production scheduling and inventory control. Systems for setting strategic and tactical objectives, accomplishing detailed material and capacity plans, and establishing and executing shop floor priorities.
UG 458 (MGMT 458) Advanced Entrepreneurship Seminar 1 cr. (R-3) Offered spring. Prereq., senior standing, BMGT 357 (MGMT 457) if non-business major, prereq., or coreq., BMGT 486 (MGMT 486) for business majors. Focus on managing and marketing a growing business, legal and technology issues for entrepreneurs, and financing new ventures. Students refine an existing business plan and participate in a business plan competition or write case analyses. UM instructors supervise course content delivered by local and regional experts in entrepreneurship. Three separate one credit weekend seminars are offered.
UG 474 Entertainment Research and Planning 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq.: junior standing and consent of instructor; open to non-business majors. This course will provide students with a better understanding of the processes involved in the conceptualization, development, production and or marketing for businesses, particularly entertainment related entities. This is done through a variety of real world projects.
UG 480 (MGMT 480) Cross-Cultural Management 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Study of issues related to cultural diversity within the work force and the problems inherent in the management of a firm's activities on an international scale.
U 486 Strategic Venture Management 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., senior standing in Business and completed upper Business core; coreq., BGEN 499. Integration of all functional areas of business including starting and managing a growing business. Topics include recognizing business opportunities, setting strategy for the firm, raising capital, marketing new products, and organizing a management team. Students write a business plan for themselves or for a local entrepreneur or organization.
UG 491 (MGMT 495) Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 492 (MGMT 496) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 493 International Experience in Business Variable cr. (R-6) offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in business. Field-based, experiential courses that focus on international business topics, incl. the culture and business environment of important U.S. trading partners, such as China, Germany, or Italy.
UG 494 (MGMT 494) Seminar/Work Shop Variable cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 498 (MGMT 498) Internship Variable cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
G 540 (MGMT 540) Management and the Legal System 3 cr. Online course. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director. Basic management principles, exploration of concepts such as strategic planning, goal-setting and giving feedback, leadership, motivation, and reward systems. Law as it relates to doing business in the global environment; ethical dimensions of business decision-making.
G 595 (MGMT 595) Special Topics 1-9 cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
G 640 (MGMT 640) Organizational Behavior 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Professionally oriented strategic overview of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and leadership skills for employees, management, and organizational designers. Topics include diversity, communication, motivation, groups/teams, culture and structure.
G 665 (MGMT 665) Strategic Management Seminar 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program and ACTG 605 (ACCT 605), BFIN 681 (FIN 681), BMIS 574 (MIS 574), BMGT 604 (MGMT 604), and BMGT 640 (MGMT 640). Analysis of the firm within its industry and the structure of the industry; competitive positioning and competitor analysis; decision-making under conditions of uncertainty; developing a competitive advantage in international markets.
G 685 (MGMT 685) International Business 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Review and analysis of international trade theories and institutions, the role of the multinational enterprise (MNE) in global trade and how the MNEs operate in a global setting.
U 191 (MIS 195) Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 192 (MIS 196) Independent Study 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 270 (MIS 270) MIS Foundations for Business 3 cr. Offered every term. Introduces the development, use, and management of computer-based information systems.
U 292 (MIS 296) Independent Study 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 298 (MIS 298) Internship 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
U 365 (MIS 371) Business Application Development 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Provides an understanding of algorithm development, programming, computer concepts and the design and application of data and file structures.
U 370 (MIS 370) Managing Data and Information 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMIS 365 (MIS 371). Managing and exploiting organizational data and information. Designing data and information models.
U 372 (MIS 372) Information Infrastructures: A Strategic Perspective 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Explores the evolution of technological infrastructures with an emphasis on strategic implications. Students develop an enterprise infrastructure and then examine innovations that allow for the design and development of products and services in a global business environment.
U 373 (MIS 373) Business Systems Analysis and Design 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Provides an understanding of the systems development and modification process, including requirements determination, logical design, physical design, test planning, implementation planning and performance evaluation.
U 391 (MIS 395) Special Topics 1-9 cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 392 (MIS 396) Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 394 (MIS 394) Undergraduate Seminar Variable cr. (R-3) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 447 (MIS 448) Management Game 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., senior standing in Business, all business core, or consent of instr. Simulation of a large business organization in which students make executive-level decisions in the areas of production, marketing, finance, human resources and organization.
UG 453 (MIS 453) Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., BMGT 322 (MIS 341), junior standing in Business, or consent of instr. Principles and techniques of production scheduling and inventory control. Systems for setting strategic and tactical objectives, accomplishing detailed material and capacity plans, and establishing and executing shop floor priorities.
UG 471 (MIS 471) Fundamentals of Network Management 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Current topics will focus on the design, installation, configuration, and operation of local area networks. Includes a hands-on lab to demonstrate the concepts.
UG 472 (MIS 472) Advanced Network Management 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BMIS 372 (MIS 372), and BMIS 471 (MIS 471). Focuses on network security, directory services, and network infrastructure. Includes a hands-on lab to demonstrate the concepts.
UG 476 (MIS 476) Integrated Project Management for IS 3 cr. Offered every term Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMIS 365, 370, and 373 (MIS 371, 370, and 373). Emphasis on project planning, team selection models, and project management techniques. A software package is used to demonstrate how projects are planned, managed, monitored, and controlled.
UG 478 (MIS 478) Electronic Commerce A Managerial Perspective 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Focuses on the capabilities of the Internet to support and enable commerce. Provides a managerial perspective on topics including effective web site design, emerging technologies, business models, infrastructure architectures, and security.
UG 491 (MIS 495) Special Topics 1-9 cr. (R-9) Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 492 (MIS 496) Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 494 (MIS 494) Seminar 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 495 (MIS 491) Information Systems Practicum 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Practical hands-on experience with area organizations. Provides application of classroom learning.
U 498 (MIS 498) Information Systems Internship 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
G 541 (MIS 541) Systems and Operations 3 cr. Online course. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to M.B.A. or M-Acct. program or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director; grade of B or better in BMKT 560 (MKTG 560). Design and use of information systems to meet the tactical and strategic needs of an enterprise, particularly within the operations function. Topics include systems analysis, data and process modeling, database designs, manufacturing planning and control, forecasting, and quality management.
G 571 (MIS 571) Enterprise Modeling 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing. Explores knowledge management systems, data warehouses, data mining, ERP, SANS, and data distribution. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background.
G 572 (MIS 572) IT Strategy and Leadership 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., graduate standing. Explores how alignment of IT infrastructure and capabilities can achieve competitive advantage with an industry. Includes the role of IT management in leading change, managing decisions and integrating information systems across the organization. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background.
G 573 (MIS 573) Business Processes and Security 2 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., graduate standing. Analyzes business processes and the security challenges created from the emergence of new technology. Includes the effect of legal, regulatory and security technology on policy development. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background.
G 574 (MIS 574) Management of Information Systems 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program. The tactical/operational responsibilities and roles of the CIO. Includes governance issues, supporting the learning organization, managing the technologies, and managing the development of systems. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background.
G 575 (MIS 575) Fundamentals of Consulting 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., graduate standing. The technical, interpersonal, and consulting skills necessary to effectively work with clients. Focuses on management; does not require a technical background.
G 650 (MIS 650) Quantitative Analysis 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Quantitative methods supporting managerial decision-making. Theory and logic underlying such methods as linear programming and simulation. Solution of complex problems and practice of interpersonal skills in team projects.
U 191 (MKTG 195) Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 192 (MKTG 196) Independent Study 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 291 (MKTG 295) Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 292 (MKTG 296) Independent Study 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr.
U 298 (MKTG 298) Internship 1-3 cr. (R-3) Offered every term. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements within the business community. The student must complete a learning agreement with a faculty member, relating the placement opportunity to his or her field of study. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
U 325 (MKTG 360) Principles of Marketing 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business. The marketing environment, product, price, distribution, and promotion strategies including government regulation and marketing ethics.
U 337 (MKTG 362) Consumer Behavior 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMKT 325 (MKTG 360); PSYX 100S (PSYC 100S) and 230S (PSYC 240S) recommended. A behavioral analysis of consumer decision making and of the factors influencing consumer decisions, i.e., those decisions directly involved with the obtaining of economic goods and services.
U 342 (MKTG 366) Marketing Research 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BMKT 325 (MKTG 360). Emphasis on data acquisition and analysis for improved decision making in marketing. Topics include problem definition; secondary data; primary data via observation, interrogation and experimentation; data analysis; written and oral reports. May include field project.
U 343 (MKTG 363) Integrated Marketing Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BMKT 325 (MKTG 360). An integrated course in promotion strategy. Topics include advertising message design, media selection, promotions, public relations, personal selling, and other selected topics.
U 391 (MKTG 395) Special Topics 1-9 cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 392 (MKTG 396) Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 411 (MKTG 411) Services/Relationship Marketing 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMKT 325 (MKTG 360). Service marketing integrates marketing concepts and techniques for organizations whose core product is service; topics include quality service delivery, customer attraction and retention, and relationship marketing. Focus is on service fields such as financial, healthcare, and communication services.
UG 412 (MKTG 412) Nonprofit Marketing 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and BMKT 325 (MKTG 360). Integration of core concepts of marketing into philanthropic and other nonprofit organizations. Includes strategies for large-scale enterprises such as unions, educational and religious institutions to small organizations that provide local support such as cultural services, human and environmental services. Student work with nonprofit organizations creating marketing communications plans in an experiential learning environment.
U 413 (MKTG 413) Sports Marketing 3 cr. Offered intermittently. prereq., junior standing in Business, BMKT 325 (MKTG 360). Examines the marketing of sports products and non-sports products using sports as a platform. Topics include the use of traditional marketing strategies as well as the use of sponsorship strategies including endorsements, venue naming rights, and licensing.
U 450 (MKTG 450) Marketing Connections 3 cr. Offered intermittently, prerequisites: Marketing major, BMKT 325 and 343 (MKTG 360, 363) and consent of instructor. This is an experiential course offering designed to allow students to apply marketing concepts and strategy to their career/job aspirations. Principles addressed in previous courses are integrated in this class. The concept of marketing strategy will be applied to real-world career development. Students also spend several days meeting business professionals in the region. Upon successful completion of this course each student will have an immediate, actionable plan that will help achieve career aspirations.
UG 460 (MKTG 460) Marketing of High-Technology Products and Innovations 3 cr. Offered autumn or spring. Prereq., BMKT 325 (MKTG 360); marketing major or consent of instr. Exploration of concepts and practices related to marketing in fast-paced environment; draws from a range and diversity of industries and contexts including the Internet.
UG 480 (MKTG 461) Marketing Management 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., senior standing in Business; BMKT 325, 337, 342, 343 (MKTG 360, 362, 366, 363). Case analysis in marketing management.
U 490 (MKTG 369) Undergraduate Research 3 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business, BMKT 325 (MKTG 360). An experiential course in the strategy, research, and execution of an integrated marketing communications plan. Students’ work culminates in the American Association of Advertising’s National Student Advertising Competition.
UG 491 (MKTG 495) Special Topics 1-9 cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business or consent of instr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 492 (MKTG 496) Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
UG 494 (MKTG 494) Seminar 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr.
U 498 (MKTG 498) Marketing Internship 1-6 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., junior standing and consent of instr. Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor and the Internship Services office. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.
G 560 (MKTG 560) Marketing and Applied Business Statistics 3 cr. Online course. Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs or graduate standing with consent of graduate business program director. Introduction to marketing principles to create long-term competitive advantage for an organization. Topics include environmental analysis, marketing planning, segmentation analysis, target marketing, and planning for product, price, promotion and distribution. Business statistics covered including t-tests, analysis of variance, regression and correlation analysis; statistics applications in context of marketing research and marketing problems.
G 660 (MKTG 660) Marketing Management 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Marketing decisions faced by managers in a variety of business settings including large corporations, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
G 601 Career and Leadership Skills Seminar 1 cr. Offered autumn during orientation week. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. program. Provides an intensive orientation and introduction to behavioral skills required to excel in the M.B.A. program and one’s business career; structured to create a sense of community among students and faculty and set expectations for future class involvement. Graded only credit/no credit.
G 603 Integrated Project 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program and BMGT 665 (MGMT 665). This is the capstone course of the MBA program and is offered during the last five weeks of spring semester. Students develop a business plan that requires the incorporation of knowledge from all other core MBA courses.
G 645 Interpersonal Perspective Seminar Variable cr. (R- 12) Offered every term. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. program. Some classes are open to pre-MBA and pre-MAcct. students. Selected topics cover leadership theory and practice, ethics in the workplace, and managerial processes such as motivation, communication, conflict resolution, negotiations, team building, critical thinking, goal setting, and building workforce commitment. MBA students must complete at least 2 credits of interpersonal perspective coursework for the MBA degree.
G 655 Technology Perspective Seminar Variable cr. (R-12) Offered every term. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. Contemporary issues in information technology with emphasis on how technology is used in business organizations. Topics vary each term and may include electronic commerce on the internet, decision support technology, electronic media support, advanced spreadsheet applications, accounting applications and quality control systems.
G 694 Seminar Variable cr. (R-15) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director. Selected topics in business.
G 692 Independent Study Variable cr. (R-9) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Directed study of individual or small groups of students in topics not available in scheduled classes.
G 698 Internship Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director and consent of instr. Placements with private or governmental organizations for practical training in business. Written reports required.
G 699 Thesis Variable cr. (R-6) Offered every term. Prereq., graduate student in business or consent of business graduate director.
U 260 Life and Health Insurance 3 cr. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of life and health insurance as well as the legal and regulatory environment for each industry.
U 261 Life Insurance 1 cr. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of life insurance as well as the life insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.
U 262 Health Insurance 1 cr. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of health insurance as well as the health insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.
U 263 Property and Casualty Insurance 3 cr. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of property insurance as well as the property insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.
U 264 Property Insurance 1 cr. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of property insurance as well as the property insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.
U 265 Casualty Insurance 1 cr. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of casualty insurance as well as the casualty insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.
U 266 Personal Lines Insurance 1 cr. Offered intermittently through School of Extended and Lifelong Learning (formerly Continuing Education). Introduction to the principles of personal lines insurance as well as the personal lines insurance industry’s legal and regulatory environment.
UG 474 Quality Management Systems 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business. Focus on the primary objectives of world class organizations, i.e., teamwork, customer focus and continuous improvement. TQM, JIT, and SPC are discussed in detail.
UG 475 Advanced Technology Support 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Project oriented class covering varying aspects of technical support in a business environment. Topics may include hardware and software support, helpdesk operations, operating systems, AS400 operations, and local and wide area networking.
UG 477 Multimedia Development for Business 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., junior standing in Business and consent of instr. Focus on high-tech multimedia tools to develop marketing and promotional materials for a business or organization.
Aaron W. Andreason, Ph.D., Brigham Young University,1975
Teresa K. Beed, Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1981; C.P.A., Montana, 1973 (Director, M-Acct. Program)
Bruce Costa, Ph.D., Florida State University, 2000
Scott C. Douglas, Ph.D., Florida State University, 2000
Gerald E. Evans, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School, 1985
Jerry L. Furniss, J.D., University of Idaho, 1980
Larry D. Gianchetta, Ph.D., Texas A & M, 1974 (Dean)
Terri L. Herron, Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 1996; C.P.A. Texas, 1987 and Montana, 2010; C.I.S.A., 2000 (Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance)
Keith J. Jakob, Ph.D., University of Utah, 2000
Belva L. Jones, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1976 (Chair, Department of Management Information Systems)
Timothy A. Manuel, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1988
Jakki J. Mohr, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1989
Jack K. Morton, J.D., The University of Montana, 1971
Barbara P. Reider, Ph.D., Kent State University, 1991; C.P.A., Montana, 2010; C.M.A., 1992; C.I.A., 1996; C.F.M., 1998; C.G.F.M., 2002
Nader H. Shooshtari, Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1983 (Interim Chair, Department of Management and Marketing, 2012-2013)
Lee N. Tangedahl, Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1976
Klaus Uhlenbruck, Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1996 (Chair, Department of Management and Marketing)
Patrick M. Barkey, Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1986 (Director, Bureau of Business and Economic Research)
Michael R. Braun, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2006
Carol L. Bruneau, Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1997
Shawn F. Clouse, Ed.D., The University of Montana, 2001
Anthony J. Crawford, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1993
Bambi M. Douma, Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2003
David R. Firth, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 2003
Michael V. Harrington, J.D., The University of Montana, 1990 (Associate Dean)
Joshua Herbold, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 2005; C.P.A., Montana, 2009
Cameron D. Lawrence, Ph.D., London School of Economics, 2005
Fengru Li, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1996
Clayton A. Looney, Ph.D., Washington State University, 2003
Simona Stan, Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2001 (Director, MBA Program)
Kenton D. Swift, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991; C.P.A., Montana, 1992
Justin W. Angle, Ph.D., University of Washington, 2012
Casey J. McNellis, Ph.D., Washington State University, 2011; C.P.A. Washington, 2003
Emily J. Plant, Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2010
Ronald F. Premuroso, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University, 2008; C.P.A. Florida, 1976
Suzanne G. Tilleman, Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2009
Michael R. Brown, J.D., The University of Montana, 1969; C.P.A., Montana, 1963
Bruce P. Budge, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1968; C.P.A., Idaho, 1973
MaryEllen Campbell, M.A., University of Illinois, 1969
Robert J. Connole, Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1968
Richard T. Dailey, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1968
Maureen J. Fleming, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 1969
Robert W. Hollmann, Ph.D., University of Washington, 1973
Jack J. Kempner, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1956; C.P.A., Montana, 1957
Clyde W. Neu, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1973
Paul E. Polzin, Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1968 (Director Emeritus, Bureau of Business and Economic Research)
Roy W. Regel, Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1985; C.P.A., Colorado, 1973; C.M.A., 1992
Thomas J. Steele, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1974
Norman E. Taylor, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1955
Joseph A. Weber, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1983; C.P.A., Montana, 1975
Richard P. Withycombe, Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1972
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