BMGT 101S - Introduction to Entertainment Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and intermittently spring. Open to non-business majors.  This course is 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.

Gen Ed Attributes: Social Sciences

BMGT 191 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

BMGT 192 - Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BMGT 235 - Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Offered at Missoula College. Management theory, research, and the practice of management. Topics covered include leadership styles and techniques, effective communication approaches, time management, decision making, delegation, and the basic functions of supervisory skills.

BMGT 242 - Front Line Supervision. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Offered at Missoula College. Introduces basic employee development with emphasis on the responsibilities of a newly-appointed supervisor.  Emphasizes organizational structure, motivation, delegation of authority, the hiring process, employee development, employee performance, evaluations, and dealing with employee conflict.

BMGT 245 - Customer Service Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Offered at Missoula College. Designed to prepare employees and managers to meet customers’ expectations. Review of customer service philosophy and techniques. Services marketing, quality issues, service design and delivery, customer interaction systems, complaint handling and service recovery, customer relationships, loyalty management, and operations are addressed.

BMGT 275 - Venue Management. 3 Credits.

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.  

BMGT 291 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently.  Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

BMGT 292 - Independent Study. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered every term. Prereq., consent of instr. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BMGT 298 - Management Internship. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered autumn. Offered at Missoula College and on Mountain Campus. 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. Offered CR/NCR only.

BMGT 299 - Capstone: Entrepreneurship. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Offered at Missoula College. An overview of the skill areas and business principles needed to start and operate a small business. Includes developing a business plan, identifying sources of capital formation, managing growth, and marketing issues related to new ventures.

BMGT 301 - Entertainment & Sport Facility Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., BGEN 105S. This course provides a business foundation for facility management. Course topics include facility ownership and management, business and financial management, event booking, marketing and sales, ticketing and access management, ancillary revenue sources, back-of-house operations, event management, and safety and security.

BMGT 322 - Operations Management. 3 Credits.

Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. A survey of the processes that public and private organizations use to produce goods and services. Includes management science topics.

BMGT 329 - Human Resource Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Restricted to students with junior standing. Open to non-business majors. This course aims to unravel the complexities of human resources within an organization and to help students understand the environment within which HRM occurs. Human resource topics of selection, training, assessment, and compensation tools and strategies will be addressed heavily in this course.

BMGT 340 - Management & Organization Behavior. 3 Credits.

Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. 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.

BMGT 391 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

BMGT 392 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student.

BMGT 394 - Seminar/Workshop. 1-3 Credits.

(R-3) Offered intermittently. Topic vary.

BMGT 398 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.

Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Extended classroom experience providing practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation.

BMGT 401 - Entertainment and Sports Event Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Prereq., ACTG 202, BGEN 105S, and BMKT 325. Restricted to students with at least junior standing. Open to non-business majors. Students are introduced to skills that are necessary for managing sports & entertainment events. Planning, marketing, sponsorship, budgeting, management, risk management, impacts, and evaluation of events are discussed. Students will participate in several live events.

BMGT 402 - Principles of Entertainment & Sport Business. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACTG 202, BGEN 105S, and BMKT 325. This course introduces students to the fundamental aspects of the entertainment & sports industries in terms of functional areas of business, industry segments, and career readiness. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 403 - Advanced Topics in Entertainment & Sport Business. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., BMGT 401 and BMGT 402. Students will participate in case studies and experiential learning projects with sport and entertainment industry partners on advanced entertainment topics. Topics include: artificial intelligence in sport & entertainment business, sustainability, labor relations, branding, agency relations and responsibilities, ticketing, and contracts. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 410 - Sustainable Business Practices. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn. Restricted to students with at least junior standing. This course explores how changing perceptions around environmental and social issues influence current business practices. Through this exploration, we discuss the impact these influences have on business and how adept firms can gain competitive advantage through embracing and integrating them into their core strategies. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 420 - Leadership and Motivation. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BGEN 341. 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. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 444 - Leading Teams & Conflict Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., BMGT 341. This course teaches students essential skills in written, verbal, non-verbal, visual, and persuasive communication, building and equipping effective teams, providing coaching and feedback, relationship building and conflict management, mediation, and negotiation. There is an emphasis on skills practice through role play, simulations, and real life applications. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 448 - Entrepreneurship. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. This course 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 the managerial team. Students develop a business model canvas and/or write a business plan for themselves or for a local entrepreneur. Level: Undergraduate

BMGT 458 - Advanced Entrepreneurship. 1-2 Credits.

(R-3) Offered spring. Prereq., or corequisite BMGT 448. Focus on managing and marketing a growing business, legal and technology issues for entrepreneurs, and financing new ventures. Students refine an existing or write a new 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. Four separate one credit weekend seminars are offered. Level: Undergraduate

BMGT 467 - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management. 3 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., BGEN 222 and BMKT 325. The course introduces students to the challenges and opportunities companies face and how they manage the risk associated with the global supply chain. It provides an overview of global supply chain operations management as a field and describes the strategic role it has in today's intensely competitive business environment. Level: Undergraduate

BMGT 480 - Cross-Cultural Management. 3 Credits.

Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Study of issues related to cultural diversity within the workforce and the problems inherent in the management of a firm's activities on an international scale. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 491 - Special Topics. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 492 - Independent Study. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered every term. Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Undergraduate

BMGT 493 - International Experience. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. 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. Level: Undergraduate

BMGT 494 - Seminar/Workshop. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Topic vary. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 495 - Practicum. 1-6 Credits.

(R-6) Offered intermittently. Organized field experience. Level: Undergraduate-Graduate

BMGT 498 - Internship. 1-6 Credits.

Offered every term. Prereq., ACTG 201, ACTG 202, ECNS 201S, BGEN 222, BMIS 270, and one of STAT 216, SOCI 202, PSYX 222, or FORS 201. Extended classroom experience providing practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus. Prior approval must be obtained from the faculty supervisor. A maximum of 6 credits of Internship (198, 298, 398, 498) may count toward graduation. Level: Undergraduate

BMGT 567 - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management. 3 Credits.

Restricted to student in College of Business graduate programs. This course provides an understanding of how global supply chains (GSCs) impact national economies, businesses, and consumers. It covers the flow of materials and information across firms worldwide, from raw materials to end customers, integrating logistics, information systems, marketing, and operations management. Topics range from inventory management and sourcing decisions to the latest trends in GSCs driven by emerging technologies and shifting geopolitics. The course includes lectures, case studies, discussions, and guest speakers, with an emphasis on active participation and real-world applications. Co-convenes with BMGT 467. Level: Graduate

BMGT 591 - Special Topics. 1-9 Credits.

(R-24) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Level: Graduate

BMGT 604 - Competitive Strategy. 1 Credit.

Offered autumn. Prereq., admission to the M.B.A. or M.Acct. program. An introduction to strategic management with a focus on the analysis of the firm and its environment as the basis for strategic decision making. Level: Graduate

BMGT 640 - Organizational Behavior. 2 Credits.

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. Level: Graduate

BMGT 650 - Business Ethics. 1 Credit.

BMGT 650-01 and BMGT 650-60 Business Ethics. 1 credit. Offered in the last five weeks of the fall semester. Prerequisites: admission in MBA program. Business Ethics is a course designed to acquaint students with the ethical implications of business decisions, policy, strategy and operations. The students will learn how to (1) develop a system of ethics that will form the foundation for future ethical practices in business; (2) analyze specific contemporary issues in business for their ethical implications and content; and (3) challenge conventional thinking about ethics by introducing broad-based ethical principles and systems to enlighten and inform ethical thinking. Level: Graduate

BMGT 665 - Strategic Mgmt Seminar. 1-12 Credits.

Offered spring. Prereq., ACTG 605, BFIN 681, BMIS 674, BMGT 604, and BMGT 640. Coreq., MBA 603. Restricted to students in the M.B.A. or M-Acct. programs. 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. Level: Graduate

BMGT 685 - International Business. 2 Credits.

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. Level: Graduate

BMGT 692 - Independent Study. 1-9 Credits.

(R-9) Course material appropriate to the needs and objectives of the individual student. Level: Graduate

BMGT 693 - International Studies. 1-6 Credits.

Restricted to student in College of Business graduate programs. Field-based, experiential courses that focus on international business topics, including the culture and business environment of important U.S. trading partners, such as Italy and Romania.