Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Montana is a flexible and professionally focused 32-credit-hour program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in various industries. The curriculum includes 19 credits of core courses and 13 credits of electives, allowing students to build a strong foundation in key business disciplines while tailoring their education to match their career goals.

Depending on their prior academic background, students without an undergraduate degree in business may be required to complete up to 15 credits of foundational coursework, which are available online.

Instead of a thesis, MBA students complete an integrated project course, which is part of the core curriculum and provides a real-world, applied learning experience.

The program offers flexible scheduling options with courses offered in person, online, and remotely. Full-time students with a business background can complete the program in as little as one year. Part-time students typically finish in two to five years, accommodating the working professionals.

The UM MBA is designed for students seeking a customizable high-impact graduate business education that combines academic rigor with practical application and flexible delivery.

General Graduate Program Requirements

Graduate School policies and standards can be found on the Graduate School Policies page.

The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.

The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any master’s or doctoral requirement is C. The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward a certificate program is B-. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.

Online Program Option

This program may be completed in an online format. Students interested in pursuing an online degree or certificate program are strongly encouraged to contact the offering department to discuss specific program and course modalities and create a plan of study with an academic advisor. The course requirements listed below may not be consistently offered via online delivery.