Prepare for the dynamic global business environment through a business degree at Montana Tech.
You’ll learn from Montana Tech faculty who bring extensive industry experience and expertise in business to the classroom. These experts have a teaching-first, mentoring mindset and will go out of their way to help you succeed.
When studying in the Business Department you’ll have access to exceptional computer labs equipped with double monitors, SAP Enterprise System software, and more.
Through hands-on learning experiences, such as class projects, case studies, business simulations, and a senior capstone project, you’ll learn to apply business concepts to real-world business situations. Your faculty mentors will also help connect you to high-quality, hands-on business internships with companies of interest to you.
Beyond having access to business internships and job opportunities, Montana Tech’s location in Butte, Montana, provides you with endless outdoor opportunities, including hiking, biking, skiing, and fishing. Historic Butte also offers a vibrant art scene, with galleries, music venues, festivals, and theaters.
Within the Montana Tech Business Department, you’ll benefit from a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a robust hands-on learning environment. You can focus your business degree by choosing from four academic concentrations: accounting, health information technology, management of information, and management of natural resources. You’ll gain an advantage in the marketplace by developing SAP Enterprise Software skills through Montana Tech’s designation as a SAP University Alliance member.
The Business Department at Montana Tech offers two degrees, Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business and Information Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Business.
The Bachelor of Applied Science is a two year program designed to allow students, who have completed their Associate of Applied Science degree, an opportunity to continue and complete a baccalaureate degree.
Expand your business education by getting involved in student activities and clubs right on the Montana Tech campus. Take a break from your business studies to hike hundreds of miles of maintained trails, including the Continental Divide Trail, or go mountain biking, fly-fishing, or backcountry and cross country skiing — all just minutes from campus.
From engaged business faculty to outstanding Career Services, Montana Tech has the resources, support, and connections you need for a successful business future. The business program boasts a 92% placement rate over the past 10 years, including placement in professional and graduate programs. Through the business degree you’ll meet all of the prerequisite courses you need for admission into an MBA program.
"The Montana Tech business program is, in one word, rewarding. It has prepared me very well. Obtaining this degree was one of the best decisions I ever made."
Kevin McConnaha, Class of 2014
Retail Vendor Manager, Amazon
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 7% through 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for accountants and auditors. Increasing usage of data and market research will lead to growing demand for market research analysts. The median annual wage for business and financial occupations was $68,350 in May 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Take the next step toward earning your bachelor's degree.
Contact business department head Tim Kober, 406-496-4457, E-mail Tim Kober or department administrative assistant Dar Voss 406-496-4401, E-mail Darlene Voss.
To transfer to Montana Tech, you must be a high school graduate and have earned more than 12 college credits.
We invite you to start your application or request more information about the business degrees at Montana Tech.
