Entertainment Management students rocked the rally! Tuesday, August 19, 2008 The motorcycle rally in Sturgis, SD became the backdrop for this summer’s practical learning experience. Students enrolled in the Entertainment Management Program were invited to participate in the production of Rock’n The Rally, a three-day festival at the Glencoe Amphitheatre in Sturgis, SD. Students joined a group of professional stagehands and riggers to build a major stage, load in sound and lights, prepare the KISS concert, work the John Fogerty concert, work the Kenny Chesney concert, and then take the stage down again. Students were also members of a street team responsible for marketing the events, assisting with the VIP events, and event management.  Read More

The Entertainment Management Program offers MGMT195 Introduction to the Entertainment Business and MGMT401 Event Management Monday, June 30, 2008 Once again, this one-of-a-kind and world renowned program brings a new slate of entertainment professionals and artists to campus to share their knowledge and experiences with students at the University of Montana. Past instructors have included senior executives from leading entertainment firms and Grammy, Academy and Emmy Award winners. Students enrolled in the classes are taught about the business of entertainment including the film, music, television, sports and performing arts segments. Students also enjoy several opportunities to participate in the planning, development and production of live events. This program is open to all majors. For more information Read More

Leadership Reaction Course Showcases Student Skills Friday, June 20, 2008 On a freezing, and sometimes snowing, spring afternoon, 13 students from Associate Professor Bambi Douma’s Leadership & Motivation course (MGMT 420) made their way through five stations in a Leadership Reaction Course. In each of the stations, one student in the group was designated to be the leader, was given the instructions privately on the rules of completion in that station, and then was evaluated on his/her leadership in communicating and getting all of the group members through the station without breaking any rules.  Read More

Several MBA Teams Make Global Performers Friday, June 20, 2008 Beginning in the spring of 2008, MBA students engage in a computer simulation as an integrative project during their last semester. In a team of two, students compete with their peers in class, who will run a company in the same industry and with identical start-up conditions. The simulation mirrors the real-world global athletic footwear industry.  Read More

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