Amber Montz

Lecturer, Business Communication

McClelland Hall 405S
1130 E. Helen St. 
P.O. Box 210108 
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0108

Areas of Expertise

Instructional design and educational technology
Professional and Leadership Presence
Strategic Interpersonal Communication

Montz teaches in the undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs at Eller, focusing on individual strategic business communication. She has graduate education in business, educational technology, and law; she leverages the intersection of these disciplines to create innovative and compelling learning experiences that inspire transformational change. Montz's classroom is characterized by active inquiry, learner-centered explorations and real-world application. Prior to her appointment with the University of Arizona, Montz served as an educator, consultant, manager and leader with top-tier business schools, education management companies and a nonprofit service agency. Throughout her career, she has created and implemented creative solutions integrating sound learning theory, proven technology interventions, and evidence-based teaching practices.

Courses

  • BCOM214 Fundamentals of Business Communications
  • BCOM314 Business Communication                                   
  • BCOM511 Managerial Communication

Awards

  • 2024 Outstanding Graduate Award, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
  • 2022 Most Supportive Professor Award, Eller College of Management, University of Arizona 
  • Eller College Dean’s Council Outstanding Undergraduate Business Communication Faculty Member (2020)

Professional Associations

  • Association for Business Communication (ABC)

Degree(s)

  • Master of Legal Studies, Arizona State University
  • Master of Educational Technology, Arizona State University
  • MBA, University of Phoenix