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Business Management
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Why choose Business Management?
- Gain the formal training needed to build a strong and lasting career in business leadership.
- Drive any business to new heights through your ability to build teams, create a positive work environment, set and communicate goals, solve problems, and motivate employees to achieve their potential.
- Interested in earning a bachelor’s degree? For transfer opportunities, visit mstc.edu/transfer.
Some know from early on that a career in management suits them, while others only realize it after working their way up to a management role or deciding to launch a business. In either case it helps to have a knack for leading and working with people, but formal training is the key to building a strong and lasting career in business leadership. It is also frequently a prerequisite to greater advancement and higher pay.
Program Locations
Adams Campus
401 North Main Street
Adams, WI 53910
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wisconsin Rapids Campus
500 32nd Street North
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Online
Delivery:
Online (anytime, anywhere), Online Live, or Hybrid/Blended
Daytime or Evening
Full-Time or Part-Time
8-Week Classes
Length of Program: Two Years
Credits: 64-65
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
Mid-State’s Business Management program provides a broad business background that prepares individuals to work in middle management or run a business. Students develop general technical and interpersonal skills related to management, finance, operations, customer service management, ethics, and much more.
Guest speakers, field trips, business tours, and professional organization presentations are combined with hands-on simulations, mock interviews, and projects for local businesses.
Outcomes
- Plan the operations of a business across functional areas.
- Organize resources to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Direct individuals and/or processes to meet organizational goals.
- Control business processes.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $10,358.08
- Books: $1,839.57
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $12,197.65
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for full Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
This course has options available to receive credit for prior learning (CPL) or work experience.
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10102101 | Introduction to Business | 3 | |
| 10801198 | Speech | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 10102138 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | |
| -or- | 10196190 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 10106106 | Quality Customer Service | 3 | |
| 10102231 | Business Networking | 1 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10103106 | Microsoft Office-Introduction | 3 | |
| 10196189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 | |
| 10104102 | Marketing Principles | 3 | |
| 10102230 | Business Communities | 1 | |
| 10106190 | Professional Business Skills | 3 | |
| 10102121 | Finance and Budgeting | 3 | |
| -or- | 10101140 | Accounting 1 | 3 |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196193 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| 10102110 | Employment Law | 3 | |
| 10196191 | Supervision | 3 | |
| 10804107 | College Mathematics | 3 | |
| -or- | 10804118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 4 |
| -or- | 10804189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| 10809196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
| -or- | 10809122 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| 10102233 | Negotiation Skills | 1 | |
| Term Total | 16-17 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10102104 | Business Law | 3 | |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| 10102160 | Business Decision Making | 3 | |
| 10809195 | Economics | 3 | |
| 10196192 | Managing for Quality | 3 | |
| 10102232 | Entrepreneurial Foundations | 1 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 64-65 Credits |
Instructors
BRIAN BARTEL, BS, MS, EdD
Dr. Bartel received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin–Stout. His professional experience includes twenty plus years working within the financial, Investment, and insurance industries in a variety of managerial roles and for a number of well-known and local companies, including Sentry Insurance, Thrivent Financial, and American Express.
“Learning is a lifelong journey—investing in yourself will be, by far, the best investment you may ever make!”
MORGAN VANDERHEI, BS
Morgan (also known as “Mo”) began her higher education journey at a two-year college with general education courses before deciding on a career path. She later earned her BS in business administration with minors in communication and economics from UW–Stevens Point. She started in outreach at Mid-State Technical College in 2019, working closely with K–12 schools, before taking on her current faculty position. Prior to that she worked as a marketing communications director for the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (WRACVB). Being part of a smaller nonprofit for several years allowed her to take on many leadership roles, diversify her business experience, and engage with her community through involvement in a variety of organizations and events.
“My goal is to meet students where they are at in their journey, helping them get to where they want to be—not just imparting knowledge but igniting a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime.”
Careers
- Account Executive
- Department Supervisor
- Office Manager
- Account Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Business Entrepreneur
- Customer Service Representative
- Floor Supervisor
- Healthcare Supervisor
- Human Resource Assistant
- Inside Sales or Account Representative
- Insurance Representative
- Lead Worker
- Operations Manager
- Production Supervisor
- Project Manager
- Purchasing Assistant
- Service Manager
- Store Leader
- Team Leader
- Technical Recruiter
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Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
“My experience with Mid-State’s Business Management program was excellent! The real-life situations prepared me for the business world, and the staff took the time to guide me to my dream career.”
TIM MITCHELL
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
