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Project Management
Technical Diploma
Why choose Project Management?
- Perfect career for those who love to plan projects and manage the details to make them successful.
- Project management skills are highly valued in any type of organization, in any industry.
- Grow your teamwork and communication skills into a rewarding career.
Everyone practices project management to some degree, but, in business, project management is an art, a specialized skill set, and a rewarding career.
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: Short Term
Credits: 32
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
Mid-State’s Project Management program prepares students to successfully lead a project toward completion. Graduates are prepared to lead both teams and individuals toward a common goal and effectively use problem solving, budgeting, technology and math skills, and effective communication.
Through hands-on projects, you will learn how to manage and develop teams while practicing problem-solving analysis to effectively lead teams toward goal or project completion.
Outcomes
- Identify the different stages involved in project planning.
- Employ common project management tools.
- Utilize relevant milestones in monitoring and measuring progress taking account of budget, expenditure, and risk management.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communications and conflict management techniques.
- Employ common software tools for project management.
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: $5,179.04
- Books: $976.46
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $6,155.50
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10101140 | Accounting 1 | 3 | |
| 10196189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 | |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 | |
| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 | |
| 10102231 | Business Networking | 1 | |
| 10196190 | Leadership Development | 3 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10103106 | Microsoft Office-Introduction | 3 | |
| 10196192 | Managing for Quality | 3 | |
| 10196188 | Project Management | 3 | |
| 10804107 | College Mathematics | 3 | |
| 10196152 | Strategic Leadership | 3 | |
| 10102230 | Business Communities | 1 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 32 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!”
Careers
- Project Manager
- Implementation Manager
- Project Leader
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
“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
