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Entrepreneur
Technical Diploma
Why choose Entrepreneur?
- Get the training you need to develop and successfully implement your business idea and lead your own organization.
- Perfect for those who enjoy taking responsibility and seeing an idea come to fruition.
Starting your own business comes with risks, but when you succeed as an entrepreneur, the risks are outweighed by the rewards of being in the driver’s seat of your own destiny and pouring your heart and soul into what you love.
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: One Year
Credits: 16
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or campus by taking general education courses.
What You'll Learn
Mid-State’s Entrepreneur program prepares students to provide the vision for their created business as well as lead staff management, financial planning, marketing strategies, HR functions, and the development of policies and procedures. Graduates will also be equipped to integrate their knowledge and skills within existing organizations.
Through a wide variety of activities, students will explore vital components of entrepreneurial practices such as business plan development, financial principles, staffing needs and support, modern marketing strategies, and effective communication skills—all to successfully start and sustain their own business.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Develop a business canvas and/or plan.
- Outline business operational plan.
- Develop a business marketing plan.
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: $2,589.52
- Books: $393.72
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $2,983.24
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is eligible for prorated Financial Aid based on length of program and/or number of credits. Aid may not be enough to cover all program costs.
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 | |
| 10101140 | Accounting 1 | 3 | |
| 10104102 | Marketing Principles | 3 | |
| 10102232 | Entrepreneurial Foundations | 1 | |
| 10102104 | Business Law | 3 | |
| 10106106 | Quality Customer Service | 3 | |
| Term Total | 16 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 16 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
- Business Owner
- Entrepreneur
- Founder/CEO
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
