Business Management
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.
Program Locations
Adams Campus
401 North Main Street
Adams, WI 53910
Marshfield Campus
2600 West 5th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449
Stevens Point 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: 63-64
Start Dates: Fall or Spring
Start at any time or location 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.
Estimated Entire Program Cost
Cost based on the 2023/24 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $9,903.60
- Books: $3,401.30
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $13,304.90
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 | |
| 10103106 | Microsoft Office-Introduction | 3 | |
| 10809196 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809122 | Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| -or- | 10809172 | Introduction to Diversity Studies | 3 |
| 10102138 | Organizational Behavior | 3 | |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196193 | Human Resource Management | 3 | |
| 10102110 | Employment Law | 3 | |
| 10801198 | Speech | 3 | |
| -or- | 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| 10196191 | Supervision | 3 | |
| 10102131 | Entrepreneurial Management | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10196189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 | |
| 10102104 | Business Law | 3 | |
| 10102180 | International Business | 3 | |
| 10104102 | Marketing Principles | 3 | |
| 10804107 | College Mathematics | 3 | |
| -or- | 10804118 | Intermediate Algebra with Applications | 4 |
| -or- | 10804189 | Introductory Statistics | 3 |
| 10809195 | Economics | 3 | |
| Term Total | 18-19 Credits | ||
| Catalog# | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10102121 | Finance and Budgeting | 3 | |
| -or- | 10101140 | Accounting 1 | 3 |
| 10809198 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| -or- | 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| 10102160 | Business Decision Making | 3 | |
| 10196192 | Managing for Quality | 3 | |
| 10196188 | Project Management | 3 | |
| Term Total | 15 Credits | ||
| Program Total | 63-64 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
- 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.
Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning
