Project Management
Why Project Management?
Project managers bring structure, clarity, and momentum to the most important work happening inside an organization. In this program, you’ll learn how to define goals, plan timelines, organize resources, and guide teams through project completion. Whether coordinating a new product release or managing a major business initiative, you’ll gain the confidence and strategies needed to keep complex work on track.
At Mid-State, you’ll build practical skills in budgeting, scheduling, communication, and leadership through hands-on project experiences. You’ll also learn how to solve problems, analyze workflow needs, and use industry tools to keep teams aligned and moving forward. Graduates enter a flexible, high-demand field where effective project managers are valued in every industry.
Program Facts
Program Outcomes
Graduates leave ready to succeed in their careers. Each year, data from Mid-State's Graduate Survey and statewide reports show consistently high satisfaction and strong starting salaries. Here's a snapshot of what success looks like after graduation.
Career Opportunities
Program Details
Take a closer look at what the program offers and what to expect.
Following is the list of courses within the program. Your course plan may vary, and you'll get a recommended sequence once you're enrolled. See the program information guide below for full course details or talk with your advisor.
Program Information Guide (PDF)
Full-Time Curriculum (33 Total Credits)
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) options are available for some courses.
Term 1: (17 Credits)
Course Number | Course Name | CPL | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
10101140 | Yes | 3 | |
10102231 | No | 1 | |
10196189 | No | 3 | |
10196190 | Yes | 3 | |
10801195 | Yes | 3 | |
10801196 | Yes | 3 | |
10890102 | Yes | 1 |
Term 2: (16-17)
Course Number | Course Name | CPL | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
10102230 | No | 1 | |
10103106 | Yes | 3 | |
10196152 | No | 3 | |
10196188 | No | 3 | |
10196192 | No | 3 | |
10804107 | Yes | 3 |
Meet our full-time 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!”
Employers will expect graduates of this program to be able to:
- 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.
Alongside your career training, you'll develop key workplace strengths. Explore the additional skills you'll build.
To succeed in this program, you'll need to meet certain technical standards. These are the key skills and abilities needed for the program and future career success—with or without reasonable accommodations. Be sure to review them carefully before you apply.
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