To learn more, visit: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/programs/meeting-and-event-planner/
Program Number: 31-106-10
Technical Diploma (1 year)
Campus: Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac, West Bend, Online
This program is eligible for financial aid
Moraine Park's Meeting and Event Planner technical diploma will help you to become skilled in planning, organizing, coordinating and executing events, both large and small.
Professional events are a reflection of an organization's brand, which is why having a skilled professional to perfect the details is essential. Are you an organized person? A strong communicator? Do you love working with people? If so, the Meeting and Event Planner program at Moraine Park may be a perfect fit for you. This technical diploma program provides students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in entry-level meeting and event planner roles.
Students will gain experience in all aspects of the event management process, including setting goals and objectives, establishing themes, planning logistics, managing budgets, promotion and post-event evaluation. Graduates are skilled in project management and prepared to take the CAPM® exam through Project Management Institute, if they choose to do so. All program course credits can directly transfer to Moraine Park's Administrative Coordinator associate degree.
Earn credits at MPTC and transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree.
Visit the Transfer to a Four-Year College page for more information on credit transfer agreements between Moraine Park and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Standard Admissions steps details
Earn college credit outside the classroom through Moraine Park’s Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) opportunities. Credit opportunities are available for:
Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.
Tuition
Occupational
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
Student Fees
Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student's completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 101-138 | Data Management, Analysis and Reporting | 3 |
| 103-159 | Computer Literacy - Microsoft Office | 1 |
| 106-101 | Customer Service Essentials | 3 |
| 106-113 | Business Publications | 3 |
| 106-135 | Business Media Management | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| 890-101 | College 101 | 2 |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 101-184 | Principles of Accounting | 3 |
| 106-111 | Business Communications | 3 |
| 106-142 | Business Meeting and Event Planning | 3 |
| 196-188 | Project Management | 3 |
| 196-189 | Team Building and Problem Solving | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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