Meeting and Event Planner

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.

About the Program

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.

What You’ll Learn

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.

Transfer Opportunities

Your academic journey can continue at a four-year college or university. Earn your associate degree at Moraine Park and then apply those credits toward a bachelor’s degree. Starting at MPTC makes completing a bachelor’s degree affordableaccessible and convenient. You can go anywhere as MPTC has transfer agreements with colleges and universities both in Wisconsin and throughout the country.

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.
 

Admission Process

Standard Admissions steps details

Credit for Prior Learning

Transform the skills and abilities developed through previous experience into college credit through MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning process. 

  • Transfer credit from other colleges/universities
  • Earn college credit for your military training and experience
  • Earn college credit via Advance Placement, CLEP, DANTES/DSST or MPTC Challenge Exams
  • Earn college credit from previous/current work and life experiences

Visit MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning page for more information.

Approximate Costs

Fees shown are 2023-2024 fees; 2024-2025 fees will be available as soon as they are approved.

Tuition

Occupational

  • $146.20 per credit (resident)
  • $219.30 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Associate of Arts/Associate of Science

  • $188.90 per credit (resident)
  • $283.35 per credit (out-of-state resident)

Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.

Student Fees

  • $4.50 minimum per course Material Fee
  • $12.50 per-credit Supplemental Fee for Undergraduate courses
  • $10 minimum per credit Online Course Fee (Fee suspended for 2023-2024)
  • $4.50 per term mandatory Student Accident Insurance Fee

Please refer to Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.

Financial Aid

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.

While attending Moraine Park during the 2024-25 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,462 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $3,008 (if living with parents, $9,147 if living on your own), books and supplies of $1,465, personal expenses of $3,608, and transportation of $4,017 for a total of $17,002. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.

Course Requirements

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
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
 Credits18
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
 Credits15
 Total Credits33

Program Outcomes

  • Communicate accurate event details.
  • Utilize technology for meetings and events.
  • Coordinate meetings and events.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and effective workplace relationships.
 

Pathways 

Earn technical diplomas and an associate degree along this pathway. Start with some courses for entry-level employment, and continue with additional courses for higher wages and job advancement.

Career Opportunities

  • Activity and Events Coordinator
  • On Site Coordinator
  • Special Events Coordinator
  • Catering Coordinator
  • Conference Coordinator
  • Conference Planner
  • Events Manager

Statewide Median Salary for Recent Graduates

$33,716