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Mississippi State University

Your leadership
career starts here.

Mississippi State University. Fully online leadership degrees built around the career you already have.

CPCS offers fully online undergraduate and graduate programs in organizational leadership, plus a graduate certificate built with Echelon Front. Credit for what you've already earned. No campus required.

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COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES

Who we're for

You've already done
the hard part.
We help you make it count.

Most CPCS students come in with real experience — an associate degree, years in the workforce, military service, or all three. Traditional universities weren't built for them. Most online programs treat them like they're starting from scratch. CPCS doesn't.

Our programs are designed around the professional you already are. You can transfer up to 60 credit hours — including technical credits most four-year programs won't touch. Military training and work experience count. Every program is fully online, in 8-week terms, so you can keep working while you finish.

CPCS is building a dedicated home for applied leadership education at Mississippi State. We're not a detour from your career. We're the next step in it.

60

Credit hours you can transfer in — including up to 45 technical credits

8

Week terms, offered year-round, built around a full-time schedule

29+

Community college and industry partners across the region

FEATURED PROGRAMS

Featured Programs

Three programs. One leadership pathway.

Graduate Certificate

Applied Leadership Certificate

Four courses. Built with Echelon Front on the Extreme Ownership framework. Take it standalone or fold it into the MASOL at no extra cost.

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Bachelor's Degree

BAS in Organizational Leadership

Built for AAS graduates and working adults. Transfer up to 60 credits including technical hours. Fully online, 8-week terms.

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Master's Degree

Master of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership

30 credits, four concentrations, built for professionals stepping into senior roles. Military, Non-Profit, Public Management, Sports.

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Differentiators

Why CPCS

Traditional programs weren't built for you. Ours was.

Here's what that actually means in practice.

01

Your AAS counts here.

Transfer up to 60 credit hours — including up to 45 technical credits most four-year programs won't accept. Military and professional experience may qualify too.

02

Built around a full-time job.

Fully online, 8-week terms, offered year-round. No campus visits. Most students take one to two courses per semester alongside full-time work.

03

Each credential builds on the last.

ALC courses count toward the MASOL. BAS credits can apply toward a master's. The pathway from certificate to graduate degree is intentional.

04

In-state rates. Nationwide.

Online students pay Mississippi in-state tuition wherever they live — $477/credit hour for undergrad, $627.50 for graduate. No campus fees added on top.

Testimonial - CPCS Graduate

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This program aligns perfectly with how I like to learn. If you are considering the BAS program at Mississippi State, take that leap of faith. Your future is always worth it.

Molly Chunn

BAS in Organizational Leadership
Mississippi State University

Awards

Recognition

Named among the best — for the students who need it most.

These awards recognize specific commitments to specific student populations, not general prestige.

FirstGenForward Network Champion

Awarded for programs that support first-generation college students through completion.

Military Friendly Gold — Top 10

Ranked top 10 nationally for military students, veterans, and military spouses. 2025–2026.

Forbes — America's Top Colleges 2026

Recognized for graduation rates and alumni salary outcomes. On the list for producing results.

Take the Next Step

Take the next step

The degree you've
been putting off.
Start it today.

Most CPCS students finish in four to five semesters while working full time. The hardest part is starting.

Application takes less than a day

Free transcript review before you commit

In-state tuition for all online students

Fall, Spring, and Summer entry terms

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