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COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES
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New Offerings
Applied
Leadership Certificate
Advance your leadership journey with the College of Professional and Continuing Studies' Applied Leadership graduate certificate at Mississippi State University. This comprehensive four-course program, developed in partnership with Echelon Front, provides practical training to strengthen your leadership skills. Whether you’re enhancing your graduate degree or preparing for new challenges, this certificate equips you to lead with confidence and drive meaningful results in your career.
BAS
in Organizational Leadership
This new BAS major in Organizational Leadership is designed for professionals ready to advance into leadership roles across industries. Through applied coursework and real-world scenarios offered in a fully online format in 8-week terms, you'll strengthen your decision-making, communication, and change management abilities—preparing you to lead teams, improve processes, and create lasting impact. Bring your experience. Finish your degree. Shape what’s next.
The Kosir Code
Continuing Education Course
Step into the world of digital influence with The Kosir Code, open to anyone ready to master the art of content creation and branding. Led by Nick Kosir—the Dancing Weatherman—this course reveals the secrets of viral content and personal branding, helping you stand out in the digital space. Through engaging modules, you’ll learn to create impactful content, build your brand, and use analytics to refine your strategy. Lace up those dancing shoes and start your journey to online stardom!
Student Testimonial One
This program aligns perfectly with how I like to learn. And it will help me become a leader in my career as a teacher. If you are considering the BAS program at Mississippi State, take that leap of faith . Remember... Your future is always worth it!
Awards
Current Awards
FirstGenForward Network Champion
Mississippi State was honored with the FirstGen Forward Network Champion Award, recognizing its outstanding commitment to advancing success for first-generation college students through innovative programs, inclusive practices, and institutional leadership.
Military Friendly Gold School
Mississippi State earned the 2025–2026 Gold Military Friendly® School Award from Viqtory, distinguishing it as a Top 10 institution nationally and a designated Military Spouse Friendly School, a reflection of the university’s deep and ongoing commitment to supporting the educational and career success of military service members, veterans, and their families.
Abound - 2024 Best Colleges for Adults
Mississippi State University received Abound’s College of Distinction 2024–2025 Award, recognizing the institution as one of the nation’s best colleges for adult learners, and highlighting its commitment to flexible pathways, career-focused education, and meaningful support for working professionals returning to college.
Dean Testimonial
With a college focused on the educational needs of working adults and workforce readiness, we can be agile and innovative in the design of specific applied credit and non-credit programs in the highest demand. This also opens the door for additional community and industry partnerships, expanded grant and contract opportunities, and so much more.
Dean, College of Professional and Continuing Studies
