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Education That Fits Your Life
Flexible degrees and certificates for every stage
of your career journey at Mississippi State University's
College of Professional and Continuing Studies
COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING STUDIES
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FEATURED PROGRAMS
Applied
Leadership Certificate
Four graduate courses. Real leadership skills. Fast results.
Built with Echelon Front, this graduate certificate teaches you to lead with confidence. Perfect for adding to your degree or starting your leadership journey.
BAS in
Organizational Leadership
Bring your experience. Finish your degree. Lead your future.
Designed for working professionals ready to move into management. Fully online, 8-week terms. Turn your real-world experience into college credit.
Master's in
Organizational Leadership
Master your strategy. Lead your organization. Shape your future.
Designed for seasoned leaders stepping into executive roles. Navigate complex challenges, influence at the highest levels, and create lasting organizational change.
Why Choose CPCS?
We Remove the Roadblocks
Traditional college wasn't built for real life. We were.
- Your Credits Transfer: Community college? Military training? Work experience? We count it toward your degree.
- Your Schedule Works: Online classes, 8-week terms, tons of options. Study when life allows it.
- Your Goals Matter: Programs designed with employers, not just academics. Graduate ready to advance, not just educated.
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
Recognized for supporting first-generation college students.
Mississippi State earned this award for innovative programs and practices that help first-gen students succeed—because everyone deserves a path to their degree.
Military Friendly Gold School
Top 10 nationally for military students and families.
Viqtory's 2025–2026 Gold Award recognizes our commitment to military service members, veterans, and military spouses. Your service matters. Your education should too.
Abound - 2024 Best Colleges for Adults
Named one of America's best colleges for adult learners.
Abound's 2024–2025 College of Distinction Award highlights our flexible pathways and support for working professionals. Real recognition for real results.
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
