Majors & Programs
Majors and Programs
You've already put in the work. Now finish your degree — on your terms, at Mississippi State.
Majors
Organizational Leadership, BAS
Ready to move from doing the work to leading the team? This fully online degree builds leadership, communication, and strategy skills — and up to 9 credit hours stack directly toward the Master of Applied Science.
Applied Leadership
Already in a leadership role — or about to step into one? This four-course graduate certificate develops the strategic, communication, and decision-making skills that translate directly into how you lead. Pairs with a graduate degree or stands on its own.
Masters in Organizational Leadership
You're already doing the work. This 30-credit online master's adds the credential and the framework. Four concentrations: Military, Non-Profit, Public Management, and Sports. Most students finish in one to two years.
Professional Studies, BAS
You already have the technical training. The Professional Studies major lets you build on it — pick two emphasis areas from across MSU's colleges, transfer up to 60 credit hours, and finish your bachelor's without starting over.
Business Office Technology, BAS
If you have an AAS in a business or technology field, this degree is built around what you already know. Finish your bachelor's online or in Starkville and qualify for management roles in office, IT, and administration.
Bachelor of University Studies
You're closer than you think. If you have 90 or more credit hours and no bachelor's degree yet, the BUS is designed to get you across the finish line — using the credits you already have, on a plan built around your schedule and goals.
Public Management, BAS
If you're in fire, law enforcement, or emergency services and your next promotion requires a bachelor's degree, this program was built for you. Transfer your AAS credits and finish a degree focused on the leadership and management skills your field requires.
EngageVR Creator Graduate Certificate
Want to build and deliver experiences in virtual reality? This two-course graduate certificate teaches VR design, development, and ethical deployment — and fits into existing graduate programs as an elective stack for students with room in their plan.
Advance Your Career with Professional Learning Options
Not everyone needs a full degree to achieve their goals. If you're looking for flexible, industry-recognized learning opportunities that are affordable and time-efficient, our non-credit courses at the Center for Continuing Education might be the perfect fit. Designed with working professionals in mind, these programs help you build valuable skills that employers value without committing to a traditional degree program. Explore a wide variety of courses tailored to your professional growth.