Program Overview

University Program Information

Career Center Overview

The Career Center provides various services to support students, alumni, and employers. These services include appointment and drop-in hours, Big Interview, Bulldog Mentor Program, Mississippi State Career Closet, and more.

Career Outcomes

The Career Center tracks and reports college-specific career outcomes, providing an interactive career outcomes dashboard. Students and alumni can also report their post-grad plans.

Co-op Program Office

The Co-op Program Office is located at 335 McCain Hall, Mississippi State Campus. The office provides co-op program options, employer guides, and summer internship support.

Career Service Hours

The Career Center is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with drop-in hours from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Available Courses

• Hiring and Managing UX Professionals
  • Instructor: Cory Lebson
  • Description: Learn about hiring, contracting, and retaining UX professionals, including determining UX skills needed and finding the right fit.
• Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile for Opportunities and Growth
  • Instructor: Kim Kaupe
  • Description: Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile for opportunities and growth.
• Decision-Making Strategies
  • Instructor: Mike Figliuolo
  • Description: Learn the art and science of business decision-making.
• High-Velocity Decision-Making for Senior Leaders and Executives
  • Instructor: Ethan Evans
  • Description: Learn how to make tough decisions at speed as a senior leader or executive.
• Humor in the Workplace
  • Instructor: Izzy Gesell
  • Description: Learn how humor can change lives and relationships in the workplace.
• Strategic Planning Foundations
  • Instructor: Mike Figliuolo
  • Description: Learn how to implement a strategic planning process.
• Crisis Communication
  • Instructor: Laura Bergells
  • Description: Learn how to communicate internally and externally in the event of a crisis.
• Developing Executive Presence
  • Instructor: John Ullmen
  • Description: Learn how to project self-confidence, clarity, and credibility.
• Learning Graphic Design: Cropping Photographs
  • Instructor: John McWade
  • Description: Learn how to transform images through cropping.
• Nonprofit Management Foundations
  • Instructor: Leslie Crutchfield
  • Description: Learn the fundamentals of nonprofit management and leadership.
• Finance Essentials for Small Business
  • Instructor: Kay Stice
  • Description: Learn finance essentials for managing a small business.
• Effective Listening
  • Instructor: Brenda Bailey Hughes
  • Description: Learn the importance of listening in personal and professional settings.
• Infographics: Planning and Wireframing
  • Instructor: Shane Snow
  • Description: Learn how to create infographics by organizing sample data and preparing wireframes.
• Managing a Customer Service Team
  • Instructor: Jeff Toister
  • Description: Learn secrets to managing customer service teams.
• Leading and Working in Teams
  • Instructor: Amy Edmondson
  • Description: Learn what it takes for teams to thrive within organizations.
• Developing a Competitive Strategy
  • Instructor: Anil Gupta
  • Description: Learn how to develop a competitive strategy.
• Building High-Performance Teams
  • Instructor: Mike Figliuolo
  • Description: Learn how to build high-performing teams.
• Developing Your Leadership Philosophy
  • Instructor: Mike Figliuolo
  • Description: Learn how to articulate your leadership philosophy.
• Influencing Others
  • Instructor: John Ullmen
  • Description: Learn how to persuade others effectively.
• Solving Business Problems
  • Instructor: Mike Figliuolo
  • Description: Learn a simple five-step process for solving business problems.
• Management Tips
  • Instructor: Todd Dewett
  • Description: Learn tips respected and motivated managers use to improve rapport and navigate tricky situations.