Program Overview

University Program Information

Career Center Overview

The Career Center provides various resources and services to support students, alumni, and employers. These services include appointment and drop-in hours, a mentor program, and a career closet.

Co-op Program Options

The Co-op Program offers students the opportunity to gain practical work experience in their field of study. The program provides a range of options, including full-time and part-time co-op positions, as well as summer internship support.

Career Outcomes

The Career Center tracks and reports career outcomes for graduates, providing insights into the job market and industry trends. The outcomes are available through an interactive dashboard and college-specific reports.

Business Management and Finance Program

The Business Management and Finance Program offers courses and resources to support students in developing their skills and knowledge in business management and finance. One of the courses available is:

Human Resources: Writing an Effective Job Description

This course, taught by Jackye Clayton, covers the essential components of an effective job description, including how to craft job titles and summaries, structure responsibilities, and showcase compensation. Students will also learn how to evaluate job descriptions for compliance with legal standards and develop inclusive and unbiased language.

Related Classes

The university offers a range of related classes, including:

• How to Make a Positive First Impression with a Hiring Manager
• Decision-Making Strategies
• High-Velocity Decision-Making for Senior Leaders and Executives
• Humor in the Workplace
• Strategic Planning Foundations
• Crisis Communication
• Developing Executive Presence
• Learning Graphic Design: Cropping Photographs
• Nonprofit Management Foundations
• Finance Essentials for Small Business
• Effective Listening
• Infographics: Planning and Wireframing
• Managing a Customer Service Team
• Leading and Working in Teams
• Developing a Competitive Strategy
• Building High-Performance Teams
• Developing Your Leadership Philosophy
• Influencing Others
• Solving Business Problems
• Management Tips

Career Service Hours

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

Office Locations

The Career Center is located at 300 Montgomery Hall, Mississippi State Campus, and the Co-op Program Office is located at 335 McCain Hall, Mississippi State Campus.