Management
Management
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Concentrations Offered
International Business
Certificates / Endorsements
SHRM Certified Professional
Top 5 Reasons to Study
Core
Skills
- Talent acquisition and hiring
- Client relationship management
- Succession planning
Sample
Jobs
- Corporate Strategist Analyst
- HR Business Partner
- Management Consultant
Successful Career Outcomes
Top
Employment
Industries
- Caterpillar, Inc
- The Walt Disney Company
- Magnolia Foundation Repair
Brag
Points
- As a student enrolled in a SHRM HR aligned program, you're provided with the opportunity to earn your SHRM-CP credential prior to graduating, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market.
Experiential Learning Opportunities
As a Management student, you'll gain hands-on experience through experiential learning embedded in coursework, internships, and global programs. Courses incorporate activities such as resume building, AI-generated mock interviews, employee handbook creation, leadership interviews, family business case analysis, and strategic consulting simulations. You can also pursue internships with organizations such as PACCAR Engine Company, the Louisiana Department of Health, Consolidated Electrical Distributors, and the Mississippi State University Athletic Department. Global opportunities are available through the Global Game Changers Program, where you can travel to destinations such as France and Italy to explore international business practices.
Spotlight
Students in the management and entrepreneurship programs have the opportunity to compete in the Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC), an international competition where teams apply classroom knowledge to solve complex challenges facing family-owned businesses. The competition focuses on strategy, innovation, and real-world problem solving within family enterprises. In the most recent competition, one of our students was recognized with the Best Presenter Award, highlighting the strength of our students’ analytical and communication skills on a global stage.
Management
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Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
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Alumni
Success
Donae Gooden, a 2012 management graduate of Mississippi State University’s College of Business, is making a strong impact in human resources and leadership development as Human Resource Manager at The J.M. Smucker Company. Passionate about growing leaders and building inclusive workplaces, Gooden also mentors early-career professionals and remains closely connected to her community through volunteerism and local engagement. Her achievements have earned recognition including the Greater Memphis Chamber Next Gen Award, a nomination for SHRM-Memphis HR Professional of the Year, and top honors in Vista Data’s AI and Data Analytics Micro-Credentialing Program. In recognition of her professional success and community impact, she was also selected as a Mississippi State University Reveille 25 honoree, celebrating young alumni who are making meaningful contributions in their careers and communities.
Student
Testimonial
A management degree is the ideal foundation for aspiring leaders and innovators. It equips students with the strategic thinking, interpersonal skills, and adaptability essential in today's dynamic marketplace. With a diverse range of career opportunities from human resources to entrepreneurship, a management degree empowered me to become versatile and adaptable!