Else Outcomes & Student Achievements

Through experiential learning, professional development, and individualized attention, the Else School of Management transforms undergraduate, graduate and executive education students into leaders who positively impact our communities.   

Values

Guided by our shared values, we place students at the heart of all that we do, equipping them with the support, experiences, and ethical foundation they need to lead with impact.

  • Adaptability – We value adaptability as the ability to embrace change and the resilience to navigate uncertainty, empowering students to grow through continuous learning.
  • Collaboration – We value collaboration as essential for effective problem-solving, bringing diverse opinions and ideas together to create stronger, more impactful solutions.
  • Community We value our role within the broader community, fostering connections and positive impact beyond the classroom to inspire students to engage with and contribute to society meaningfully.
  • Experiential Learning – We value experiential learning as the bridge between theory and practice, equipping students with hands-on skills to confidently tackle real-world challenges.
  • Innovation – We value innovation as a catalyst for growth, encouraging new ideas and forward-thinking approaches to prepare students for a dynamic world.
  • Integrity – We value integrity as the foundation of principled leadership, fostering a community built on trust and accountability.

Companies Who Employ Our Graduates

  • Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
  • HORNE
  • Methodist Rehabilitation Center
  • Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
  • Atmos Energy
  • KPMG
  • Carr, Riggs & Ingram
  • Hancock Whitney
  • FORVIS
  • Ernst & Young (EY)
  • Cooperative Energy
  • Resolute Wealth Strategies
  • BBG Real Estate Services
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
  • Trustmark Bank
  • Harper, Rains, Knight & Company
  • Walmart
  • Entergy
  • Innovate Mississippi
  • Ten One Strategies
  • Ross & Yerger
  • Hope Enterprises
  • Hershey
  • Nucor Skyline
  • C Spire
  • Cadence Bank

Graduate Schools our ELSE Graduates Attend

  • Columbia Business School
  • UMMC Medical School
  • UM School of Law
  • University of Texas
  • University of Alabama
  • University of Arkansas
  • Mississippi College School of Law
  • University of Alabama – Birmingham

Our Graduates Specialize In

Management Consulting

Executive Coaching

Financial Services

Data Analytics

Nonprofit Management

Marketing Research

Human Resources

Advertising

Supply Chain Management

Economic Development

Commercial Real Estate

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Healthcare Administration

Legal Services

Government Relations

Accounting

Entrepreneurship

A sampling of cities where our graduates are employed.

  • Asheville, NC
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Austin, TX
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Bentonville, AR
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Chicago, IL
  • Dallas, TX
  • Houston, TX
  • Memphis, TN
  • Nashville, TN
  • New Orleans, LA
  • New York, NY
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Washington, D.C.