Else School of Management
Graduate Certificates
Advance your career, build in-demand skills and expand your professional opportunities with a graduate certificate from the Else School of Management at Millsaps College. Designed with working professionals in mind, these flexible programs provide focused graduate-level study in Data Analytics, Marketing and Nonprofit and Public Sector Leadership. Each certificate can be completed in approximately one year, delivers practical skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace and offers a direct pathway into the Millsaps MBA program. Whether you are seeking advancement in your current role, preparing for a leadership position, changing careers or strengthening your professional credentials, Millsaps offers a graduate certificate designed to help you achieve your goals.
Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
Turn Data Into Better Decisions
Organizations across every industry rely on data to guide strategy, improve operations and identify opportunities for growth. The Data Analytics Graduate Certificate provides a strong foundation in data management, statistical analysis, data visualization and business intelligence. Designed for working professionals and recent graduates, the program emphasizes practical application rather than purely technical theory, helping students develop the analytical skills employers value most. Students learn how to collect, manage, analyze and communicate data in ways that support effective decision-making.
Program Structure
The certificate consists of four graduate courses totaling 12 credit hours. Courses are delivered online in an asynchronous format, providing maximum flexibility for working professionals. Most courses are completed in seven-week terms, allowing students to earn the certificate in as little as two semesters.
Included Courses
- QMGT 675: Computational Statistics
- QMGT 676: Data Visualization
- QMGT 677: Collecting and Analyzing Data
- QMGT 679: Analytics
Tuition and Pricing
- 12 graduate credit hours
- Four courses
- Cost: $750 per credit hour
- Scholarships are available
MBA Pathway
All 12 credit hours earned through the Data Analytics Graduate Certificate may be applied toward the Millsaps MBA or MBAA program, allowing students to build graduate credentials now while creating a pathway toward a future master’s degree.
Contact Graduate Admissions
For more information about the Data Analytics Graduate Certificate, contact the Graduate Admissions team at [email protected].
Applied Marketing and Brand Strategy Graduate Certificate
Build the Skills to Grow Brands and Organizations
Gain practical, data-informed marketing expertise in four courses. Learn to plan, execute, and measure social/digital campaigns, manage brand reputation, and communicate ROI to stakeholders—culminating in a live client project. Designed for working professionals, with 9 MBA-applicable hours.
Program Structure
The certificate consists of four graduate courses totaling 12 credit hours and is designed to be completed over one academic year. Courses are offered in the evenings during the fall and spring semesters and online during the summer, providing flexibility for working professionals.
Included Courses
- MRKT 521 Survey of Marketing
- MRKT 628 Managing Social Media for Business Impact
- MRKT 626 Marketing Research
- MRKT 624 Advanced Brand Management
Tuition and Pricing
- 12 graduate credit hours
- Four courses
- Cost: $750 per credit hour
- Scholarships are available
MBA Pathway
The certificate serves as both a stand-alone credential and a pathway into the Millsaps MBA or MBAA program. Coursework completed through the certificate helps students accelerate progress toward the MBA or MBAA while gaining immediately applicable marketing expertise.
Contact Graduate Admissions
For more information about the Marketing Graduate Certificate, contact the Graduate Admissions team at [email protected].
Nonprofit and Public Sector Leadership Graduate Certificate
Lead With Purpose and Impact
The Nonprofit and Public Sector Leadership Graduate Certificate is designed for professionals who serve mission-driven organizations, government agencies, community organizations and social enterprises. The program blends leadership development, nonprofit management, financial acumen and data-informed decision-making to prepare students for greater responsibility and leadership opportunities within organizations that make a difference. Students gain practical skills that can be applied immediately to budgeting, operations, stakeholder management, strategic planning and organizational leadership.
Program Structure
The certificate consists of four graduate courses totaling 12 credit hours and can be completed over one academic year. Courses are offered in the evenings during the fall and spring semesters and online during the summer, providing flexibility for working professionals.
Included Courses
- Mgmt 638 Seminar in Leadership
- Mgmt 632 Management of Non Profit Organizations
- Acct 580 Survey of Accounting
- Qmgt 635 Applied Data Analytics
Tuition and Pricing
- 12 graduate credit hours
- Four courses
- Cost: $750 per credit hour
- Scholarships are available
MBA Pathway
Students earn graduate credits that apply toward the Millsaps MBA or MBAA program, making the certificate an excellent opportunity to gain specialized leadership skills while exploring a future graduate business degree. Completion of the certificate also satisfies the accounting prerequisite for the MBA program.
Contact Graduate Admissions
For more information about the Nonprofit and Public Sector Leadership Graduate Certificate, contact the Graduate Admissions team at [email protected].
Ready to take the next step?
Contact Graduate Admissions at [email protected] to learn more about admissions requirements, scholarship opportunities, start dates and how a graduate certificate can help you advance your career.
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