Academics
A cozy place to get an MBA, Else School of Management at Millsaps College maintains a friendly 鈥渟mall-college feel鈥 alongside a 鈥渟trong reputation for academic excellence鈥 throughout the South. With its pleasant, liberal arts atmosphere, 鈥測ou feel welcome no matter where you are on campus, and the size gives you a warmth you wouldn鈥檛 expect鈥 from a top-rated business program. The intimate environment really distinguishes the Else School experience, in which 鈥渇aculty and staff always take a personal interest in helping students reach their goals.鈥 Thanks to the low MBA enrollment, students can also count on having 鈥渟maller class sizes鈥 throughout the graduate business program, giving them a chance to interact closely with their professors, as well as their classmates. From economics to marketing, 鈥渢he atmosphere of class is always full of discussion and open-minded conversation.鈥漈he only Millsaps department to confer graduate-level degrees, Else offers a Masters in accounting, as well as a full-time MBA program for traditional students and an Executive MBA for mid-career managers. The full-time MBA is comprised of foundation, core, and elective courses; foundation courses may be waived for students with an undergraduate degree in business. Depending on their previous preparation, students entering the program post-college can finish the MBA in anywhere between one to three years, though 鈥渢here is a fast track鈥 for current Millsaps undergraduates, which allows them to obtain an MBA with just one additional year of study. For EMBA students, it can be a challenge to balance work, family life, and academics. Fortunately, busy part-timers feel supported by the school鈥檚 faculty, and say the 鈥渁dministration is very personal and helpful鈥 in response to student concerns.
Boasting both real-world know-how and a genuine dedication to teaching, Else School professors are 鈥渋nsightful, experienced, and entertaining.鈥 Throughout the program, professors 鈥渄o all they can to make the classroom experience worthwhile,鈥 and the academic experience is 鈥渆ngaging and very interactive.鈥 Most importantly, students feel their education has immediate real-world applicability. The professors are 鈥渆xperts in their fields 鈥渁nd鈥 stay on top of current events and trends. Academically, 鈥渃ourses are tough, but you will definitely learn through rigorous application of theory.鈥 Plus, 鈥渋nstructors that take time to make sure the students understand the material,鈥 and they are very 鈥渁pproachable鈥 outside of class. Not only do they maintain office hours, professors 鈥渆nthusiastically give their time to support students, even after the semester is over.鈥