The School of Business, Law, Hospitality, and Culinary prepares students to succeed in local, state, national, and international economies as employees or entrepreneurs through a strong foundation in essential industry practices and processes and by providing networking and professionalization opportunities. The School strives to deepen and advance a student’s understanding of business and hospitality management, legal studies, cosmetology, gaming, and culinary arts by emphasizing hands-on, experiential learning.

Academic Programs

The Academic Programs for Business are designed to meet the educational needs of students who are seeking to transfer to a university to complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree. Students will take courses meeting their general core requirements and business electives fulfilling pre-requisite requirements at their chosen institution. The Academic Programs in Business leads to an Associate of Arts degree at MGCCC.

MGCCC participates in the Articulation Agreement between Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning and Mississippi State Board for Community and Junior Colleges. This agreement has been adopted to help students understand which courses at MGCCC will transfer for credit toward a bachelor’s degree at public Universities throughout Mississippi.

Make sure that the classes you take will transfer to the four-year college or university of your choice by using the Mississippi Articulation Transfer Tool (MATT). The tool can take you step-by-step through the process, or you can browse the courses of each institution.

Potential students should contact Enrollment Services to obtain additional information about academic programs.

Career-Technical Programs

Career and Technical Education Programs are designed to meet the educational needs of students who are seeking preparation for immediate employment or advancement within career fields. The schools for all CTE programs are structured as stackable credentials –certificate (30 hours), diploma (45 hours), degree (60 hours). Technical and Career programs lead to the Associate of Applied Science degree.