Cooperative Programs

Business Administration

Major Plus Program in Business Administration: The Else School of Management offers a program designed to permit students pursuing degrees other than the BBA, particularly those working toward the BA, to complete the MBA at Millsaps with only one additional year of study beyond the bachelors degree program. The Major Plus program specifies certain courses from Else School offerings which students take as general electives during their bachelors program. These courses are: Principles of Economics, Introduction to the Legal Environment of Business, Business Statistics and Computing I and II, Survey of Accounting, Introduction to Management, Operations Management with Computing, Fundamentals of Marketing, and Principles of Corporate Finance. A non BBA student who successfully completes all of the prescribed courses will be in a position to earn the MBA by completing only the upper-level courses pertinent to that degree program. This can normally be done in one additional year of study at Millsaps. For details of the Major Plus program, contact the Director of Graduate Business Admissions in the Else School of Management.

Engineering and Applied Science

This program at Millsaps offers many opportunities for the student interested in engineering, applied science, management and business administration. With this cooperative program the student can combine the advantages of a liberal education at Millsaps with the specialized programs of a major university. The Arthur C. Miller Pre-engineering Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship based on financial need and academic progress for a student expressing an interest in engineering.

3-2 BS Programs: Millsaps has agreements with four universities - Auburn, Columbia, Vanderbilt and Washington universities - by which a student may attend Millsaps for three years and then continue work at any of the schools listed above. The student then transfers a maximum of 32 semester hours back for a bachelor's degree from Millsaps and at the end of the fifth year receives another bachelor's degree from the university.

4-2 BS and MS Programs: The Columbia University Combined Plan also has 4-2 programs in which a student attends Millsaps for four years, completing degree requirements and then spends two more years at Columbia to obtain a BS or MS degree from the Columbia School of Engineering and Applied Science.

3-3 BS/MS and BS/MBA Programs: Washington University also has a combined Degree Program wherein the student spends three years at Millsaps and then spends three years at Washington University earning both the BS and MS from the School of Engineering and applied Science or both the BS from the School of Engineering and applied Science and the MBA from the Graduate School of Business Administration.

A wide variety of programs are offered by the four participating universities, including financial aid for qualified students. For detailed descriptions of programs and financial aid, the interested student is urged to consult with the pre-engineering advisor. To be admitted to the programs listed below the student must fulfill certain minimum course requirements at Millsaps. For many programs, particularly those in engineering and applied science, the mathematics requirements are strict. To keep the 3-2 or 4-2 option viable, a student should plan to take calculus at the earliest possible time at Millsaps.
For students interested in engineering, the general expectation of the cooperating engineering schools is that most, if not all, of the science, mathematics and humanities requirements for the engineering degree be taken at Millsaps. Students interested in a particular program, however, should consult the catalog of the appropriate university and the Millsaps pre-engineering advisor. Some programs have particular requirements, such as the Auburn University electrical engineering requirement of an ethics course, which students might wish to fulfill at Millsaps.

The Dual Degree Program at Auburn University includes bachelor of engineering degrees in aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, material and mechanical engineering. It is also possible to obtain a BS in agricultural engineering.

The Combined Plan Program at Columbia University offers BS and MS degrees in civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mining, nuclear, biological, chemical, metallurgical and mineral engineering. Other programs include computer science, engineering mechanics, applied mathematics (BS only), applied physics, materials science, operations research, solid state science (MS only), chemical metallurgy, applied chemistry and materials science.

Vanderbilt University offers bachelor of engineering degrees in chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering.

Washington University offers BS and MS programs in bio-medical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering. Other programs include computer science, systems science and engineering, and business administration (MBA).

Military Science

Military Science is offered on the campus of Jackson State University under the partnership agreement between Millsaps College, Jackson State University and the U.S. Army. Students enrolled at Millsaps are eligible to enroll and attend Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) classes on the campus of Jackson State University. Credits earned in ROTC will be entered onto the student's transcript but will not be counted towards Millsaps graduation requirements.

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps provides students an opportunity to earn a Presidential Commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves, or the Army National Guard, concurrent with the pursuit of an academic degree. The objectives of the program are:

• To produce the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army.
• To provide an understanding of how the U.S. Army Reserve and Army National Guard fit into the National Defense structure.
• To develop the leadership and managerial potential of students to facilitate their future performance as officers.
• To develop the students' abilities to think creatively and speak and write effectively.
• To encourage the development of mental and moral standards that are essential to military service.

The Program of instruction includes developing self-discipline, physical stamina and other qualities that are cornerstones of leadership excellence.

The ROTC Program is divided into a Basic Course of instruction (Freshman and Sophomore classes) and an Advanced Course of instruction (Junior and Senior classes). In addition to the course of instruction, students are required to attended a Leadership Laboratory.

There is no charge for enrolling in the ROTC Program; however, cadets must be admitted in to Millsaps College as full-time students before enrollment in ROTC. Books, equipment, and uniforms are provided at no cost to students. Uniforms, however, must be turned in at the end of each semester. Three-year and two-year ROTC Scholarships are available and awarded on a competitive basis.

All students complete an internship during the summer between their junior and senior years. Off-campus summer training in parachuting, helicopter operations, engineering and outdoor marksmanship are available to all ROTC students.

Description of Courses

MLSC 101. Fundamentals of Leadership and Management I. Teaches the basic structure of the United States Military with emphasis on the organization of the Army. Teaches leadership principles and traits, customs and courtesies of the services, drill and ceremonies, and introduction to map reading.

MLSC 102. Fundamentals of Leadership and Management II. Teaches leadership principles and traits, customs and courtesies of the service, drill and ceremonies, first aid, and introduction to land navigation.

MLSC 200. Fundamentals of Arithmetic Systems (ROTC) Prerequisite: ROTC cadets only. See Mathematics 200.

MLSC 201C. Advanced Applied Leadership and Management I (Compression Course). This course is designed for sophomore students who have not had previous military science classes, basic training, or high school JROTC. It teaches the basic structure of the United States Military with emphasis on the organization of the Army and explores the dynamics of effective leadership, leadership principles, traits and dimensions.

MLSC 201. Applied Leadership and Management I. A study of military tasks and skills an officer must be proficient in during his/her career. It teaches written and oral communication techniques; presentation of information briefings; prevention of heat and cold weather injuries; tactical operations; and development of leadership skills.

MLSC 202. Applied Leadership and Management II. A study of the military tasks and skills an officer must be proficient in during his/her career. Teaches land navigation; using a map compass; role of non-commission officers; conduct of drill and ceremony; first aid; written and oral communication techniques; and procedures for public speaking.

MLSC 202C. Advanced Applied Leadership and Management II (Compression Course). This course is designed for sophomore students who have not had previous military science courses, basic training, or high school JROTC. Teaches basic first-aid and small unit organization. Major focus is on mastering map reading and land navigation skills.

MLSC 223. Practical Rhetoric (ROTC) Prerequisite: ROTC cadets only. See ENG 233.

MLSC 300. Basic ROTC Camp. Prerequisites: Students must have a minimum of 2 years college remaining. ROTC Basic Camp is a six-week summer training and evaluation class conducted on an active Army base. Students learn fundamental military skills and develop the ability to lead others. Students earn approximately $761.00 while learning fundamental leadership skills with hundreds of other college students from universities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. This is a substitute course for MS 100, MS 102, MS 200, level courses. Qualifies students for MS 300 level courses.

MLSC 301. Advanced Leadership and Management I. Prerequisites: 10 hours, MS 100 and MS 200 level courses or MS 300, or MS 201-04 or MS 202-04, or prior military service (active or reserve), or 3 years JROTC. Prepares students for rigors and challenges of being an Army officer. Includes introduction to leadership principles, assertiveness training, and self-evaluation. Advanced drill and ceremony, physical fitness training, individual tactical training, and advanced map reading/orienteering. Emphasis is placed on the application of leadership dimensions, oral and written communications. Qualified students receive $1500 stipend annually. Course includes mandatory field training exercises.

MLSC 302. Advanced Leadership and Management II. Prerequisite: MLSC 301. Analysis and application of the leaders' role in directing and coordinating the efforts of individuals and small organizations in the execution of assigned missions and projects. Evaluates students' ability to lead, direct and influence others. Qualified students receive $1000 stipend annually. Course includes scheduled field training exercises and is followed by a one week mandatory training exercise at a Military installation.

MLSC 309Z. Introduction to Reading (ROTC) Prerequisite: ROTC cadets only. See RE 309.

MLSC 400. Advanced ROTC Camps. Prerequisites: MLSC 301 and MLSC 302. Advanced Camp is a six weeks summer training and evaluation class conducted on an Active Army base. Cadets must attend advanced camp during the summer upon completion of MLSC 302. Students are placed in leadership positions and evaluated on their ability to plan, direct, and execute tasks while operating in challenging and stressful environments. Students will earn approximately $800 for attendance at Advanced Camp.

MLSC 401. Seminar in Leadership and Management I. Prerequisites: MLSC 301 and MLSC 302. Students learn small organization administration, personnel management, staff procedures, and military justice. Included in these areas are problems solving, functions of the chain-of-command and officer/enlisted relationships. Emphasized throughout the course are effective oral and written communication skills. Qualified students receive $1500 stipend annually.

MLSC 402. Seminar in Leadership and Management II. Prerequisite: MLSC 401. Teaches ethics and professionalism, basic logistical procedures, personnel performance counseling techniques, conduct of staff meeting, and military justice. Students receive a review of military skills subjects, leadership training and final preparation for entering the respective Army career fields. Qualified students receive $1500 stipend annually.

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