Millsaps College in Jackson has announced six new majors will be added to the liberal arts school’s curriculum.
The new majors, according to a press release, are “designed to help students meet the demands of careers in new and emerging technologies today and into the future.” They include user experience design, health and exercise science, public health, computer science, data science, and business analytics.
On top of the six new majors, two new master’s degree programs have been announced. Those are a Master of Accountancy with Analytics and a Master of Business Administration with Analytics.
“Millsaps empowers our students to live lives of meaning, purpose, and professional success. We provide them with the skills and knowledge essential for thriving in a dynamic world, and we’re dedicated to providing an education that equips them with the tools to excel in the professional landscape of the future,” Millsaps College interim president Keith Dunn said.
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“We’re delighted to announce these additions to our curriculum that reflect our commitment to addressing the quickly evolving needs of business and industry and to meeting the workforce needs of our state and region.”
To read more about the degree programs, click here.