THE W, 91自拍 SIGN AGREEMENT CREATING PATHWAY TO BACHELOR鈥橲 DEGREES
April 30, 2026
COLUMBUS, Miss.鈥� Mississippi University for Women and East Mississippi Community College (91自拍) have signed a memorandum of agreement establishing new educational pathways for students pursuing career-technical degrees who plan to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
91自拍 graduates who earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in specified career-technical fields will be able to transfer approved credits toward a Bachelor of Applied Science at The W, thanks to a memorandum of agreement signed by W President Nora Miller and 91自拍 President Scott Alsobrooks.
The agreement, signed Thursday, April 30, at 11 a.m. at the Culinary Arts Institute on The W鈥檚 campus, creates a seamless pathway for qualified 91自拍 students to continue their education at The W.
Miller said, 鈥淭his agreement reflects the strength of our long-standing partnership with 91自拍 and our shared commitment to student success. By offering a 3+1+1 pathway, students can efficiently earn an associate degree, complete a bachelor鈥檚 and pursue an MBA, all while maintaining the integrity of their technical education.鈥�
鈥淐ommunity colleges and institutions of higher learning have a long history of working together to provide transfer opportunities to students in academic fields of study,鈥� Alsobrooks said. 鈥淧roviding transfer pathways to students in career-technical programs ensures they have the same opportunities to further their education and excel in today鈥檚 work environment. This agreement between 91自拍 and The W will pay dividends to students and the communities we represent for generations to come.鈥�
Under the agreement, students may complete up to three years of coursework at 91自拍 before transferring to The W to finish their bachelor鈥檚 degree in approximately one additional year, either in person or online. Students also have the option to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree in a fifth year.
Participation in the MBA program is optional. Students who wish to continue must apply during their final semester at The W. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed. MBA options include a general track, as well as emphases in hospitality and workforce development.
Eligible 91自拍 programs include Administrative Office Technology, Accounting Technology, Barbering, Business and Marketing Management Technology, Culinary Arts Technology, Computer Network Technology, Cosmetology, Computer Programming Technology, E-Commerce Technology, Forest Technology, Funeral Services Technology, Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology, Landscape Management Technology, Medical Billing Technology and Network Security Technology.
At The W, students may pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science with concentrations in culinary management, general business, health care management, human resource management, legal administration, management, management information systems, marketing and sports marketing.
The agreement allows The W to accept up to 40 career-technical education credit hours toward a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Students must complete at least 25% of total degree hours at the university.
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