🚨 Heads up! Drop-In Services will be unavailable September 8-9 and September 14-18 as our staff assists with Career Expo events and preparations. Be sure to schedule an appointment if you need career support during these dates!

Data Science and Information Technology

Interested in a career in Data Science and Information Technology?

Explore career opportunities that combine critical thinking, technology, and data to better understand people, systems, and the world around us. Learn how your major can prepare you to solve complex problems across industries.

The Mississippi State University majors below provide a gateway to careers that align with your interests, build on your strengths, and prepare you for success across a variety of industries and professions.

MSU Majors in this Pathway


Student organizations provide opportunities to develop leadership skills, gain hands-on experience, build professional connections, and explore career interests while preparing for success in agriculture, life sciences, natural resources, and forestry careers. Explore a student org today!


Connections is Mississippi State University’s career management platform that helps students explore internships, jobs, career events, and Career Center resources. Through Connections, students can schedule appointments, search opportunities, register for events, and access tools to support their career development and professional success, log in today with your MSU NetID and Password!


The Bulldog Mentor Program connects students with experienced alumni and professionals who provide guidance, career insights, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re exploring career options, preparing for internships or full-time employment, or looking to expand your professional network, a mentor can help you build confidence and navigate your career journey.

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Data Scientist vs. Machine Learning Engineer: Key Differences and Career Insights

Below, we explore the key differences between data science and machine learning engineer roles.

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Career Resources

Explore our collection of sample resumes tailored for a variety of student experiences, topics, and majors.

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Visio 2016 Essential Training

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Word 2016 Essential Training

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Microsoft Project 2016 Essential Training

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Office 365: Access Essential Training

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Learn how to build databases to store and retrieve your data more efficiently in the Office 365 version of Access.…

Excel 2016 Essential Training

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SharePoint 2013: Installing and Configuring a Test Environment

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Learning Everyday Math

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Excel Tips Weekly

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Going Paperless: Start to Finish

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Writing a Business Report

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Learn how to write a well-constructed business report. In this course, author and senior Kelley School of Business lecturer Judy…

Visual Thinking Strategies

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What if teachers taught with questions rather than lectures? What if students were asked to reflect instead of regurgitate? Visual…

Microsoft Project 2013 Essential Training

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Follow along with author Bonnie Biafore as she shows you how to better manage your project’s deadlines, tasks, and resources…

Word 2013 Essential Training

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Start building better documents with Microsoft Word. In this course, author David Rivers teaches you the basics of creating, editing,…

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Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

*Drop-in services are available only during the Fall and Spring semesters when classes are in session.