September 15, 2013
Bulldog Bound Perspectives - Jamie Beckham
Jamie Beckham
Meet Jamie Beckham, a transfer student from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Perkinston, MS. Jamie chose to pursue a degree in Industrial Engineering at MSU. He believes that MSU has the best engineering school in Mississippi and a well renowned co-op program that will prepare him for his future in engineering.
"I have always been interested in studying systems and making them more efficient. Industrial Engineering is a broad field and I feel like there will be many job opportunities. I wanted to stay in Mississippi. I love the atmosphere found at MSU. My degree program is very welcoming. There is a back to school ISE Bash every August, on the Drill Field in front of McCain (the Industrial Engineering Building). Everyone in my program is invited to come hang out, eat, and meet students and staff, or see students they have not seen all summer. My first semester here, I went to the cookout and met some life long friends. Time flies by and college is a great chapter in most people's lives, so make the best of it. Don't do tomorrow, what you can do today."
- Jamie Beckham, Wiggins, MS
Academic Major Insight - Industrial Engineering
McCain Building
Interested in a professional engineering career focused on the "big picture" challenges faced by manufacturing and service enterprises? Industrial and systems engineering (ISE) focuses on designing and improving systems to make products or provide services. Students in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering learn and research how to design, improve, and control systems of people, materials, information, equipment, energy, and capital to increase quality, safety, and profitability.
The department is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and offers master's and doctoral degrees to prepare you for advanced industrial and systems engineering practice, research, and teaching. Industrial and systems engineers provide innovative solutions to the complex problems faced by virtually all enterprises operating in today's global economy.
Transfer Student Association
Involvement & Organization Fair
The Transfer Student Association (TSA) is a student group open to all MSU transfer students. TSA's goal is to make transfer students feel welcomed, at home, and to help you find ways to get involved at Mississippi State.
TSA provides resources, social connectedness, academic growth and opportunities to develop leadership among the transfer students of MSU through meetings, events, and informational resources.The TSA hosts various events throughout the fall and spring semesters on campus. Check out their calendar on the Difference of One Website.
For more information on the transfer student affairs programs and events, follow @MSU_Transfer on Twitter, visit the Transfer Student Association Facebook page: MSU Transfer Student Association and check out the TSA website.
How to get tagged:
Community College Freshmen - If you're bound for Mississippi State, go ahead and Get Tagged! There are 2 ways to become part of our Transfer Admissions Guarantee (TAG) program.
If you were admitted to MSU as a freshman for Fall 2013 but decided to attend a community college first, just go back to apply.msstate.edu, log back in to your application and click the "TAG ME" button. Please tell us where you're attending community college and update your contact information as needed.
If you're in your first year of Community College but did NOT apply for admission to State as a freshman, you can still Get Tagged, too. Go to apply.msstate.edu and follow the directions to apply to the TAG program.
If you're a community college sophomore or a student planning to transfer from another 4-year institution, then the TAG program will not be the best fit for you. The traditional application for admission for Fall 2014 will be your best route.
Questions about Getting Tagged? Email us at TAG@msstate.edu.
