Want to stand out after graduation?
Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies offers five 100% online minors. These online programs add specialized skills to any education path.
In this guide, you will discover each minor, required courses, career benefits, and next steps to apply today.
Admission requirements vary for each minor program. Be sure to consult the official program pages for detailed eligibility criteria and application guidelines.
1. AI Business Applications Minor (18 Credits)
Master the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and business systems. This minor teaches you how AI is transforming productivity, efficiency, and innovation across every industry.
You’ll learn to
- Apply AI tools and techniques to real business scenarios
- Analyze how AI impacts organizational efficiency and innovation
- Design effective AI solutions that turn complex data into insights
Course overview
- AIA 210 – Foundations of Digital Automation
- AIA 216 – AI Automation Strategies
- AIA 316 – AI Semantic Data Storage and Integration
- AIA 346 – AI Applications and Solution Delivery
- AIA 426 – Applied AI in Business Systems
- AIA 430 – Generative AI in Digital Automation
Why choose this minor? AI skills are in massive demand across all sectors. Whether you’re majoring in marketing, finance, healthcare, or engineering, this minor guarantees a competitive edge in the workforce.
2. Applied Digital Automation Minor (18 Credits)
Dive deep into how digital technologies are revolutionizing traditional automation processes. This minor covers everything from predictive analytics to IIOT data management.
You’ll learn to
- Understand digital automation processes, tools, and techniques
- Apply cutting-edge technologies in industrial scenarios
- Analyze future trends shaping the automation landscape
Course overview
- AIA 210 – Foundations of Digital Automation
- AIA 328 – Predictive Analytics for Digital Automation
- AIA 330 – Applications and Dashboards in Digital Automation
- AIA 340 – Process Reengineering using Digital Automation
- AIA 427 – Sensor and IoT Data in Digital Automation
- AIA 430 – Generative AI in Digital Automation
Why choose this minor? Manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and tech companies are in immediate need of professionals who understand automation. This minor positions you for roles in operations, technology, and innovation.
3. Cannabis Studies Minor (18 Credits)
Get comprehensive knowledge of one of the fastest-growing industries in America. This interdisciplinary minor covers law, science, business, and cultivation in the cannabis industry.
You’ll learn to
- Identify differences between marijuana and hemp products
- Navigate legal and regulatory frameworks
- Learn the science behind cannabis and its health applications
- Understand cultivation, manufacturing, and business operations
Course overview
- CAN 301 – Cannabis Business Operations
- CAN 310 – Cannabis Start-ups
- CAN 315 – Cannabis Law, Policy, and Social Justice
- CAN 320 – Cannabis Science and Health
- CAN 325 – Cannabis Cultivation
- CAN 330 – Cannabis Manufacturing, Processing & Distribution
Why choose this minor? New York’s cannabis legalization is creating thousands of jobs. This minor positions you for careers in healthcare, agriculture, policy, compliance, business operations, or legal sectors within this growing industry.
4. Organizational Development and Leadership Minor (18 Credits)
Build the critical skills that every leader needs. This minor combines theory and practice in organizational leadership, change management, strategic thinking, and professional relationship building.
You’ll learn to
- Develop skills to cultivate professional relationships
- Cultivate strong conflict resolution skills in the workplace
- Apply strategic thinking for professional problem-solving and decision-making
Course Overview
- ODL 301 – Analysis and Decision Models for Leaders
- ODL 372 – Organizational Leadership
- Elective courses (12 credits)
- Choose four additional classes from available ODL offerings
Why choose this minor? Leadership skills translate to every career path. Whether you’re heading business, nonprofit work, healthcare, technology, or any other field, this minor prepares you for management and leadership roles.
5. Project Management Minor (18 Credits)
Learn to lead projects from start to finish. This interdisciplinary minor covers project organization, methodologies, controls, communications, and stakeholder management.
You’ll learn to
- Master traditional and emerging project management methods
- Launch and successfully complete projects on time and on budget
- Manage large-scale, global team-based projects
Required courses
- PPM 301 – Foundations of Project Management
- PPM 310 – Project Organization and Leadership
- PPM 315 – Project Management Methodologies
- PPM 320 – Project Controls
- PPM 325 – Project Communications and Stakeholder Management
- PPM 411 – Project Management Capstone
Why choose this minor? Project management skills are valuable across all industries. From healthcare to financial institutions, experienced project managers are always in demand.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your major is just the beginning. At Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies, these online minors allow you to stand out in the evolving job market.
Explore our programs today and take the next step in your career journey.