Your major may give you expert knowledge in a specific field, but today’s employers increasingly value professionals who can bridge disciplines and bring additional skills to the workplace.
One way to demonstrate that versatility and expand your academic experience is by pursuing a minor alongside your major. Adding a minor to your academic journey demonstrates a proactive commitment to your career development while creating learning opportunities to expand your expertise, build new connections, and explore interests beyond your major. The right minor can do more than complement your coursework. It can help you develop practical skills and specialized knowledge that enhance your value in the job market.
The College of Professional Studies at Syracuse University offers fully online minors in an accelerated format, making it easier than ever to add valuable credentials to your resume without putting your goals on hold.
1. AI in Business Applications Minor
Best for
- Business
- Marketing
- Communications
- Entrepreneurship
- Information Management students
What You’ll Learn
- Artificial intelligence fundamentals
- Business automation
- Data-driven decision-making
- Emerging workplace technologies
How It Complements Your Degree
By learning how to effectively use and evaluate AI tools, students can strengthen problem-solving, boost productivity, and gain valuable skills that align with the growing adoption of AI across today’s workplaces.
Career Advantage
Employers value professionals who understand how to leverage AI to improve efficiency, strategy and innovation.
2. Applied Digital Automation Minor
Best for
- Information Technology
- Business
- Engineering
- Project Management students
What You’ll Learn
- Process automation
- Digital workflows
- Automation tools
- Technology-driven problem solving
How It Complements Your Degree
This blend of technical and industry-specific knowledge empowers graduates to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and help organizations adapt to an increasingly technology-driven workplace.
Career Advantage
Graduates can differentiate themselves by understanding how technology streamlines business operations.
3. Cannabis Studies Minor
Best for:
- Public Health
- Policy Studies
- Business
- Environment and Sustainability
- Social Science students
What You’ll Learn
- Cannabis policy
- Industry trends
- Social and economic impacts
- Manufacturing, processing & distribution
How It Complements Your Degree
As the cannabis industry continues to grow and evolve, so does the demand for professionals who understand its legal, healthcare, and business implications. Students can gain valuable insights, preparing them to contribute to a rapidly expanding field with diverse career paths.
Career Advantage
Students gain knowledge applicable to healthcare, government, compliance, research and emerging markets.
4. Organizational Development and Leadership Minor
Best for:
- Communications
- Education
- Business
- Sport Management
- Social Science students
What You’ll Learn
- Leadership principles
- Organizational culture
- Team development
- Change management
How It Complements Your Degree
Leadership skills are valuable in virtually every industry, making them a powerful complement to any academic or professional path. Whether you’re managing teams, guiding projects, solving complex challenges, or driving organizational change, strong leadership abilities help professionals stand out and succeed.
Career Advantage
Students can develop management and collaboration skills before entering the workforce.
5. Project Management Minor
Best for:
- Engineering
- Business
- Information Technology
- Communications
- Film students
What You’ll Learn
- Project planning
- Budgeting
- Team coordination
- Risk management
How It Complements Your Degree
Project management skills empower students to turn ideas into action and goals into measurable results. By developing project management expertise, students can build a versatile skill set that helps them drive successful outcomes and make an impact in any industry.
Career Advantage
Organizations increasingly seek employees who can manage projects, timelines and stakeholders effectively.
Why Choose an Online Minor?
Small Addition, Big Career Impact
- Fully online coursework
- Flexible 8-week format
- Ability to complement nearly any Syracuse University major
- Opportunity to build specialized, career-ready skills without adding another degree program
Discover how a College of Professional Studies online minor can complement your degree!
College of Professional Studies minors are available to matriculated undergraduate students from all Syracuse University schools and colleges, provided they have the permission of their home school or college, are in good academic standing, and enter the program with sufficient time to complete the required courses, generally no later than the first semester of junior year. Declaration of minor requests are accepted on a rolling basis, and decisions are made on a space-available basis.