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Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship Enters First Partnership with Syracuse University College of Professional Studies

Golisano Graduates Eligible to Earn a Syracuse Degree in Two Years

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship is partnering with Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies to offer its two-year certificate program graduates the option to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a reduced per credit rate equivalent to the total cost of a Golisano education.

The first partnership of its kind for both institutions is creating a path from a professional certificate program into transfer credits that will directly apply up to 48 credits toward a choice of four Syracuse bachelor’s programs: creative leadership, business management, knowledge management and liberal studies.

Founded and fully funded by Tom Golisano, Golisano Institute provides a tailored two-year certificate program aimed at making a premier business education accessible for all. The Institute will open this fall to welcome its first class of students.

“We are proud to partner with Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies to ensure that Golisano Institute graduates have the option to transfer credits earned here toward a Syracuse bachelor’s degree,” said Dr. Ian Mortimer, president of Golisano Institute. “Our shared mission to deliver a high-quality educational experience for tomorrow’s business leaders and entrepreneurs while providing access to learners of all walks of life makes this the ideal partnership.”

“Our partnership with the Golisano Institute reaffirms our commitment to providing access to Syracuse University for non-traditional students who want to transform their lives and their communities through education,” said Dr. Michael Frasciello, dean of the College of Professional Studies. “The content and quality of the Institute’s program aligns perfectly with the market-sensitivity and rigor of our online undergraduate degrees. The entrepreneurial and progressive missions of our institutions make this partnership immediately impactful and relevant.”

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship offers a distinctive business-focused curriculum, integrated with local, regional and national employers and accessible for individuals of all ages seeking to pursue a career in business or start a new venture. Tuition for the two-year certificate program is $8,900 per year, payable in two installments of $4,450. Need-based financial assistance is also available to eligible students. Syracuse is reducing its per credit hour rate to $450 for Golisano graduates to ensure the program is affordable and accessible for all.

The College of Professional Studies at Syracuse University supports all individuals seeking to start or finish a college degree, pursue an opportunity for professional acceleration or to simply take classes of interest taught by world-class faculty.

For more information, please visit Golisanoinstitute.org or professionalstudies.syracuse.edu.  

About Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship 

Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship offers a timely and affordable alternative path to a business education for high school graduates and young working professionals. Our two-year certificate program provides an intensive immersion in business-related coursework and an experiential learning environment. Our purpose is to efficiently turn out highly trained entrepreneurs in the greater Rochester region.

About Syracuse University College of Professional Studies

The College of Professional Studies is a global, inclusive and future-facing college, providing access to a diverse population of students and learners seeking a Syracuse University degree, credential, certificate or educational experience from anywhere in the world.

College of Professional Studies Announces Online Project Management Bachelor’s Degree and Certificate of Advanced Study

Syracuse University’s College of Professional Studies announces two new project management programs, a bachelor’s degree and a certificate of advanced study (C.A.S.), both launching in Fall 2023. 

The 120-credit undergraduate degree and the 15-credit graduate-level C.A.S. are fully online and offer students an immersive online classroom experience. Much of the coursework is designed to be completed outside of the weekly class meetings. The virtual, weekly 90-minute class meetings provide students with the time and space to engage in active discussions, receive immediate feedback, and make connections with fellow classmates and instructors.

Successful completion of either program satisfies the project management education/training requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams.

Bachelor’s Degree

The project management bachelor’s degree expands upon the suite of online undergraduate degrees at Syracuse University. The structure of the bachelor’s of professional studies degree allows online part-time learners with busy schedules to focus on professional competency and practical skills. The College of Professional Studies offers rolling admissions, offering six start sessions each year in any of the online undergraduate degrees.

Certificate of Advanced Study

The C.A.S. is a part-time graduate-level certificate. To be eligible for admission, interested students must have earned a bachelor’s degree and provide official transcripts for all college credits earned at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. No GRE or GMAT is required for admission into the Certificate of Advanced Study. Interested students can apply to start in the C.A.S. in the fall, spring or summer semesters.

Start Now Grant

Both programs are eligible for the College of Professional Studies Start Now Grant.

  • Online Bachelor’s Degree or Undergraduate Credit Certificates
    Apply and get admitted to any online bachelor of professional studies degrees or credit certificates through the College of Professional Studies in 2023 to be eligible to receive the Start Now Grant, which gives you $200 off your first 15 credits in an online undergraduate degree or certificate, an opportunity to save up to $3,000.
  • Project Management C.A.S. and Master’s Degree
    Apply and get admitted to the Project Management, C.A.S. or Project Management master’s degree program for the Fall 2023 semester to be eligible to receive the Start Now Grant, allowing you to pay only $1,000 per credit hour.

Learn more about the College of Professional Studies project management programs and all online degree and certificate options.

About the College of Professional Studies

The College of Professional Studies is a global, inclusive and future-facing college, providing access to diverse students and learners seeking a Syracuse University degree, credential, certificate, or education experience.

College of Professional Studies Faculty Member Co-Authors Project Management Textbook

Arthur Thomas, Ph.D., executive director for the Office of Professional Acceleration and Microcredentials at the College of Professional Studies, co-authored the textbook “Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Official Cert Guide Premium Edition and Practice Test” with Vijay Kanabar and Thomas Lechler.

Published by the Pearson IT Certification on May 23, the textbook is an independent study guide authorized by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

“We all have taught project management for many years, and PMI allowed us the freedom to include what we thought was needed to make this book suitable for a college class in project management, while still providing the needed information for the certification exam,” Thomas says. “This textbook gave us an opportunity to include what we always considered essential, while also functioning as a self-teaching guide for students. Due to its timing, we tailored the book to the new PMI exam that was just announced, so we’re already up to date with the focus of the new CAPM certification.”

To learn more about the project management resource, visit Barnes & Noble or InformIT.

One Engine Behind Access and Opportunity: Endowed Scholarships

Providing an onramp to higher education access by driving opportunities toward attaining a degree at Syracuse University is at the heart of the mission of the College of Professional Studies.

At the intersection of student need and donor generosity lie scholarships that can help bridge a gap in what it takes financially to continue a path to academic advancement.

Two primary types of scholarship giving exist: named scholarships and endowed scholarships. Named scholarships provide funds that are used to support current students. Endowed scholarships establish perpetual funds that allow the college to invest the donor’s principal and then use interest earned to award aid to students based on scholastic merit or financial need.

A recent graduate, Joseph Carringer personifies how an endowed scholarship through the college fueled his degree completion. More than 25 years had passed since the small business entrepreneur enrolled in a Syracuse University course. Carringer, a didgeridoo sound therapist, and chief executive officer of a sustainable apparel consulting firm, returned to the University to study online during the Spring 2020, when the pandemic afforded him more time to focus on classes. Yet affording in terms of paying for his education was severely impacted by lessened work opportunities.

“I had to leave Syracuse University originally due to inability to pay,” says Carringer. This time around, however, as a recipient of the Distant Drums Native American Endowed Scholarship, he was assured the financial relief needed to complete his post traditional education. He graduated with a double major in creative leadership and liberal studies, along with three minors in anthropology, philosophy and project management. Carringer is now on his way at the University toward earning a master’s in project management.

“Post-traditional students often depend on scholarships to reduce tuition costs and other expenses associated with completing their degrees,” says Michael Frasciello, dean of the College of Professional Studies. “The growing portfolio of scholarships at the college draws from a range of resources including government-sponsored student assistance programs, privately funded education initiatives, and college-specific aid. If a student qualifies for aid, we will work tirelessly to find the support.”

A recent expression of a meaningful endowed scholarship came from Dolores “Lor” and Steve Speach. The couple honored their many educational and career achievements by establishing an endowed scholarship through the college to celebrate the memories they hold dear of their time at Syracuse University.

“I am continually humbled by the generosity of all donors, whose gifts come to the college in varying amounts and for varied reasons,” says Frasciello. “Those with the means to establish an endowed scholarship signal a strong commitment to the ongoing success of the college and our students.”

While grateful for the funding provided by the Distant Drums Native American Endowed Scholarship, Carringer, part Cherokee, says he has been emotionally moved by the support and assistance of his alma mater. “The College of Professional Studies has proven to be the key to my development as a professional and a more well-rounded individual.”

The College of Professional Studies congratulates each of the recipients of a donor funded scholarship during the 2022-2023 academic year:

Women of the University Community Mildred Eggers Scholarship

Victoria Ann Barnum
Liberal Studies

Zhane Briggs
Business Management

Aglaeth Vazquez
Social Work

Bethaida “Bea” Gonzalez Endowed Scholarship

Andrew Ostrander
Political Philosophy

Timothy Sullivan
Knowledge Management

Pearl Ness Clements Endowed Scholarship

Autumn Patricia Battle 
Liberal Arts

Cindy Cunduff 
Liberal Studies

Gillian Knafelc
Women’s and Gender Studies

Distant Drums Native American Endowed Scholarship

Joseph Brian Carringer
Liberal Studies

Skuse Family 5×5 Scholarship

Alyssa Diaz
Cybersecurity Administration

Robert O’Connell Kelley
Cybersecurity Administration

Syracuse University Alumnae Club Endowed Scholarship

Kyrissa Maria Difabio
Business Management

College of Professional Studies OTHC Scholarship

Kenneth Iheanyichuckwu
Creative Leadership

Leondra Jeanne Tyler
Psychology

Elizabeth (BJ) Ryan Metz Scholarship

Olivia Grace Sauta
Management
 
Class of 1950 Continuing Education Scholarship

Timothy Moses
Liberal Studies

To learn how to establish a scholarship through the College of Professional Studies, contact Jeffry Comanici, executive director, post-traditional advancement, at 315-443-1409 or jjcomani@syr.edu.

By Cheryl Abrams

Staff Spotlight: Allison Roth, Office of Professional Acceleration and Microcredentials

The College of Professional Studies’ mission is to deliver exceptional support and services to a diverse part-time student population seeking a Syracuse University education. The Office of Professional Acceleration and Microcredentials stays true to this mission by offering microcredentials that allows learners access to upgrade their skills and explore new interests. 

In this Q & A, get to know Allison Roth and her role in the Office of Professional Acceleration and Microcredentials.

  1. What is your position at the College of Professional Studies?

I am the operations specialist in the Office of Professional Acceleration and Microcredentials.

  1. How long have you worked at the College of Professional Studies?

I’ve been working at Syracuse University for over 7 years, with the last two years at the College of Professional Studies. Previously, I worked as an advisor for a career preparation and employment program for transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. That role helped me understand the unique needs of nontraditional students and how educational institutions can work to meet those needs.

  1. In one sentence, how would you describe your role and/or department?

Our department supports lifelong learning by providing opportunities for everyone to upgrade their skillset, explore new areas of interest, or prepare for industry certification exams.

  1. What aspects of your profession bring you joy?

Being able to offer learning opportunities to those who never thought they would be able to take a course at Syracuse University. I also love seeing how these shorter courses and programs can open doors for the students and provide a pathway for them to earn a degree from Syracuse University.

  1. What is your proudest moment at the College of Professional Studies?

Hearing about the successes of those who take our courses. Success looks different for everyone; sometimes it’s completing a 4-week online course, and sometimes it’s earning an industry certification. No matter what that success looks like for those students, I love celebrating their wins alongside them and seeing how it has a positive impact on their lives.

I’m also very proud to be in a position where I can focus on providing courses and programs that meet the needs of all of our potential students. Each offering isn’t going to be a perfect fit for everyone, so I am proud to be able to invest time and resources into offering courses in a variety of different delivery methods and price points.

  1. How does your department support students during their time here?

Our department sees everyone as a potential student—from University Leadership to SU staff to SU faculty to the local community to the continent to the entire world. We strive to ensure that everyone who interacts with our department’s offerings has a positive Syracuse University experience. 

Additionally, as our department continues to grow, we will be adding a student success team, which will be the dedicated support system for the students throughout their lifelong learning with our department.

  1. Our goal as a college is to provide high-quality service to our students. How does your department go above and beyond to support Syracuse University students?

We aspire to be a one-stop shop for anyone who is looking to upgrade their current skillset, explore new interests, or prepare for an industry certification exam. Since we see everyone as a potential student, we strive to offer courses and programs at a variety of different levels, delivery methods, and price ranges. Additionally, our department is uniquely built to quickly adapt to the needs of our students, workforce, and industry. As the market and environment continue to change, our department will continue to adapt and add new offerings to meet these needs.

  1. If students would like to get connected with your department, how can they do so?

E-mail: microcredential@syr.edu

Address: 700 University Ave Suite 403 | Syracuse, NY 13244