Course Catalogs

School of Management (SOM)

SOM 100  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
SOM 110  Management Learning Community Seminar  (1 Credit)  
Management  
Discussion of connections between coursework and out-of-classroom experiences. Divided into three sections: how one learns, process of learning, and impact of learning environment.
Coreq: SOM 122 and WRT 105  
SOM 122  Perspectives of Business and Management  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Understanding of role and responsibility of management in society; fundamental knowledge of nature and integration of functional disciplines in business; skills essential to effective management; development of base for academic/career mission and achievement.
Shared Competencies: Communication Skills  
SOM 144  Transition to Whitman School of Management  (1 Credit)  
Management  
Introduction to Whitman School of Management and Syracuse University for external transfer students. Topics include rules and regulations, programs, academic opportunities, and Syracuse and campus life. Reading and writing on University life and issues.
SOM 180  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
SOM 200  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
SOM 201  Community Service for Management Students  (0 Credits)  
Management  
Students develop and practice leadership skills in public or not for profit agencies by integrating and applying academic knowledge to problems. Designed to cultivate in students the commitment for a lifetime participation in the community.
SOM 270  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
SOM 280  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
SOM 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable 1 times for 6 credits maximum  
SOM 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
SOM 301  Internship for Management Students  (0 Credits)  
Management  
Students develop and practice leadership skills by applying knowledge gained in their academic program to business problems and needs. Intended to encourage mutually beneficial relationships among students and businesses.
SOM 354  Managing in a Global Setting  (3 Credits)  
Management  
Introduction to the concepts, framework, and issue of global business and how they influence management decisions: multinational firms; international trade; and the cultural, political, institutional, social, and economic environment of the global marketplace.
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility  
SOM 380  International Course  (1-12 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
SOM 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
SOM 470  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable  
SOM 480  International Course  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Repeatable  
SOM 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Management  
Repeatable  
SOM 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-3 Credits)  
Management  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum