Alexander McKelvie, Interim Dean
721 University Avenue Suite 415
whitman.syr.edu
Welcome to the Whitman School of Management, a top-ranked business school with a diverse faculty and strong focus on leadership building and community engagement. At the Whitman School, students develop a strong business sense across all aspects of management, providing them with the skills, opportunities, and motivation necessary to compete in a global environment.
The Whitman School is a state-of-the-art business school in both programming and facility, reflecting both Syracuse University’s commitment and history of innovative business education and the Whitman School’s role as a cutting-edge, experiential learning environment. The Whitman School emphasizes preparing students for a world of accelerating change and this includes a modern and relevant curriculum, impressive co-curricular offerings, industry-focused certification programs such as supporting all students to be Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel certified, global travel, courses and networking opportunities in NYC, and the support of technological resources to ensure that students have the tools needed to be successful in the classroom. Students enrolled at the Whitman School enjoy the intimate and interconnected community of the Whitman School with all the resources and opportunities of a world-class research university, effectively getting the best of both worlds.
The Whitman School of Management continues to be ranked among the nation’s top business programs. U.S. News and World Report ranked both Whitman’s undergraduate and graduate programs among the best in the nation. The Whitman full-time residential and part-time, online MBA programs, were identified among the top AACSB-accredited online graduate programs by U.S. News and World Report. Whitman’s entrepreneurship program has been ranked nationwide by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneur Magazine; The Princeton Review; Fortune Small Business; Bloomberg BusinessWeek, and U.S. News & World Report. The Supply Chain Management program is also consistently ranked among the top nationally, by Gartner, among others.
Accreditation Information
The Whitman School has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) since 1920.
Common Purpose
We inspire students for a world of accelerating change.
Vision
We aspire to be a pre-eminent and inclusive school of management that:
- Prepares students for professional success, engaged citizenship, and lifelong learning;
- Produces high-impact research that advances business and society.
Mission
Whitman’s mission is to develop analytic, globally-minded, innovative and entrepreneurial leaders and professionals through the power of:
- Transformative learning experiences;
- Innovative ideas and high-impact research insights;
- Collaborative networks of lifelong learning and discovery.
We strive to achieve our mission by:
- Leveraging the breadth and richness of Syracuse University’s schools and colleges;
- Focusing on domains that benefit student learning and in which we can excel;
- Engaging with our academic, alumni, and industry partners.
Whitman’s Core Values:
INTEGRITY - We are an ethical community that values transparency, accountability, responsibility, respect, and professionalism.
INCLUSION - We strive to be a student-centered community that is supportive of all. We are open-minded. We engage and encourage diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
COLLABORATION - We believe the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We value teamwork as the most successful way to reach our goals.
INNOVATION - We are forward-thinking with a global mindset, always exploring new and creative ideas that can bring positive changes to the world.
EXCELLENCE - We persevere, always challenging ourselves and each other to improve in pursuit of outstanding quality in processes and outcomes, leading to overall success.
Graduate programs in management have been offered at Whitman since 1948, and distinguished alumni employed in private, public, and nonprofit sector organizations attest to their quality. Student benefits from the sense of community that exists within the relatively close-knit graduate student body, while still being able to take advantage of the resources offered by a major university of 30,000 students.
The Whitman School offers full-time Master’s programs in Professional Accounting , Business Analytics , Business Administration (MBA) , Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises , Finance , Marketing , Real Estate and Supply Chain Management along with distance learning programs Business Analytics , Business Administration (iMBA) , Entrepreneurship , Professional Accounting , and Supply Chain Management .
Admission
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university are eligible for admission. Full-time MBA, M.S. Finance and M.S. Real Estate candidates may apply for fall term admission only. MS Professional Accounting, Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises, and Supply Chain Management candidates may apply for fall or spring admission. Online MBA and online MS candidates may apply for January, April, July, and October admission.
Although no specific undergraduate majors are required for admission, the transition to the rigors of a graduate management program is facilitated by a basic knowledge of economics, mathematics, and the social sciences.
Full-time work experience can significantly strengthen your application to our graduate programs. It provides a valuable frame of reference, allowing you to connect classroom concepts and theories with real-world applications.
Admission requirements to our full-time programs generally include:
U.S. Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university is required.
Students are recommended to take the GMAT or GRE as part of the application process. Applicants will be considered for the program based on their standardized testing score (if submitted), previous academic experience, work experience, professional references, and personal statements.
International students are required to submit a TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS score.
For specific program application requirements, please visit the Whitman website: Full-time MBA, Full-time MS Programs, and Online MBA and MS programs.
Financial Aid
All full-time, on-campus Whitman graduate candidates are considered for a Whitman merit-based scholarship. Financial need is not taken into account in the selection process. The awarding process takes into consideration all materials submitted in the candidate’s admission application.
Students may apply for several loan programs to cover the cost of attendance (Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, or various alternative/private education loans). Part-time students must be enrolled for at least six credits (half-time status) to be considered for loan programs. International students need to be enrolled for at least nine credits for student visa purposes.
Additional Information
Detailed information about application deadlines, admissions requirements, programs, courses, facilities, costs, financial aid, student activities, and services can be found online at whitman.syracuse.edu. It also includes instructions for submitting an application for admission.
The Whitman Career Center offers personalized support designed to meet the unique needs of both full-time and part-time graduate students. The Career Center offers personalized support tailored to each student’s career stage and goals, whether they are full-time students preparing for internships and full-time roles or part-time professionals advancing within their industries.
For full-time students, career planning begins prior to arrival on campus with onboarding assignments that foster self-awareness and connect past experiences to future goals. Through orientation and beyond, students refine their career strategy with support in choosing a concentration, preparing for internships, and engaging in real-world learning opportunities.
Part-time and online students are offered flexible resources and advising tailored to their professional context. Services also include support for job transitions or internal advancement-ensuring they can immediately apply career strategies in their current roles.
All students have access to a comprehensive suite of tools, including the career portal, job boards, skills assessments, AI-powered and in-person feedback, and employer engagement opportunities. Combined with individualized support from the graduate career advising team, these resources empower students to take ownership of their professional growth-whether launching a career or accelerating an existing one.
Graduate Internships
Internships offer graduate students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a real-world business environment. These experiences bridge academic study with hands-on professional development, allowing students to gain practical insights and build career-relevant skills and connections.
Internships may be pursued full-time during the summer or semester, or part-time during the academic year. Employers are encouraged to offer challenging, project-based opportunities that may be paid or unpaid. Students may also earn academic credit by completing a three-credit independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member, linking the internship experience directly to their academic goals.
Study Abroad and Global Internships
As a pervasive theme in every Whitman School of Management program, managing in a global setting takes on special meaning for Syracuse students who may elect to spend time in one of the Syracuse study centers, attend shorter residency programs around the world, or work on global projects. Students take course credits, work in pre-arranged internships, or experience the cultural and business environments in London, New York City, Shanghai, and Singapore. Recent international residency programs have included Costa Rica, Dubai, Dublin, Florence, Hong Kong, London, Panama, Seoul, and Stockholm, among others.
Syracuse students have interned overseas with financial firms such as Morgan Stanley and National Westminster Bank in London, multinationals such as Johnson & Johnson and General Electric in Singapore, and assist in operating small and medium-sized enterprises in China. Interested students should apply early and plan their programs of study to allow for a summer away from campus.
The Whitman School of Management’s 160,000-square-foot sustainable building opened in 2005, with a central focus on students and creating an environment that promotes a culture of collegiality and a high-tech, world-class learning experience. To provide that experience, the Whitman School creates an open community atmosphere with advanced resources and team-oriented learning spaces, including:
- 24 classrooms
- 200-seat auditorium
- 20 team meeting rooms each for graduate and undergraduate students
- three-story, 4000-square-foot Grand Hall
- undergraduate and graduate computer clusters
- 74 faculty offices
- a faculty research center
- an Investment Research Center
- a center for entrepreneurial start-ups
- a 100-seat cafe
- a special-events room with outdoor terrace
The Whitman School of Management’s building is dedicated to sustainability, providing environmentally friendly resources and features for an enhanced “green” experience.
The Whitman School building boasts many spaces for innovative and collaborative research that provide experiential learning and prepare students for careers across a broad range of business areas. Sophisticated software and integrated technology coupled with advanced workshops and seminars create an ideal learning atmosphere. Whitman’s diverse research centers and institutes include:
Master’s
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Business Administration (iMBA), MBA (Distance Learning)
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Business Administration, MBA
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Business Analytics MS
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Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises, MS
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Entrepreneurship, MS (Distance Learning)
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Finance, MS
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Marketing, MS
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Professional Accounting, MS
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Professional Accounting, MS (Distance Learning)
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Real Estate, MS
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Supply Chain Management, MS
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Supply Chain Management, MS (Distance Learning)
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Sustainable Organizations & Policy, MS
Doctorate
Combined Degree
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Aerospace Engineering/Business Administration (3-2 Program), BS/MBA
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Biomedical Engineering/Business Administration, BS/MBA
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Biotechnology, MS/Business Administration, MBA
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Business Administration/Executive Master in Public Administration, MBA/EMPA (Defense Comptrollership)
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Chemical Engineering/Business Administration (3-2 Program), BS/MBA
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Civil Engineering/Business Administration (3-2 Program), BS/MBA
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Computer Engineering/Business Administration (3-2 Program), BS/MBA
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Computer Science/Business Administration (3+2 Program), BS/MBA
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Electrical Engineering/Business Administration (3-2 Program), BS/MBA
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Environmental Engineering/Business Administration (3-2 Program), BS/MBA
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International Relations, MA/Business Administration, MBA
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Law/Business Administration, JD/MBA
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Mechanical Engineering/Business Administration (3-2 Program), BS/MBA
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Music Industry, BMus/MBA
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Public Administration, MPA/Business Administration, MBA
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Public Health, MPH/Business Administration, MBA
Certificate of Advanced Study