Contact:
Academic Director:
Arthur P. Thomas, Associate Dean/Professor of Practice, School of Information Studies, 315-443-3840, apthomas@syr.edu
Administrative Director:
Michele L. Mooney, Academic Program Administrator, University College, 315-443-1317, mlmooney@syr.edu
Description:
The minor in Knowledge Management is the cross section between data science, computer science and people. Knowledge management encompasses the process of applying a systematic approach to the capture, structuring, management, and dissemination of knowledge throughout an organization. Knowledge resources exist in the people, processes, and technology of organizations and are often lost as individuals depart. Capturing these resources into a formal and reusable construct allows organizations to focus on growth and innovation through sharing and applying of knowledge while remembering and documenting lessons learned creating an organizational memory. The minor is administered by University College and is open to all Syracuse University undergraduate students in good standing and the approval of their home college.
This minor requires completion of 18 credits.
Admission:
Must enter program no later than first semester of junior year. The minor is open to Syracuse University undergraduate students with the approval of their home college.
To be admitted to the program, students must submit a Declaration of Minor form to their academic advisor, the Bachelor of Professional Studies Academic Director and their home college Dean’s office.