Syracuse University Business Undergraduate (Marketing and International Business)

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<p>I don't know too much about Syracuse University's undergraduate program, so could someone fill me in? Here are some questions I have:</p>

<p>-What makes studying business at Syracuse different from other public or private colleges?
-Are there any special programs for those interested in marketing or international business?
-What does Syracuse look for in a student when they are applying for business major?
-Can I be accepted into Whitman as a freshman?
-Are there any clubs or organizations that you would recommend for someone interested in marketing and international business?
-Are there any accelerated programs that Syracuse offers that could lessen the number of years it takes for me to get my MBA?
-Do students who graduate from Syracuse usually end up working in New York or are there opportunities to branch out to other states as well?
-What would I be majoring in if I wanted to study marketing and international business (since I don't think those are majors at the undergraduate level)?
-Does Syracuse offer good financial aid/scholarships for students out of state?</p>

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<p>I can’t answer many of these questions, but I can help a little bit. I was admitted to the Whitman School of Management, and have decided not to attend.</p>

<p>I attended a transfer student day to learn about their business school. In all honesty, I was not impressed. The whole presentation was conducted very poorly.</p>

<p>They claimed that for this year, their acceptance rate into Whitman was 33%. I am a decent student; 3.75 cumulative GPA but literally zero extracurricular activities. So, if you have a strong GPA, you have a pretty good chance.</p>

<p>You can be accepted as a freshman, though I would have been a transfer student (they mentioned this during the presentation.)</p>

<p>Syracuse has a strong national reputation, so working in other states than just NY is definitely an option.</p>

<p>Check out the Whitman’s webpage; it shows every major they offer at the undergrad level (which includes marketing.) Just type it into google.</p>

<p>They have clubs for business students such as business frats, but I am not too aware of their options. However, SU has many opportunities than just frats, but literally every student at the presentation was involved in greek life. They actually break students up into three separate “houses” within the business school (not actual houses, kinda reminded me of Harry Potter) and their is a sort of competition between them that SU believes will aid students past graduation by giving them the skills to compete in the business world. I didn’t like the sounds of it. </p>

<p>I received grants and scholarships that brought the costs down to almost half (including work study.) It was not enough to convince me to go, however.</p>

<p>Honestly, the presentation at SU and at a SUNY school that I went to sounded equivalent, so I didn’t see the justification of their tuition. It’s a beautiful place, but I truly don’t think it’s worth going broke over. </p>

<p>I literally asked ten people where the financial aid office was located on campus, and none of them knew… So I’m guessing mommy and daddy pick up the tab. </p>

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<p>Whether Syracuse makes sense for you would depend on precisely what you’re seeking. SU has one of the strongest university international abroad programs in the US. US News lists it amongst a select group of 31 universities that excel in this area. This might blend in well with your international interests. You might just call up the Whitman School of Business and tell them exactly what you’re seeking and they’ll tell you what they can offer (and can’t). You can do this with any university. All of them would love to hear from you.</p>

<p>If you want to know where a university is placing graduates for jobs, you can call up their Business school placement office and ask them directly. They’ll tell you who hires from their school every year.</p>

<p>How it compares to public and privates schools will vary widely because every school is different. </p>

<p>In general you can accelerate through any university undergraduate program if you’re building up the right AP or IB course credits in high school.</p>

<p>SU has been emphasizing financial aid over scholarships for at least a few years now, but they offer both. It’s a private university so they do not favor in-state applicants.</p>

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<p>I attend Syracuse as a Television, Radio, and Film major in Newhouse and many of my friends are in Whitman. </p>

<p>-What makes studying business at Syracuse different from other public or private colleges? - Whitman is a professional school where graduates are prepared to enter the work force immediately after graduating where graduate school is not necessary. additionally, most professors are “professional professors” where they both teach and are practicing their area of teaching (e.g. an accounting professor is a practicing accountant and a professor -this is also the case at Newhouse where many of my professors are practicing producers, scrip writers etc)</p>

<p>-Are there any special programs for those interested in marketing or international business? - you can duel major in marketing and international relations.</p>

<p>-What does Syracuse look for in a student when they are applying for business major? - one’s grades (including school and SAT/ACT, extra curricular activities, passion towards the school and program</p>

<p>-Can I be accepted into Whitman as a freshman? - yes!</p>

<p>-Are there any clubs or organizations that you would recommend for someone interested in marketing and international business?</p>

<p>-Are there any accelerated programs that Syracuse offers that could lessen the number of years it takes for me to get my MBA? - go in with many AP credits</p>

<p>-Do students who graduate from Syracuse usually end up working in New York or are there opportunities to branch out to other states as well? - yes, absolutely. </p>

<p>-Does Syracuse offer good financial aid/scholarships for students out of state? - yes, however, they offer no aid or scholarships towards international students (like myself)</p>

<p>hope this helps</p>