HOA400.1 Museum Exhibitions: Conception and Communication (Fall, Spring) NEW FOR FALL 2026

This seminar-style course is designed to provide a mentored experiential learning opportunity which has been developed specifically for students who are taking an internship in the fields of fine arts, art history, and cultural preservation, and who will be working directly with an external client such as a community organization, gallery, website, or journal. Participation will equip students with practical skills which will help them map their knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom to real-world projects.

Students will be introduced to a wide range of practical activities essential for conceiving and communicating the values of an art exhibition in a museum: selecting an appropriate theme, choosing suitable objects, researching selected works, arranging an exhibition, producing Multimedia (labels, signs, audioguides), creating a catalog, engaging with the public (podcasts, blogs, articles), and considering different audiences (children, elderly, disadvantaged, disabled). Participation in the course will enable students to gain a deeper understanding of Italy’s cultural heritage and connect with professionals working in the arts, art history, and communication.

Students discuss the differences between Florentine museums and others they have visited, then take on the roles of consultants for an exhibition, investigating, creating, and/or curating content around a chosen theme. Students will utilize their existing skills and knowledge, which will be supplemented by the mentorship and training provided in this course.

This course has an associated course fee. See the Course Fees webpage for more information.

COM400 The Global Workplace: Intercultural Communication and Change (Fall, Spring)

This class is open only to students enrolled in Syracuse’s Newhouse School of Public Communications and is initially registered under BPS 400.

The internship course is designed to guide students’ professional development as they navigate quickly changing career patterns. Participation will equip students with the practical skills needed to thrive in a globalized world of work — as well as the theoretical background and critical thinking abilities necessary to reflect on their position in that interconnected system.

Seminar-style discussions and reflective assignments will help students consider:

Why is it important to understand globalization as part of any contemporary workforce, no matter its location or employee make-up?
What long-term impacts has Covid-19 had on workplaces? What are some of the benefits – and drawbacks – of remote working, given my preferred workstyle?
How is the rapid development of artificial intelligence impacting professional practice and ethics in my chosen sector?
What are some pressing global challenges that my chosen sector needs to grapple with – and how could I help address them?
How can I best articulate my professional experiences and goals, in ways that showcase my intercultural competencies?

Class activities will focus on applied skill building and reflective discussions with other students taking part in an international internship. Students will have the opportunity to network with a variety of global professionals with established careers, design an intervention meant to improve their chosen workplace or sector, and receive individualized feedback about their professional performance.

This course is required of all Newhouse students participating in a public communications-related internship, in addition to internship hours (45 hours at internship site per credit). Students should initially be registered in BPS 400; the prefix will be updated upon confirmation of placement. Placements cannot be guaranteed and may not be within your field of study. Interested students should submit the Internship Request Form and resume as part of the application process and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree.

This course has an associated course fee. See the Course Fees webpage for more information.

Beginning Fall 2026, this course registration will be replaced by COM475.

COM400.2 The Global Workplace (fall, spring)

This class is open only to students enrolled in Syracuse’s Newhouse School of Public Communications and is initially registered under BPS 400. The Global Workplace: Intercultural Communication and Change is an internship course designed to guide students’ professional development as they navigate quickly changing career patterns. Participation will equip students with the practical skills needed to thrive in a globalized world of work — as well as the theoretical background and critical thinking abilities necessary to reflect on their position in that interconnected system.

Seminar-style discussions and reflective assignments will help students consider:

Why is it important to understand globalization as part of any contemporary workforce, no matter its location or employee make-up?
What long-term impacts has Covid-19 had on workplaces? What are some of the benefits — and drawbacks — of remote working, given my preferred workstyle?
How is the rapid development of artificial intelligence impacting professional practice and ethics in my chosen sector?
What are some pressing global challenges that my chosen sector needs to grapple with — and how could I help address them?
How can I best articulate my professional experiences and goals, in ways that showcase my intercultural competencies?

Class activities will focus on applied skill-building and reflective discussions with other students taking part in an international internship. Students will have the opportunity to network with a variety of global professionals with established careers, design an intervention meant to improve their chosen workplace or sector, and receive individualized feedback about their professional performance.

This course is required of Newhouse students participating in a public communications-related internship, in addition to internship hours (45 hours at internship site per credit). Students should initially be registered in BPS 400; the prefix will be updated upon confirmation of placement.

Placements cannot be guaranteed and may not be within your field of study. Interested students should submit the Internship Request Form and resume as part of the application process and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree.

BPS400 The Global Workplace – London (Fall, Spring)

This course is required of all students participating in an internship and must be taken for a letter grade.
Internship placements typically require a commitment of two days per week at the internship site. Interested students should submit the Internship Request form and resume as part of the Center’s application process by the deadline.
Students are advised to speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree, including the possibility of petitioning for credit other than BPS400.
All students will initially be registered for BPS400, with special instructions below.

Special Instructions:

Bandier students may update their registration once abroad to BAN403
Human Development and Family Science majors/minors may update their registration once abroad to HFS493
Music Industry majors/minors may update their registration once abroad to MUI408
Newhouse majors/minors in a Communications internship may update their registration once abroad to COM400

In addition, please be aware of the following instructions from some of our Schools/Colleges:

iSchool students in information management and technology placements must also complete the iSchool Petition to Faculty by emailing iCareers@syr.edu, to request that BPS400 count as an iSchool elective.
Internships abroad do not fulfill Whitman students’ graduation internship requirement unless directed/approved by the London Whitman School program director or Whitman Career Services. Interested students may email whitmanadvising@syr.edu.

BPS400 The Global Workplace: Intercultural Communication and Change (Fall, Spring)

Seminar-style discussions and reflective assignments will help students consider:

Why is it important to understand globalization as part of any contemporary workforce, no matter its location or employee make-up?
What long-term impacts has Covid-19 had on workplaces? What are some of the benefits – and drawbacks – of remote working, given my preferred workstyle?
How is the rapid development of artificial intelligence impacting professional practice and ethics in my chosen sector?
What are some pressing global challenges that my chosen sector needs to grapple with – and how could I help address them?
How can I best articulate my professional experiences and goals, in ways that showcase my intercultural competencies?

This course is required of all students participating in a Community Internship, in addition to internship hours (45 hours at internship site per credit). Placements cannot be guaranteed and may not be within your field of study. Interested students should submit the Internship Request form(s) and resume as part of the application process by the deadline and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree.

BPS400 The Global Workplace (fall, spring)

The Global Workplace: Intercultural Communication and Change is an internship course designed to guide students’ professional development as they navigate quickly changing career patterns. Participation will equip students with the practical skills needed to thrive in a globalized world of work — as well as the theoretical background and critical thinking abilities necessary to reflect on their position in that interconnected system.

Seminar-style discussions and reflective assignments will help students consider:

Why is it important to understand globalization as part of any contemporary workforce, no matter its location or employee make-up?
What long-term impacts has Covid-19 had on workplaces? What are some of the benefits — and drawbacks — of remote working, given my preferred workstyle?
How is the rapid development of artificial intelligence impacting professional practice and ethics in my chosen sector?
What are some pressing global challenges that my chosen sector needs to grapple with — and how could I help address them?
How can I best articulate my professional experiences and goals, in ways that showcase my intercultural competencies?

This course is required of all students participating in an internship, in addition to internship hours (45 hours at internship site per credit). Placements cannot be guaranteed and may not be within your field of study. Interested students should submit the Internship Request Form and resume as part of the application process and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree.

BPS400 The Global Workplace: Intercultural Communication and Change (Fall, Spring)

Seminar-style discussions and reflective assignments will help students consider:

Why is it important to understand globalization as part of any contemporary workforce, no matter its location or employee make-up?
What long-term impacts has Covid-19 had on workplaces? What are some of the benefits – and drawbacks – of remote working, given my preferred workstyle?
How is the rapid development of artificial intelligence impacting professional practice and ethics in my chosen sector?
What are some pressing global challenges that my chosen sector needs to grapple with – and how could I help address them?
How can I best articulate my professional experiences and goals, in ways that showcase my intercultural competencies?

This course has an associated course fee. See the Course Fees webpage for more information.

IPA470 International Internship Abroad (Fall, Spring)

Internships (also known as Experience Credit) in various organizations in Istanbul may be available to interested and motivated students whose schedules allow them to commit at least 12 hours per week to their placements. Placements cannot be guaranteed and may not be within your field of study. Some placements may require Turkish language proficiency. Interested students should submit the Internship Request Form and resume as part of the application process and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree. Registration under other subject rubrics is possible.

IPA470 International Internship Abroad

Internships (also known as Experience Credit) in various organizations in Santiago may be available to interested and motivated students who are proficient in Spanish. Placements cannot be guaranteed and may not be within your field of study. Interested students should submit the Internship Request Form and resume as part of the application process and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree. Registration under other subject rubrics is possible.

IPA470 International Internship Abroad (Fall, Spring)

An International Internship, formally known as “Hands-on Attachment Training,” consists of a full-time placement during Module C for at least 40 hours per week for five weeks. Students are screened and matched based on their interests and background and academically guided by a member of the Hong Kong Program faculty. Students meet regularly with their faculty sponsors, who assess students’ performance based on these meetings, a company evaluation and a final paper. The Hands-on Attachment Training experience will be coached with a combination of pre-internship workshops, mock interview and, discussion to get fruitful field experience. Pre-internship workshops introduce the process of intern placement, the business culture of Hong Kong, business practices in Asia, and business decision making in Chinese enterprises. During their five-week placement, students continue to meet for discussion of internship experiences, lectures, and comparative evaluation of topics of decision making, interpersonal industrial interaction, corporate policy creation, social responsibility, and business hierarchy. Students should participate in all of the meetings and be prepared to discuss, consider, and reflect, to achieve the end goals of a richer understanding of the lasting implications and values of accomplishing an overseas internship. Internships are available for qualified students only who meet the following criteria: cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and relevant educational coursework and/or prior business experience in requested business sector. Module C internships cannot be taken for a Pass/Fail grade. Interested students should submit the Internship Request Form and resume as part of the application process and speak with their college advisor to find out whether there are any limitations or restrictions on how internship credit counts in their degree. Registration under other subject rubrics is possible.