The program stresses a culture of academic excellence coupled with a commitment to Jewish values across the curriculum. The program is focused on providing honors students with enhanced entrepreneurship opportunities; significant interaction with senior faculty in business, the liberal arts and sciences; and career-changing contacts with global business leaders and senior executives.

Specifically, the program offers high-level business courses, immersion in the liberal arts and sciences, along with significant entrepreneurship and internship opportunities. Sy Syms honors courses are designed to challenge students in various areas of business, to encourage imagination and creativity and to prepare students for exceptional career opportunities upon successful completion of the program.