Empire State College: An Innovative Leader in International Education
As a student of Empire State College you become part of the largest public university system in the United States. Empire State College is one of 64 campuses of the State University of New York, which serves more than 430,000 students. Your passport to a successful international career, Empire State College has a long tradition of employing highly qualified professors to guide and assist each new student, like you, to identify the course combinations that best support your career aspirations.
The college features:
- flexible learning
- highly qualified and friendly SUNY professors
- world-class technology to support your learning.
- And, because the college offers educational opportunities in Dominican Republic, you benefit from:
- affordable cost
- no need to apply for a visa
- no need to give up your job
- no need to leave home.
What degree will I be able to earn?
Through Empire State College’s collaboration with Universidad APEC (UNAPEC), you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business, Management and Economics with a concentration in business management or finance. You can earn your degree without leaving the Dominican Republic.
Who awards the degree?
Empire State College is a fully accredited college of the State University of New York, the largest public university system in the U.S., recognized internationally for its excellence. The prestigious Bachelor of Science is awarded by the State University of New York.
How long will it take to earn my degree?
Empire State College offers several ways you can earn your degree. The college recognizes the credits you already have earned at UNAPEC or other accredited institutions, and applies those credits that qualify toward your degree. You must earn at least 32 credits through Empire State College, usually completed in two to three semesters.
Where will I attend classes?
Empire State College offers you an opportunity for effective, flexible learning. Our professors will offer classes in Santo Domingo at the UNAPEC campus. For your convenience, classes will be held in the evening and on weekends. Empire State College’s innovative approach to learning includes a combination of classroom-based and online instruction.The semester begins and ends with one week of classroom instruction. In the time between, you remain in touch with your professors and fellow students, interacting with them online for the rest of the semester.
As a student in this program, you gain immediate access to an online library with hundreds of thousands of learning resources, including e-books and more than 13,000 journals. You also have access to a wealth of academic support, including tutors who will be able to assist you at any time, skilled online librarians and a writing center for developing and expanding your research and writing skills.