School for Graduate Studies
Graduate studies enable learners to advance professionally, develop research skills, become an expert in a field or explore an intellectual interest.
The SUNY Empire State College School for Graduate Studies offers:
- ten programs of advanced academic study leading to master’s degrees
- twelve advanced-certificate programs designed to support a particular career interest, which may be applicable to master’s degree programs.
As a graduate student you will take all of your courses online. Some degree programs also require face-to-face activities including regional, group meetings or attendance at occasional weekend residencies.
Master's Degrees
Business, Management and Leadership 
- Master of Business Administration in Global Leadership (online)
- Master of Business Administration in Management
(online with residencies)
Education
- Master of Arts in Adult Learning (online)
- Master of Arts in Learning and Emerging Technologies (online)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (online with in-person requirements)
- Master of Education in Teaching and Learning (online)
Liberal Studies
- Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (online with residencies)
Policy Studies
- Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development (online)
- Master of Arts in Labor and Policy Studies (online with residencies)
- Master of Arts in Social Policy (online with residencies)
Graduate Certificates (online)
- Child and Family Advocacy (12 credits)
- Community Advocacy (12 credits)
- Financial Management and Analysis (12 credits)
- Global Brand Marketing (12 credits)
- Health-Care Management (12 credits)
- Human-Resource Management (12 credits)
- Nonprofit Management (12 credits)
- Project Management (12 credits)
- Public History (15 credits)
- Public Sector Labor and Employment Policy (12 credits)
- Veterans Services (12 credits)
- Women's and Gender Studies (12 credits)
Graduate certificates are applicable to relevant master’s-degree programs for those who meet admission requirements to the programs.
Administrative Office and Related Resources
School for Graduate Studies
111 West Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-6069
518-587-2100, ext. 2429
grad@esc.edu
