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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

 

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 (SUNY), which serves more than 430,000 students. Empire State College has a long tradition of using highly qualified professors to individually guide and assist each new student like you to identify the course combinations that best meet your needs according to your career aspirations.

  • Flexible learning
  • Highly qualified and helpful SUNY professors
  • World class technology to support your learning
  • Your passport to a successful international career
  • Affordable cost
  • No need to apply for a visa
  • No need to give up your job
  • No need to leave home
  • A degree like no other

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 degree in Business Management and Economics, with a concentration in business management. You can earn your degree without leaving the Dominican Republic. Degree programs in information systems and other areas are under development.

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., and recognized internationally for its excellence. The prestigious Bachelor of Science degree you will earn is awarded by the State University of New York Board of Trustees.

How long will it take to earn my degree?
Empire State College works with you, offering you 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 a virtual (online) library with hundreds of thousands of learning resources, including e-books and over 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 state-of-the-art writing center for developing and expanding your research and writing skills.


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