Empire State University Set to Launch Nine New Academic Programs This Fall 

(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – June 16, 2025) Empire State University’s Office of Academic Affairs has announced the introduction of nine new academic programs, which will begin enrolling students for the fall 2025 semester. These include a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in accounting; bachelor’s degrees in human services management and information technology; a master’s in organizational psychology; advanced certificates in higher education leadership and bilingual education (the latter with separate tracks for post-baccalaureate and post-master’s); and a certificate in labor studies. As part of this rollout, the university also plans to launch the previously announced Spanish BBA: SUNY’s first Spanish-language online degree program. 

“These new academic programs reflect SUNY Empire’s ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of students and communities across New York state and beyond. By strategically expanding our offerings, we are equipping learners with practical, career-aligned skills that will empower them to make meaningful contributions in today’s evolving workforce,” says Rai Kathuria, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “This is not just about launching new degrees; it’s about opening doors to opportunity, access, and sustainable success. I’m deeply grateful to our faculty and staff whose dedication, insight, and hard work made these launches possible.”