2. Flexiblestudy that fits into
everyday life
Can design your own degree

3.  Choose a college and apply
 Choose area of study & concentration
 Choose a concentration
 Make a degree plan
 Write a Rationale Essay
 Submit for Approval

4. Associates
64 Total Credits
(21 General Education)
Bachelors
128 Total Credits
(30 General Education)

5.  Communication Skills
 Information Management
 Economics
 Ethical and Social Responsibility
 Quantitative Skills
 Understanding People in an Organization
 Understanding an Organization within broader context

6.  Computer Fundamentals
 Quantitative Reasoning
 Systems Analysis and Design (advanced level)
 Information Technology (advanced level)
 Information Systems (advanced level)
 Telecommunication Management
 Database Management and Administrative Planning
 Programming
 Networks
 Wed Design
 Databases
 Telecommunications

7. Degree Program Planning:
http://www8.esc.edu/esconline/myesc.nsf/html/degreeprogramplanning.html
Business, Management & Economics:
http://www8.esc.edu/esconline/aos/bmearea.nsf/home
https://empire1.esc.edu/admin/policies.nsf/8525608c005e322585255d7c00545af7/04aaba372dcf3f6185256de800759976?
OpenDocument
Science, Math & Technology:
http://www8.esc.edu/esconline/AOS/smatarea.nsf/home?OpenView
http://www8.esc.edu/ESConline/Across_ESC/academics.nsf/wholeshortlinks2/Information+Systems?opendocument
DP Planner Overview:
https://techinfo.esc.edu/kb_article.php?s=2f6813f848bdeed59bb0fea09e9d9b9a&ref=2003-YUPN-6686

8. Rationale Essay should include:
Goals
Academic Expectations
Professional Expectations
Degree Structure
*Once this is completed you than have to submit it so your
degree plan can be approved.
DP Planner
Is a web tool that allows you to format your degree
plan in the college’s official format for submission.

9. Normal Bachelors Degree
 4 years
MY Bachelors Degree
 Up to 5 ½ years

10. Business, Management and Economics:
Accounting
Banking
Advertising Management
Business Management
Market Analysis
Marketing
Information Systems:
Network/Communication Analysis
Database Administrator
Website Developer
Software Engineer
Computer Systems Analyst
IT Project Manager

11. Completing my degree at SUNY Empire State CDL
may take a little longer than most, but in the end it will
definitely be worth it. Having a degree will help
further my career as well as help me fulfill my goals.
Even though you may have the experience in a field it
is always good to have a degree to back it up.