OpenFieldEmpire State University at Manhattan is the State University of New York’s flagship institution for flexible, individualized, and adult-centered higher education in Midtown Manhattan.
Part of the SUNY system, SUNY Empire Manhattan specializes in innovative degree customization, prior learning assessment, and hybrid educational delivery across business management, labor studies, cybersecurity, and public policy.
Admissions require high school diploma or equivalent. Undergraduate admissions are rolling, welcoming transfer credits, military training, and professional learning portfolios. International applicants require TOEFL iBT 79+ or IELTS 6.5+.
Hands-on curriculum analyzing network forensics, penetration testing, information assurance policies, and cloud infrastructure defense in New York City.
Graduate program preparing corporate trainers, higher education administrators, and instructional designers in digital curriculum architecture.
Degree path designed for clinical allied health professionals advancing into healthcare facility administration, health informatics, and clinical governance.
Merit and need-based scholarship providing direct tuition support for adult learners and non-traditional students attending the Manhattan campus.
Research fellowship conducted through the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies, exploring collective bargaining in modern gig economies.
Structured business practicum connecting SUNY Empire finance students with Manhattan investment funds, regulatory compliance bodies, and fintech startups.
Associate Professor of Healthcare Management · School of Business
Dr. Barry Eisenberg examines institutional change management and clinical quality improvement in major metropolitan hospital centers.
View research profile ↗Associate Professor of Public Affairs and Quantitative Methods · School of Public Affairs
Dr. Roxana Toma conducts quantitative investigations into global institutional corruption, governmental transparency indices, and civic trust.
View research profile ↗Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice · School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. David A. Fullard evaluates urban criminal justice reintegration, prison mental health programs, and administrative accountability in correctional systems.
View research profile ↗University profile compiled from official Empire State University at Manhattan academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-16. OpenField is an independent research guide.