At Empire College, our School of Business offers career training programs for today's in-demand careers, partnering with the area's top employers to ensure graduates acquire marketable job skills in the shortest time possible.
At Empire College, students do more than memorize facts from a textbook – they learn how to apply it in a variety of practical, hands-on experiences.
School of Business Programs
Over the past 57 years, Empire College School of Business has produced thousands of successful graduates with employable job skills. We offer affordable courses and career training focused on giving you the tools you will need to succeed in your career in as few as 6 to 18 months.
Our School of Business features a variety of career training programs. Since 1961, we have been committed to our mission of helping students acquire marketable skills and achieve their dream jobs. We proudly offer high-caliber business programs in fast-growing fields like:
•Accounting
•Business and Hospitality
•Information Technology
•Legal
•Medical
School of Law Programs
Empire College School of Law offers two intensive, high-quality programs: a Juris Doctor and a Master of Legal Studies. Both programs are available in the evening so that our students may complete their education while attending to family and professional matters as they pursue a law degree.
Empire College's mission statement is to provide students with a positive, supportive educational environment that fosters self-esteem and provides them the opportunity to succeed in the careers of their choice.
Our focused, practical curricula and college environment are centered on students' employability, thereby addressing our added mission to supply employers with qualified graduates whose job skills and work ethic meet industry requirements.
An education from Empire College means learning what it takes to make it in the real world, and learning what it takes to succeed in a career.
Empire College is located in Santa Rosa, California, which is just one hour north of the San Francisco Bay Area in the heart of the wine-growing region of Sonoma County. Call 1-877-395-8535 to schedule a campus visit today.
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Important Information about the Distribution of Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF)The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) provides funding to students whose lives have been disrupted as a result of the coronavirus global pandemic.The U.S. Department of […]
As of February 5, 2020, the School of Business is no longer enrolling new students. Since it first opened its doors in 1951, the Empire College School of Business has prepared thousands of graduates for professional success. However, in 2020, facing declining enrollment influenced by devastating wildfires in Sonoma County, historically low unemployment and a […]
Transcript Request To request your transcripts, please email [email protected] with the following information: Name Name used while attending Empire College Date of birth Approximate dates you attended Name of Program A daytime phone number Current address Whether you need official or unofficial transcripts Where you would like the official transcript mailed including mailing address (you […]
Two Empire Law School Alumni Join California Judiciary in 2020
SANTA ROSA, CA—Victoria Shanahan, a 2001 graduate of Empire College School of Law, and Paul Lozada, Class of 2007, have recently been appointed to the California judiciary. This marks 16 Empire College School of Law alumni who are members of the judiciary in California (15) and Arizona (1). Paul Lozada and Victoria Shanahan Gov. Gavin Newsom […]
Medical Coders are essential to the healthcare system. If you want to play an important role in this field and direct patient care does not interest you, this could be a good career path for you. At Empire College, we offer medical coding classes that give you the in-demand skills employers are looking for. Learn More […]
Where to Take Medical Billing and Coding ClassesAre you interested in pursuing a career that can provide stability? Are you detail-oriented and analytical? Do you want to work with the healthcare industry but don’t want to be on your feet all day? Medical Billing and Coding may be the career you’ve been looking for. At […]
Autumn Gillette, LDAProgram: Specialized Associate Degree – ParalegalMarch 2017 graduateA Legal Document Assistant, as defined by the California Business & Professions Code (Section 6400 (c)) is: “Any person who is otherwise not exempted and who provides, or assists in providing, or offers to provide, or offers to assist in providing, for compensation, any self-help service […]
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Many careers in the field of healthcare are growing. As the population ages and as the field grows increasingly digital, Medical Records professionals are in-demand. The job outlook is strong; employment in the profession is expected to grow at 11% between now and 2028, which is much faster than the average for most professions.*These professionals, […]
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Carl Oeschger Brings Excellence to Business & Accounting Classes
Carl Oeschger is Empire’s 2019 “Educator of the Year.” Carl holds both a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Diploma in Information Technology, and his diverse background enables him to teach in a wide range of disciplines. Empire students may know Carl from their human relations and accounting classes, or from their courses in […]
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Job titles in the IT cybersecurity field are not always cut and dry. In fact, many do not include the word “cybersecurity” at all. Below, we will discuss three common entry-level information technology cybersecurity jobs in Santa Rosa, along with how they help organizations protect their digital information. Network AdministratorsMany IT professionals begin their careers in […]
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Have you ever had to interact with a paralegal? If you haven't, chances are you may not understand what the profession does. Many use the term interchangeably with "attorney," but there are actually major differences between the two. Whether you might need one in your future, or are considering a job in this career field, here are some important facts about paralegals.
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“I chose her because I think she will be the perfect fit for our department. I was very impressed with her, the interview went well, and I chose her over a seasoned MA so that says a lot for her! I think the deal breaker was the email she sent to say THANK YOU for […]
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What Do You Learn in Empire’s Cybersecurity Courses?A background in cybersecurity offers many benefits. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, careers in information security are projected to grow by 28 percent between 2016 and 2026. This is much faster than the average job growth of 7 percent. And while the national median salary in […]
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Empire Launches D.o.D. Approved Cybersecurity Courses If you’re looking for an exciting career defending computer networks from hacking, along with good job growth and pay, there is now a unique, hands-on training option in the North Bay. Empire College has partnered with The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), a non-profit trade association issuing professional certifications for the information technology industry, […]
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Job future in cybersecurity: Santa Rosa’s Empire College instructor talks need for certified workersThose who want to make a living defending computer networks from hackers will have a new way to be certified to do so.Santa Rosa-based Empire College has announced it is partnering with The Computing Technology Industry, a nonprofit trade association, to offer […]
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Advantages of Earning a Specialized Degree in Sonoma County
When deciding on a college to attend, there are many factors to consider. Most prospective students make a "pros and cons" list to help make sense of such a huge decision. It can be tempting to look at a university farther away - the idea of building an exciting life outside of Sonoma County. However, staying local holds many benefits for one's future.
There are financial advantages to already being in Sonoma County - if you are able to stay local, you can save yourself the stress of long-distance travel or dorm fees. Staying in Sonoma County also means possible qualification for local or community grants. From the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, for example, the Michael F. O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a $2,500 scholarship to a law student from Sonoma County.
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The future is bright in information technology. Get certified!
Benefits of getting your IT certificationInformation technology certificates are growing in popularity as a path to break into or advance in the highly competitive California tech sector. With an impressive job outlook, lucrative salaries and a slew of added benefits; job seekers are continuing to migrate to the Bay Area in hopes of landing a […]
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