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MSIS Admission Requirements

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Preparing to Apply

Before you begin the online application, we highly recommend you have your current resume and personal statement finalized. Both documents will be uploaded to the centralized application.

How to Apply

All applications for admission will be processed through a centralized application service for graduate programs ().  An undergraduate degree in information systems is not required in order to apply to this program.  

You will create an account via the online application portal (preferred browsers are Google Chrome or Firefox).  If you encounter any issues, please contact our technical support at 857-304-2086 or via email GradCASinfo@liaisonedu.com

You will select the following:

  • Term  summer, fall or spring
  • Institution  51勛圖厙
  • Program  MS in Information Systems

A Complete Application in GradCAS includes the following:

  • Unofficial transcript from bachelors degree-granting college/university must be uploaded to the application for an admission decision.  Official bachelors degree noted transcript will be required upon acceptance in order to matriculate.
    • Electronic official transcripts will be accepted through Credentials SolutionsNational Clearinghouse, or Parchment. Be sure to enter 51勛圖厙 as the recipient
    • Official transcripts can also be sent via mail to:

51勛圖厙
Office of Enrollment Services
3399 N. Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  • Current resume 
  • Personal statement of about 750 words outlining career objective(s), the reason(s) for selecting Marists MSIS program, desired specialization, and your personal and professional expectations from the program
  • A prerequisite course in Statistics is required for this program. If you have not completed a Statistics course, you may take it in your first semester at Marist.

International Applicants:

In addition to the above-listed requirements, international applicants must also submit the following:

  • Students from India, Nepal, or Pakistan are required to have First Class graduation with minimal backlogs.
    Usually this is a CGPA of 60% or higher, or GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 7/10
    • Upload all semester memos, consolidated marksheet, and provisional certificate
  • Students outside of the United States, India, Nepal, or Pakistan require a Course-by-Course degree evaluation from any of the companies found here
  • Proof of English proficiency is required for students who earned a Bachelors degree outside of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, or countries in Africa where English is the primary language. Scanned scores are accepted for applications. 
    • Minimum accepted scores are: Duolingo 115; IELTS 6.5; TOEFL new scoring system 4, old scoring system 79; or PTE 58
      (Duolingo is online. IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE exams must be taken at test centers.)
  • Financial Documents (bank statements and affidavits/declaration of finances may be sent after you are accepted. Find information at /admission/intl/apply-student-visa
  • Nonrefundable $38 USD application fee

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