Marist College
3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States

Marist College is a private university in Poughkeepsie, New York. Founded in 1905, Marist was formed by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious institute, to prepare brothers for their vocations as educators. By 1969, the college had become private with a predominantly lay board of trustees and in 2003, the Catholic Church recognized Marist as a secular institution.

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Marist’s MS in Computer Science - Software Development provides you with the hands-on resources and advanced technology to excel in the design, development, and implementation of software systems. Designed to meet the needs of computer professionals without interrupting your current career path, you’ll earn a state-of-the-art education during evening courses in either a part-time or full-time schedule. A STEM degree, the MSCS program utilizes exclusive tech partnerships with industry leaders such as IBM, and innovative on-ground technology, so you can graduate with the extensive software development experience employers are looking for.

A Curriculum Designed for Experience

Designed to provide computer professionals with the advanced skills needed to progress in their career paths, the MS in Software Development curriculum is heavily based in hands-on learning experiences. Students will work closely with our advanced technology as a core element of their coursework, including:

  • zEnterprise Machine Laboratory
  • New York State Cloud Computer and Analytics Center
  • Security Operations Center
  • IBM LinuxOne III platform
  • Other technological systems through the Marist/IBM Joint Study

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For more information -https://www.marist.edu/master-computer-science-software-development

https://www.marist.edu/master-computer-science-software-development 

MS in Computer Science - Software Development 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 (GradCAS).  

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

Marist College
Office of Enrollment Services
3399 N. Road
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

  • Current resume specifying programming languages known
  • Personal statement of about 750 words outlining career objective(s), the reason(s) for selecting Marist’s MSCS program, desired specialization, and your personal and professional expectations from the program
  • Prerequisite courses in object-oriented programming, advanced data structures, computer organization and architecture, and discrete mathematics are required but may be taken in conjunction with MSCS courses
  • Nonrefundable $50 application fee
  • Minimum accepted scores are: Duolingo 115, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 79, or PTE 58
  • Financial Documents (bank statements and affidavits/declaration of finances may be sent after you are accepted. Find information at https://www.marist.edu/admission/intl/apply-student-visa
  • Term – fall or spring
  • Institution – Marist College
  • Program – MS in Computer Science-Software Development

Admission documents for Fall are preferred by June 15.*
Admission documents for Spring are preferred by November 1.*


*Applications received after the preferred deadline are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

https://www.marist.edu/admission/graduate/intl/faqs 

There is currently no place to add Indo Global Studies. Please send student details and their documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will contact Marist for coding, and they will submit the application on behalf of the student.