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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Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics

What sets Marist’s Data Science and Analytics program apart is its direct connection to real-world application. Working hand-in-hand with major data institutions like IBM provides you with the opportunities to not only retain the theory of Data Science and Analytics but to apply it from day one of your academic career.

Take Career-Complementing Coursework

The Data Science and Analytics curriculum is designed to provide a foundational base in the discipline while diving deep into data science coursework. Develop computer science fundamentals with courses such as Algorithm Analysis & Design and Database Management, expand into data science classes like Machine Learning and Data Mining & Predictive Analytics, and round out your academics with unique electives like Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support & Business Intelligence Systems. Data Science and Analytics is available as a major and a minor so you can integrate the program to best suit your future goals

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Tap Into Our Marist-IBM Partnership

Recognized as one of the 25 Most Connected Campuses in the U.S. by Princeton Review and Forbes, Marist has garnered meaningful partnerships with major institutions in technology, including IBM. Through the Marist/IBM Joint Study program, you can participate in testing of IBM’s new concepts and technology right here on campus in our Enterprise Computing Lab, our Internet of Things (IoT) Lab, and our Cloud Computing and Analytics Lab. The partnership also grants our students access to conferences like IBM’s TechConnect, resources like IBM’s Open Source Development Lab, and internship and career opportunities for during after your time at Marist.

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Learn From Well-Renowned Faculty in the Field

Not only will you be learning Data Science and Analytics from experienced faculty, but you’ll be learning from experts who are respected and recognized within the field. For example, Prof. Eitel Lauría has worked in the IS/IT industry for 20+ years, serving as a technology consultant to IBM, Microsoft, ExxonMobil, Reuters, Hewlett Packard, GE Global Research, and the World Bank among other global corporations. Having published his research in data science, business intelligence, predictive analytics, and statistical machine learning, Professor Lauría even presented research at the LatinX in AI Workshop at the International Conference on Machine Learning.

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https://www.marist.edu/data-science-analytics 

  • A completed transfer application
  • One letter of recommendation
  • One personal essay (details in application)
  • Provide a list of courses currently in progress and include the course numbers (e.g., ENG100)
  • English Proficiency Exam results if you are a non-native English-speaking student. Marist accepts the TOEFL or the IELTS. Marist accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, or the Duolingo English Test.
    Note: The English Proficiency Exam result requirement can be waived for students who have met any of the following criteria:
    • Completed an International Baccalaureate Diploma
    • Attained a minimum score of 500 on the SAT Critical Reading or Writing section
    • Attended a U.S. or international school taught in English for a minimum of four years without any English as a Second Language courses
    • Completed one academic year studying at a United States college or university
    • TOEFL - Students must submit a minimum score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam or a 213 on the computer based TOEFL or an 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL exam
    • IELTS - Students must submit a minimum score of 6.5
      Note: All test scores must come directly from the Testing Service to Marist College. The Marist report code is 2400. Scores must be less than two years old from the first day of class of the proposed term of entry.
    • Duolingo English Test- Students must submit a minimum score of 115
  • Official United States high school/secondary school transcripts if applicable and/or official translated high school/secondary school transcripts of all foreign academic credentials (examination results and grade reports)
  • Official United States college or university transcripts if applicable and/or an official translation and credit evaluation of all foreign college or university credentials (examination results and grade reports)
  • Official results of the SAT or ACT exam if you want the Admission Committee to consider your scores (Marist is test optional)
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee

Students must submit their completed application no later than the appropriate deadline. Accepted students will receive a letter of admission and an enrollment form. Once an accepted student submits an enrollment deposit, an I-20 form that enables the student to apply for an F-1 Student Visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate will be mailed. Please see the visa process here. For additional information about studying in the United States and to locate the U.S. government representative in your country, please log on to http://www.educationusa.state.gov.

https://www.marist.edu/admission/intl/apply#Freshman 

Fall Semester: June 1st – August 23rd (Admission is rolling)
Spring Semester: November 1st – January 22nd

https://www.marist.edu/admission/intl/apply 

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.