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 Cybersecurity

Being one of unique institutions with a true major in Cybersecurity, this program is designed to do more than teach you about the industry. It is designed to create a path for you to impact the future of cybersecurity. With the faculty leadership, cutting-edge technology, and hands-on experiences that this program offers, you’ll not only earn your place in the industry – you’ll change, improve, and navigate the cybersecurity industry even further into the future.

Become the Next Leader in Cybersecurity Through an Advanced Curriculum

Looking to make a difference in the future of cybersecurity? Our curriculum is designed to provide you with the tools to assume leadership roles in cybersecurity innovation. You’ll learn about:

  • Fundamental concepts based on established cybersecurity professional standards
  • Cyber-defense tools and techniques
  • Security governance, risk management, auditing, and ethics
  • Penetration testing of data center servers, storage, and networks
  • Cryptography, forensics, and cyberwarfare
  • Mobile device and wireless security

For more information - https://www.marist.edu/cybersecurity

  • 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)

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.

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.