The primary goal of the Information Systems - Business Analytics programme from Marist College is to help meet the increasing demand for knowledgeable personnel who possess a balanced combination of technical and managerial skills.
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About
The Information Systems - Business Analytics programme from Marist College offers an advanced information system and technology education for IT and business professionals looking to advance their knowledge in the technology sector. The MSIS program provides expertise and experience in information technology and systems, information resources management and strategy and a broad variety of cutting-edge technical courses.
The Master of Science in Information Systems graduate degree is especially appropriate for technical and business professionals who wish to become agents of organizational change, innovators and technical thought leaders of the future.
Business Analytics (BA) Concentration:
- Helps professionals gain expertise in accessing and manipulating data, as well as applying analytical techniques to extract information from data and using it to predict future trends and behavior patterns
- Students acquire hands-on experience with cutting-edge analytical methods and software tools, leveraging the use of information technology to help improve decision making
- Provides exposure to practical applications using real-world data
- Specific career paths for the graduating BA professional include data analyst/architect, database administrator, business analyst, data science specialist, and business analytics manager
- The foundation for professionals who aspire to become a Chief Data Officer (CDO)
Marist's Master of Science in Information Systems Business Analytics (BA) Degree Track is designed to help professionals gain expertise in accessing and manipulating data, as well as applying analytical techniques to extract information from data to predict future trends and behavior patterns. In this sequence, students acquire hands-on experience with cutting-edge analytical methods and software tools, leveraging the use of information technology to help improve decision-making with real-world data.
Careers
Specific career paths for the graduating BA professional include data analyst/architect, database administrator, business analyst, data science specialist, and business analytics manager. The sequence also provides the foundation for professionals who aspire to become a Chief Data Officer (CDO).
Contact Marist to learn more about earning the MSIS Master’s degree through the Business Analytics concentration. The Information Systems degree is available through our on-campus or online curriculum, allowing students to earn their graduate degree with flexibility.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Systems & Information Concepts in Organizations
- Data Management
- Data Communications
- Information Analysis & Systems Design
- Accounting
- Capstone Project
- Information Systems Policy
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
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- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus, Online
- More information Go to the programme website
English Language Requirements
You only need to take one of these language tests:
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Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120. Read more about TOEFL iBT ®.
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550The TOEFL®PBT is administered in a paper format and measures your ability to use and understand English in a classroom setting at the college or university level. It accurately measures how well you can listen, read and write in English while performing academic tasks. Read more about TOEFL®PBT.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: 3
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
- Unofficial transcripts from each college/university attended must be uploaded to the application for admission decision
- Current resume
- Personal statement Personal statement outlining career objective(s), the reason(s) for selecting Marist’s MSIS program, desired specialization, and your personal and professional expectations from the program
- Prerequisite course(s) - an introduction to statistics course is required. Applicants interested in the computer networks and security concentration must have completed a course in inter-networking
- Nonrefundable $50 application fee
Tuition Fee
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Living costs for Poughkeepsie
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Funding
We know that graduate education is a significant investment for many students, and we want to be sure you receive the best value for your investment. Many students discover that with the proper options, the cost of Marist College Graduate School is within reach.
The Marist College Office of Student Financial Services is committed to providing affordability options and managing the equitable distribution of student aid funds. The office coordinates student employment both on and off campus and is responsible for student billing. We are dedicated to promoting accessibility through personalized service and integrity.
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