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Gaining acceptance into Marist’s highly competitive IMC master’s degree program depends on a variety of factors, which can include undergraduate academic performance, professional work experience, GRE/GMAT scores, and an application essay. Critical qualifications of successful IMC applicants include the desire to excel in a challenging academic environment and the ability to communicate articulately through persuasive writing.

New classes begin every September and January. Applications are accepted year round with a fall deadline of August 1 and a spring deadline of December 1.

Application Requirements:

  • Graduate admissions application
  • $50.00 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Official  undergraduate/graduate transcripts  from all institutions attended
  • A current résumé
  • Completed recommendation forms from three references
  • A personal statement
  • Official GRE or GMAT scores are required. However, the GRE or GMAT requirement will be waived for any applicant who has an undergraduate degree in Communication (Advertising or Public Relations) or Business (Marketing or related fields) with 3.0+ cumulative GPA AND you fulfill one of the two criteria listed below:
    • Criterion One: You have taken a graduate course and received a grade of "B" or better
    • Criterion Two: You have three years of experience in either Advertising, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Marketing, Sales or a related field.

Aid for graduate students at Marist is available in many forms, including low-interest loans, merit-based, and need-
based scholarships. It is recommended that students file for aid as early in the admissions process as possible. Decisions on financial aid are made after admission to Marist. For more information on financial aid opportunities and deadlines, visit our Tuition and Finances page.

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