Student Admissions

 

Applicants are required to complete the appropriate EC-Council University student application form.  The University accepts applications by post, facsimile, web, or via e-mail.  The University operates a screening procedure for all applicants with respect to criminal convictions.

 

The application fee is $100.00 USD, and is non-refundable.  Required application forms and additional information on application procedures are available from the EC-Council University administration office, or website athttp://www.eccuni.us.

 

Selection to the Master of Security Science is competitive.  EC-Council University is seeking well qualified applicants who have the potential to excel in the field of Security Science.  EC-Council University reviews all applications, as we look for students who have strong academic records and experiences in and outside of the classroom.  It is difficult to predict a candidate’s chances of admission, but decisions are made from a candidate’s academic records, experience, test scores, and additional information that has been provided.

 

Additional documentation in support of an applicant’s candidacy may be requested as deemed necessary by EC-Council University.  All application documents are the property of EC-Council University, and will not be returned to the applicant, although some exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis.

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Any individual may apply for admission to EC-Council University if he/she meets the standards for admission. A person with the following qualifications could be eligible for admission to the graduate program at EC-Council University:

A)  All applicants must have an earned a Bachelor’s degree (or the foreign equivalent).

B)  Any applicant with a degree from a non-US institution must have his or her academic credentials evaluated by a recognized member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org/members.htm.  ECU requires a Comprehensive Course by Course evaluation be completed by the credentialing service for each foreign institution the student has attended.  Evaluations and transcripts received directly from the evaluation service will be accepted as official documents.  Foreign post-secondary transcripts that have not been evaluated will not be accepted by the ECU Office of Admissions.   All documents written and issued in a foreign language must have a certified English translation attached.

C) International applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English by satisfying one of the following requirements:

• Submit official TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper Based Test) - minimum 530 or (IBT) Internet Based Test - minimum 71 or (IELTS) International English Language Test - minimum 6.5 Test ;
• Submit official transcripts stating the student’s completion of six (6) semester hours (or equivalent) of college-level English (excluding English as a Second Language [ESL] courses) with a grade of C or higher; or
• Submit documentation that the student has taken courses conducted in the English language.

D) Students must have obtained a bachelor’s degree with an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

E) International or domestic students whose undergraduate degrees are not in or related to the subject of Information Technology will be further evaluated based on work experience in the field and/or certifications achieved in Information Technology prior to an admission decision.

F) Applicants who are denied admission can appeal the decision to the Dean.