Bridge Programs

Qualifying Degree Programs

Applicants with a 3-year non-U.S. bachelor’s degree (or who only have the equivalent of 15 years of sequential education) cannot enroll directly into a master’s program at FDU. However, FDU offers a 3-year Bridge program for students interested in pursuing the following programs:

• MBA
• MS in Management Information Systems
• MS in Computer Science
• MS in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
• MHMS in Hospitality Management Studies

NOTE: Applicants whose bachelor’s degree curriculum is compliant with the Bologna Declaration are considered for direct admission to master’s programs at FDU, as are applicants whose three-year bachelor’s degree programs were accredited with a grade of A or above by NAAC in India.

Admission Requirements

• Students applying to a Bridge program should apply as a regular Graduate applicant.
• In addition to all required documents, you must include a statement of purpose requesting admission into a specific Bridge program.

Program Requirements

• The Bridge programs typically require 10 courses/30 credits that can be completed 1 year before joining the regular graduate program.
• Students work with their academic adviser to choose appropriate courses, which may be at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• The Bridge program consists of 24 credits in the first year.

Alternatives

Applicants with a 3-year degree who are not interested in the Bridge program and/or are pursuing a different major can either:

• Complete 1 progressive year of academic coursework at an accredited institution in your home country, e.g., a post-graduate degree program or the first year of a Master’s from an accredited institution.
• Apply to FDU as an Undergraduate Transfer Applicant

Deadlines

• Fall (August) Semester:  July 1
• Spring (January) Semester: December 1

Admissions are processed on a rolling basis year-round.

Deadlines may vary according to the program. Please check your desired major’s department website for more details.