Master of Computational Economics

Rice University

The Master of Computational Economics (MCECON) is an innovative two-year, 40-credit, non-thesis graduate program designed to equip students with advanced computational and analytical training. These skills are increasingly vital for navigating and resolving complex economic challenges needed to compete in the modern workforce and for advanced study. The program uniquely integrates robust economic theory and rigorous econometric methodology with cutting-edge data science tools. Our interdisciplinary approach prepares graduates for a wide array of in-demand career opportunities across both the private and public sectors, while simultaneously offering a structured pathway for those aspiring to pursue further doctoral studies in economics.