MCAAM Computational and Applied Mathematics at Rice University

Programme overview

The MCAAM is a non-thesis professional master's degree emphasising the applied aspects of mathematics. Graduates gain broad advanced knowledge of computational and applied mathematics, proficiency in scientific computing and the ability to communicate technical ideas.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing | Department: Computational Applied Mathematics and Operations Research | Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum 10 courses) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

Two core courses from CMOR 520 Computational Science, CMOR 522 Numerical Analysis, CMOR 530 Iterative Methods and CMOR 541 Linear and Integer Programming (6 credits), plus at least eight CMOR electives at 500-level or above; up to three courses may come from outside CMOR.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree completion needs a 2.67 minimum GPA. Rice undergraduates may apply in their junior or senior year through a fifth-year option. Rice engineering master's programmes (applies to the programme group): applicants generally need at least a 3.0 (B) undergraduate GPA; the GRE is generally not required, though individual programmes may recommend or require it; three letters of recommendation; official transcripts from every university attended. International applicants without a degree from an English-language institution need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 7 or Duolingo English Test 115. Deadlines vary by programme.

Requirements published at program group level.

Fall 2027 entry; most doctoral programmes close December 1, 2026; professional master's programmes such as MCS, MDS, MME and MChE use rolling or later deadlines (May 1 international, July 1 domestic).

Master's application fee is $85. Mechanical Engineering MME and Chemical Engineering MChE close May 1 (international) and July 1 (domestic) for Fall; Computer Science MCS/MDS close between February 10, 2027 (scholarship consideration) and July 1, 2027.

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