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The Master of Computational and Applied Mathematics (MCAAM) is an advanced, professional degree program designed for students interested in a technical career in industry or business. The MCAAM program provides students with a fundamental understanding of computational and applied mathematics tools that are essential to tackle complex problems in science, engineering and business. The MCAAM degree does not require a thesis.

It takes one and a half to two years to complete an MCAAM degree when studying full time. One hundred percent of MCAAM graduates received employment offers before they graduate. With proper planning and coordination of undergraduate major(s) and senior year courses, Rice undergraduates have the option to complete the MCAAM degree with just a fifth year of study. Candidates can also pursue the MCAAM degree part-time while working in industry.

By entering the MCAAM program, you are joining a cohort of students enrolled in various professional master鈥檚 programs in the school of engineering.

Upon completing the MCAAM degree, students will be able to:

1. Acquire broad, advanced knowledge in Computational and Applied Mathematics that is also deep within a major sub-discipline.
2. Demonstrate an ability to gain employment or advancement in a technical field related to Computational and Applied Mathematics.

Students pursuing the MCAAM degree must complete:

• A minimum of 10 courses (30 credit hours) to satisfy degree requirements.
• A minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level study (graduate semester credit hours, coursework at the 500-level or above).
• A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken at Rice University.
• A minimum of 24 graduate semester credit hours must be taken in standard or traditional courses (with a course type of lecture, seminar, laboratory, lecture/laboratory).
• A minimum residency enrollment of one fall or spring semester of part-time graduate study at Rice University.
• A maximum of 2 courses (6 graduate semester credit hours) from transfer credit. For additional departmental guidelines regarding transfer credit, see the Policies tab.
• A minimum overall GPA of 2.67 or higher in all Rice coursework.
• A minimum program GPA of 2.67 or higher in all Rice coursework that satisfies requirements for the non-thesis master鈥檚 degree.
• This professional degree program emphasizes the applied aspects of mathematics, and requires satisfactory completion of at least 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework approved by the department.