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Overview
Interdisciplinary Studies - Computational Social Science at George Mason University was the first CSS MA in the world and continues to advance the study of social science through computational methods (e.g., agent-based modeling, social network analysis, and big data).
The greatest strength of the Computational Social Science (CSS) at George Mason University lies in its ability to foster and promote interdisciplinary research that crosses traditional domain boundaries. Students use computationally intensive methods to solve current problems.
Who's in the Program
- Students range from recent college graduates to mid-career professionals.
- The CSS program is for students who seek a master's degree that integrates knowledge from several disciplines.
- While some computer knowledge is useful, students in the CSS program are not expected to be programmers.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Object-Oriented Modeling in Social Science
- Agent-based Modeling and Simulation
- Origins of Social Complexity
- Complexity Theory in the Social Sciences
- Spatial Agent-Based Models of Human-Environment Interactions
- Social Network Analysis
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
36 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Statistics Computer Sciences View 548 other Masters in Statistics in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
PTE Academic 59
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed online application for graduate study and application fee.
- An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or international equivalent, verified from copies of unofficial transcripts uploaded to the online application Self-Service Center.
Copies of unofficial university transcripts and any earned degree submitted using the application portal from all universities attended.
- All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be translated into English, if applicable, and submitted for evaluation to the Mason Office of Admissions.
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International
50832 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1412 USD per credit during 12 months. -
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50832 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1412 USD per credit during 12 months. -
In-State
18864 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 524 USD per credit during 12 months.
Living costs for Fairfax
1330 - 2300 USD /month
Living costs
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