Rice University
Master of Computational Science and Engineering (MCSE) - Machine Learning
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Admission Snapshot
Typical admitted student: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated proficiency in programming and mathematics. GRE scores are typically required or strongly recommended.
About This Program
A non-thesis professional degree providing expertise in computational techniques and data engineering for technical and managerial leadership.
Career Outcomes
Lead as Machine Learning Engineer in Engineering AI with machine learning expertise
- 1. Machine Learning Engineer
- 2. Data Scientist
- 3. AI/ML Research Scientist
- 4. Quantitative Analyst
What You'll Learn
- Design and implement machine learning models for classification, regression, clustering, and prediction tasks
- Develop deep learning architectures and apply neural networks to complex real-world problems
- Apply data mining and statistical techniques to extract insights from large datasets
- Execute end-to-end machine learning projects from problem definition through deployment and evaluation
Curriculum Highlights
The interdisciplinary curriculum features core courses in computational applied mathematics, statistics, and computer science, including iterative methods and numerical analysis.
Top Employers
Top employers for machine learning graduates include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, OpenAI, and leading financial institutions such as JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs.
Admissions
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated proficiency in programming and mathematics. GRE scores are typically required or strongly recommended.
Application Materials
- Statement of Purpose: Required
- Letters of Recommendation: 3
- Resume: Required
- Transcripts: Official transcripts required
Academic Requirements
- Degree Required: Master of Science (MS)
- GRE: Required or Strongly Recommended
- TOEFL/IELTS: Required for international students (TOEFL 80+ / IELTS 6.5+)
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