12-Month Master of Computational Social Science
Empower Your Social Science Degree with Data Skills
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“MaCSS allows me to utilize my sociological background while also equipping me with computational tools, enabling me to address social issues from a different, data-driven perspective.”
-Citlalli Mendez-Santeno
“MaCSS’ emphasis on practical application, paired with its sophisticated interdisciplinary curriculum, perfectly aligns with my goal of becoming a data analyst who can answer a wide range of social questions with innovative approaches”
– Sangmin Lee
“I love how MaCSS provides career development courses to help students with interviewing, networking strategies, and resume workshops, which provide a step by step guideline to be successful in job searching and my future career.”
– Eloise Qin
“My favourite thing about MaCSS so far is the amazing team of advisors and professors; apart from being excellent instructors and resources, everyone has been incredibly supportive”
– Srishti Gojamgunde
“The MaCSS program offers a unique ability to leverage social science perspectives in a technical context. This is the ideal program for me to be able to expand my skill set and use data-driven methods to solve real-world problems”
– Mina Mohebbi
With MaCSS, You’ll:
- Uncover deeper insights: Go beyond basic statistical analysis to answer complex questions about human behavior, social structures, and the forces shaping our world.
- Develop innovative solutions: Address a wide array of social concerns, from inequality and exclusion to healthcare access and climate change, with data-driven solutions informed by a deep understanding of human needs.
- Prepare for impactful careers: MaCSS graduates are highly sought after for data analyst roles in business, government, and nonprofits, where they can use their unique skillset to make a real-world difference.
Ready to Learn More?
Sign up here to learn more about MACSS and attend a live online information session
Upcoming Information Sessions
Thursday, November 8, 2024
12:00pm-1:00pm
Thursday, November 14
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Application Review Sessions
During Application Review Sessions each section of the application is covered, along with information about what faculty are looking for in each section
Thursday, November 7, 2024
6:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday, November 14
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
11:00am – 12:00pm
Last one before Dec 2 deadline!
Curriculum Overview
The MaCSS curriculum integrates three components: computing tools and techniques, statistical approaches to data analysis, and social-science theories and findings. This structure will provide students with rigorous training in statistical and computational methods supported by a deep understanding of people, communities, and whole societies. The structure will also emphasize real-world applications of this knowledge.
Admissions
Are you intellectually curious and eager to learn new cutting-edge data-analysis methods?
Are you interested in answering society’s biggest questions with data?
Then the MaCSS is the program for you.
Apply by December 2nd