MA in Computational Social Science, George Mason University

The MA in Computational Social Science at George Mason University was the first Computational Social Science (CSS) master's program in the world, training students to investigate social science questions using modern computational tools including agent-based modelling, social network analysis, and big data. Students work one-on-one with faculty on a project or thesis of interest, and benefit from Mason's proximity to Washington, D.C. for seminars with NGOs, government agencies, and visiting professors. Total cost is approximately ₹72,09,523 for Indian students over 12 Months. Graduates have gone on to organisations including the U.S. Army, CACI, DARPA, and top research universities for doctoral study. Graduates move into research, data analysis, and policy roles across government, academia, and technology sectors.