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Virtual Information Session

Explore Rice’s Online Master's in
Computer Science & Data Science
Programs

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
12 p.m. CT · Live on Zoom

Considering a graduate degree that fits your career and your calendar? Join us for a live conversation with the faculty who teach in Rice’s online master’s programs and the students earning their degrees right now.

Bring your questions about curriculum, admissions, tuition, and what it’s really like to learn online at Rice — our panelists will answer them live.

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Two programs. One Rice standard.

MCS@Rice

Online Master of Computer
Science

Build advanced skills in software engineering, systems, and machine learning in a top ranked #3 in the nation — no thesis or GRE required to apply.

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MDS@Rice

Online Master of Data Science

Learn to turn data into decisions with coursework spanning statistics, machine learning, and data engineering — taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.

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