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Bachelor of Computer Science, Economics, And Data Science

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Joint major building skills in economics, Computing, Optimization and data science.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Computer Science
Economics
And Data Science. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

Business
Academia
Graduate study in economics or computer science

Curriculum

Eight mathematics
Computation and algorithms subjects
Two data science subjects
Two intermediate economics subjects and three electives in data science or economic theory. Economics covers microeconomic theory
Econometrics and applied electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion with transcript (Secondary School Report)
Two teacher letters
International applicants are evaluated within their own education system. SAT or ACT required (no cutoff)
No GPA requirement.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with transcript (Secondary School Report), Two teacher letters; International applicants evaluated within their own education system; Transfer students apply separately

Language tests

IELTS 7
TOEFL iBT 90
PTE Academic 65
Cambridge 185
Duolingo 120

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Completed application form
Identification document
Language proficiency evidence if requested
Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines on the official website: Early Action 1 Nov 2026
Regular Action 4 Jan 2027. Apply online as a first-year applicant and pay the 75 USD fee. Submit the Secondary School Report with transcript
Two teacher letters
SAT or ACT scores and
If needed
An English test (IELTS
TOEFL iBT
PTE
Cambridge or Duolingo). Send financial aid forms by 30 Nov 2026 (Early Action) or 15 Feb 2027 (Regular). Decisions arrive mid-December (EA) or mid-March (RA).

Other costs

Tuition per year	$67,140 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Cambridge campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering and Schwarzman College of Computing
Department	Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Economics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm award criteria and funding with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
4 Jan 2027
51 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.