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QMSS is an interdisciplinary M.A. degree program.  Students are trained to apply quantitative methods to social science problems as they arise in business, government and nonprofit organizations.

QMSS invites applications from students who have, or will have received by the time of enrollment, a baccalaureate granted by a college or university of recognized standing.  Applicants should have a strong background in social sciences or quantitative methods and be interested in deepening their analytical skills and broadening their knowledge of the social sciences.

In addition to the requirements listed below, all students must submit 1 official transcript showing courses and grades per school attended, a Statement of Academic Purpose and 3 letters of evaluation from academic sources. All international students whose native language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is from an institution in a country whose official language is not English, must submit scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS. For more information, refer to our Admissions Information and Frequently Asked Questions pages.