Fully Funded Master Positions in Behavioral and Computational Economics

Chapman University - Economic Science Institute

Location: Orange County - United States

Salary: Full Tuition Fees and Research Assistantship

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 6th March 2026

Closes: 31st May 2026

Master of Science in Behavioral and Computational Economics

Salary: Full Tuition Fees and Research Assistantship

The Economic Science Institute (ESI) at Chapman University in Orange, California have a number of full scholarships, plus potential research assistantships, for its two year research focused Master degree program in Behavioural and Computational Economics (MSBCE) for its upcoming fall 2026 intake. The program is geared towards students with keen interest in designing systems that consider human behaviour in e-commerce, finance, health, energy, and public and private sector resource management. The MSBCE program is inspired by the experimental economics approach developed by ESI founder Vernon Smith, winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics.

In this intimate program, you will work alongside the internationally renowned research faculty, you will learn to investigate human behaviour in complex interactive systems using human subject experiments, computational modeling, and advanced data analysis techniques. You will have the opportunity to apply these skills to undertake rigorous scientific inquiry into the design, testing and implementation of novel systems for efficient trade, provision of services, scheduling of activities, and distribution of resources.

This innovative master’s program is open to any student with strong technical backgrounds. It complements students with undergraduate or master’s degrees in engineering, economics, computer science, physics, psychology, and mathematics. It uniquely prepares them for future employment and or graduate study.

Graduates are employed by companies such as Google, Toyota, Deloitte, Deepmind, Nike, Cornerstone Research, Core Logic, and CGI Technologies. Furthermore, graduates who have decided to pursue a PhD went to universities such as the California Institute of Technology, University of Virginia, Pennsylvania State University, UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, Stockholm School of Economics, and the University of Notre Dame.

For further inquiries, please contact Cyndi Dumas at dumas@chapman.edu

Application Process (Deadline is May 31, but international students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure sufficient time to complete the visa process)

Apply Online Now by clicking the Apply button above:

• Remit the non-refundable application fee of $60, payable to Chapman University.
• Submit official transcript from the baccalaureate degree granting institution only to: Office of Graduate Admission, Chapman University, Argyros Forum, Room 304, One University Drive, Orange, California 92866.
• Submit one letter of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant's academic abilities.
• Complete an interview either in person or via ZOOM. International applicants must demonstrate moderate English skills.