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Rice University, Master, Energy Economics

 United States

Entry requirements

In general, applicants should have at least a 3.00 (B) grade point average, or the equivalent, in undergraduate work. TOEFL scores if the applicant's native language is not English (a TOEFL score of 600 or higher on the paper test or 90 or higher on the iBT version is required for admission to Rice), or IELTS score in lieu of TOEFL (an IELTS score of 7 or greater is required). Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). The ideal candidate would come from, or seek, a business development and/or strategic planning position within the energy sector. This candidate would also possess a predisposition for using economic models and quantitative methods to help form well-reasoned insights into energy sector developments. The candidate need not have previously studied economics at the university level.

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Location

Houston has two airports: William P. Hobby (HOU), 11 miles to the south of campus and George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), 24 miles to the north. Intercontinental is a hub of global travel. Hobby is a hub for regional, domestic travel. Together they offer 1,000 flights a day in and out of Houston.


Most major rental car companies have locations at both airports. SuperShuttle and taxis provide ground transportation services from both airports.


The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, (METRO) provides bus and rail service from destinations around Houston. There is a METRORail stop across the street from the main entrance of the Rice campus. The rail line travels up and down Main Street, serving downtown, the Texas Medical Center and Reliant Park.