B.Tech Computer Science and Economics at School of Computer Science, UPES Dehradun Offline Course

The B.Tech. in Computer Science & Economics (CS Econ) is a four-year, ~160-credit program that brings together core Computer Science and core Economics to help students model real-world markets using computation. Built around computational finance, game theory and machine learning, the curriculum balances foundational coursework with electives, capstone projects and internships, delivered through project-based, interdisciplinary, data-powered learning.

A key differentiator is its emphasis on mechanism design (a specialised area of game theory), where students learn to build “truthful” auctions and efficient matching systems—skills relevant to pricing and allocation problems such as surge-pricing models or ad-bidding engines. The program also develops “quantamental” capability—combining data, algorithms and rigorous economic theory—so students can apply models to real datasets across sectors such as energy, logistics and infrastructure.

As AI systems increasingly participate in buying, selling and optimisation, the program includes a unique focus on AI alignment and incentive engineering through computational incentives—training students to reduce the risk of models “gaming the system”. It is designed for the “techno-social thinker”: someone who enjoys maths and coding, and is equally curious about how markets move, how platforms grow, and how incentives shape outcomes.