MASTER’S PROGRAMS
LOS ANGELES
The University of Southern California, founded in 1880 in Los Angeles, provides a dynamic setting for students to explore a wide range of cultural and educational opportunities. As the second largest metropolis in the U.S., Los Angeles is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the nation. The city is also a hub of technological innovation and a global center for many industries including entertainment and electronic gaming; biomedical research and development; and aerospace and astronautics. Southern California’s moderate climate and varied landscape allows for year-round recreation including skiing, hiking, and surfing, among many other activities. Centrally located with close proximity to the ocean and beautiful beaches, the USC campus is within an hour’s drive to the desert and mountains.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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365,000+ ALUMNI WORLDWIDE
VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING The Viterbi School of Engineering is one of the oldest and largest professional schools on the USC campus and consistently ranks among the top graduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report and the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Building on over a century of innovation in research and education — and energized by an underlying optimism that engineering delivers the promise of a better life — the Viterbi School continues to attract students and scholars from around the world.
USC Engineering began in 1905 ENGINEERING STUDENT POPULATION 30% female graduate students
70% male graduate students
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graduate students ~4,800
undergraduate students ~2,400
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS INNOVATIVE FACULTY
ANDREA HODGE
MIKE GRUNTMAN
STACEY FINLEY
IRAJ ERSHAGHI
BEHROKH KHOSHNEVIS
BHASKAR KRISHNAMACHARI
BARRY BOEHM
BURCIN BECERIK-GERBER
dvancing and fulfilling the promise of “ Aengineering to empower society as the
enabling discipline of our times — we call this Engineering+” —YANNIS YORTSOS, DEAN, USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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ENGINEERING ALUMNI WORLDWIDE
USC INTERNATIONAL OFFICES
Beijing Seoul Shanghai Hong Kong Mumbai
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36 10 Faculty members elected to the National Academy of Engineering
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junior faculty recognized by MIT Technology Review as “the world’s 35 top innovators under 35” over the past five years
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180 tenure-track faculty
Research Centers & Labs and a leader in federallyfunded research
MASTER’S PROGRAMS AEROSPACE & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Aerospace Engineering A erospace Engineering/Engineering Management (dual degree) A erospace & Mechanical Engineering specializations: Computational Fluid & Solid Mechanics, Dynamics & Control Mechanical Engineering M echanical Engineering/Engineering Management (dual degree) M echanical Engineering—Energy Conversion Product Development Engineering
• • • • • • • ASTRONAUTICAL ENGINEERING • Astronautical Engineering BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING • Biomedical Engineering • Biomedical Engineering (Neuroengineering track) • B iomedical Engineering—Medical Imaging & Imaging Informatics • Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering CHEMICAL & PETROLEUM ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS SCIENCE • Chemical Engineering • Petroleum Engineering etroleum Engineering specializations: Smart Oilfield Technologies, • PGeoscience Technologies • Materials Engineering • Materials Science CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING • Civil Engineering ivil Engineering specializations: Construction Engineering, Structural • CEngineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems, Water & Waste Management
• Construction Management • Environmental Engineering
COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer Science C omputer Science specializations: Computer Networks, Computer Security, Data Science, Game Development, High Performance Computing & Simulation, Intelligent Robotics, Multimedia & Creative Technologies, Software Engineering Computer Science—Scientists & Engineers
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• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING • Computer Engineering • Electrical Engineering • E lectrical Engineering/Engineering Management (dual degree) lectrical Engineering specializations: Computer Networks, • EElectric Power, Multimedia & Creative Technologies, VLSI Design, Wireless Networks E lectrical Engineering—Wireless Health Technology Financial Engineering
• • INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING • Analytics • Engineering Management • Industrial & Systems Engineering • Manufacturing Engineering • Operations Research Engineering • Systems Architecting & Engineering ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY • Green Technologies INFORMATICS • Cyber Security Engineering • Communication Informatics • Data Informatics • Spatial Informatics
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AN EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITY As a global leader in education and research, the University of Southern California attracts talented students and scholars from around the world. The Viterbi School of Engineering is a diverse and welcoming community where students are encouraged to learn and grow from their peers and mentors. Graduate engineering students can take advantage of the wealth of resources available for an enriching student experience. The Viterbi Graduate Student Association (VGSA) promotes student interaction across engineering departments with various academic and social activities. To foster student innovation and entrepreneurship, the Viterbi Startup Garage offers handson workshops, world-class mentoring, and funding support. Viterbi Student Engagement and Career Connections provides numerous career workshops and corporate networking events for engineering students who are seeking internship and employment opportunities. As a student at USC, you will become part of the Trojan Family, a worldwide alumni network that provides a lifelong connection to the University and its partners. Trojan alumni can be found in all 50 U.S. states and virtually every region of the world. The Viterbi School’s community is comprised of talented and dynamic individuals. Students and faculty members with a broad range of experiences, interests, and ethnic backgrounds are a critical component to the rich learning environment at USC.
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AEROSPACE & MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Aerospace and mechanical engineers conduct extensive basic and applied research within and across disciplinary boundaries; they also synthesize research from many other disciplines Three major strategic themes guide the direction and enrich the contents of education and research programs: Biodynamical Systems, Energy Engineering, and Exploration Technologies The department is continuing its vigorous growth into emerging fields including bio-inspired transport systems, micro-scale fluids, micro manufacturing, and metals synthesis and testing MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Engineering/Engineering Management (dual degree) Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering specializations: Computational Fluid & Solid Mechanics, Dynamics & Control Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Management (dual degree) Mechanical Engineering—Energy Conversion Product Development Engineering
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One of the only stand-alone academic departments of Astronautical Engineering in the nation, it encompasses the dynamic and cutting-edge fields of advanced science and space technology Students benefit from the expertise of faculty members and lecturers with real-world experience and insight into current space industry practices Graduates are well prepared to join the space sector of the aerospace industry, government research and development centers, and laboratories MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERED Astronautical Engineering
ASTRONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Ranks in the top tier of all U.S. Biomedical Engineering departments in terms of research funding per faculty and hosts 6 internationally recognized, funded research centers Professor Mark Humayun developed the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, the world’s first FDA approved device intended to restore some functional vision to people suffering from blindness Prepares students for diverse professional careers at the interface between engineering, biology, and medicine MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Engineering (Neuroengineering track) Biomedical Engineering—Medical Imaging & Imaging Informatics Medical Device and Diagnostic Engineering
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The Mork Family Department fosters and cultivates synergies between its three disciplines to further research and development in energy production and delivery, nanotechnology, biochemical processes, and medical devices With expertise in advanced materials, and computational simulations and methods, the department is providing the world with profound scientific, technological, social, and humanitarian advances Associate Professor Andrea Armani was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. She holds joint appointments in Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED Chemical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Engineering specializations: Smart Oilfield Technologies, Geoscience Technologies Materials Engineering Materials Science
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CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
The Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is educating professionals who will be responsible for creating a sustainable world by being planners, designers, constructors, and operators of the built and natural environment Assistant Professor George Ban-Weiss has been recognized by MIT Technology Review as one of the “world’s top 35 innovators under 35” for his research on how humans alter the environment from urban to global scales Many graduates have become leaders and decision makers in shaping public, environmental, and infrastructure policy, in addition to applying their knowledge as practicing engineers in these fields MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED Civil Engineering Civil Engineering specializations: Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems, Water & Waste Management Construction Management Environmental Engineering
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A research and education leader in computation, information, and digital media, offering innovative environments for interdisciplinary study and collaboration Faculty members include pioneers in the fields of modern cryptography, Internet and database technologies, software engineering, computational neuroscience, robotics, natural language processing, and computational biology, and network sciences Students are provided a deep understanding of both fundamentals and important current issues in computer science and computer engineering so that they may either obtain productive employment or pursue advanced degrees MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED Computer Science Computer Science specializations: Computer Networks, Computer Security, Data Science, Game Development, High Performance Computing & Simulation, Intelligent Robotics, Multimedia & Creative Technologies, Software Engineering Computer Science—Scientists & Engineers (developed for students who do not have a B.S. in Computer Science)
COMPUTER SCIENCE
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Among the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering’s distinguished faculty are the inventors of the first high power laser, the error correction coding used in CDs, and the world’s most sophisticated face-recognition algorithm Our school’s namesake, Andrew Viterbi, is a faculty member of the Ming Hsieh department and the developer of the Viterbi algorithm, the basis for wireless communication National Medal of Science recipient and Viterbi School Professor Solomon Golomb’s work in number theory is now part of communication and cryptographic systems all over the world MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering/Engineering Management (dual degree) Electrical Engineering specializations: Computer Networks, Electric Power, Multimedia & Creative Technologies, VLSI Design, Wireless Networks E lectrical Engineering—Wireless Health Technology Financial Engineering
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INDUSTRIAL & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
The Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is focused on the design, operation, integration and improvement of products, processes, and socio-technical systems Professor Behrokh Khoshnevis is working with NASA to design and build structures on the moon and Mars, with his “Contour Crafting” technology Graduates have pursued careers and internships in a variety of industries such as consulting, technology, development, software, supply chains, manufacturing, and engineering management MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED Analytics Engineering Management Industrial & Systems Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Operations Research Engineering Systems Architecting & Engineering
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HOW TO APPLY APPLICATION DEADLINES (M.S.)
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JANUARY 15
AUGUST 31
SEPTEMBER 15
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Visit viterbi.usc.edu/gradscholarships for more information on funding opportunities
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS FINANCIAL SUPPORT International applicants (those who are, or will be, in the United States on a non-immigrant visa) must submit documented evidence of financial support ENGLISH PROFICIENCY USC graduate applicants are required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores to demonstrate English-language proficiency as part of the application process
Visit gapp.usc.edu/international for complete details on application requirements for international applicants ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Detailed information on the following can be found at viterbi.usc.edu/gapp: Application criteria & tips for applying Tuition & Funding Frequently Asked Questions
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APPLICATION CRITERIA FOR MASTER’S PROGRAM
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A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, math or hard science Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and, if an international student, TOEFL or IELTS
Online application and $85 application fee
Official academic transcripts
Visit our website for additional requirements for your program of interest
CONTACT US USC Viterbi School of Engineering 3650 McClintock Ave., OHE 106 Los Angeles, CA 90089-1455 +1 213-740-4488 viterbi.gradprograms@usc.edu
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USC VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 3650 McClintock Avenue, OHE 106 Los Angeles, California 90089-1455 +1 213-740-4488 viterbi.usc.edu/gapp viterbi.gradprograms@usc.edu