The MS in Mechanical Engineering - Energy Conversion is part of the Sustainable Infrastructure Systems program which prepares students for immediate and effective participation in the modern infrastructure workforce through a common core that includes smart-system design for sustainable infrastructures, the societal and regulatory context of infrastructure engineering decisions, and construction management.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring 2024 | September 15, 2023 |
| Fall 2024 | December 15, 2023 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the master's of science programs in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering - Energy Conversion are required to have a bachelor’s degree or be in the process of completing a bachelor's degree. Degrees in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines are frequently represented among our program applicants, including but not limited to the following:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aeronautics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree in the preferred majors listed above will only be considered with coursework and demonstrated proficiency in the acceptable courses listed below (or equivalent).
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| Computer |
| Engineering |
| Linear Systems |
| Physics |
Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (Optional)
NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2024 applications.
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The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition
TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW
Estimated Cost of Attendance - 27 Unit Program
Download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.
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This program is also available online to professional engineers through DEN@Viterbi. Because the DEN@Viterbi program provides a fully equivalent academic experience, the degree a USC engineering student earns is the same whether they are on-campus or online.
If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.
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DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS
The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.
| General Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis |
| 27 units total with 3.0 GPA overall. |
| AME 525 | Engineering Analysis (4 units) |
| 10 units Required core coursework. |
| 7-8 units Approved elective courses. |
| Remaining units Approved 400 or 500 level elective courses. |
| Required Courses |
| AME 513a | Fundamentals and Applications of Combustion (4 units) |
| AME 577 | Survey of Energy and Power for a Sustainable Future (3 units) |
| AME 578 | Modern Alternative Energy Conversion Devices (3 units) |
| Energy Conversion Elective Courses |
| AME 436 | Energy and Propulsion (3 units) |
| AME 513b | Fundamentals and Applications of Combustion (4 units) |
| AME 515 | Advanced Heat and Mass Diffusion (4 units) |
| AME 516 | Convection Processes (3 units) |
| AME 530a | Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids (4 units) |
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