APPLICATION DEADLINES

SEMESTER	DEADLINE
Spring 2018 (scholarship consideration)	August 31
Spring 2018 (FINAL)	September 15
Fall 2018 (scholarship consideration)	December 15
Fall 2018 (FINAL)	January 15, 2018

Visit our Application Deadlines page for more information.

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APPLICATION CRITERIA

• An undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited university with some training in capital management and statistics. Applicants with an undergraduate background that does not satisfy the course prerequisites will be counseled to correct the deficiency.
• Satisfactory cumulative undergraduate GPA (grade point average).
• Satisfactory GRE or GMAT test scores. All scores must be officially reported to the university directly by ETS for the GRE or GMAC (mba.com) for the GMAT.
• Professional experience in activities related to construction is preferred, but not required.

USC GRADUATE APPLICATION

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APPLICATION MATERIALS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

GRE General Test: Satisfactory and valid test scores. Valid GRE scores must be dated within five years of the start of the intended application semester. The fall semester starts in August, and the spring semester starts in January. Official scores must be reported from ETS directly to USC using ETS school code 4852. A department code is not required.

Resume/CV (Required)

Statement of Purpose (Required): The statement of purpose should succinctly describe your reasons for applying to the proposed program at the Viterbi School of Engineering, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for graduate study.

Letters of Recommendation (2 Required): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.

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ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
English Language Proficiency: In addition to the general admission criteria listed above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination to be considered a candidate for admission. There is no minimum TOEFL or IELTS score required for admission to the Viterbi School. For possible exemption from additional language requirements, you must achieve an Internet Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 90, with no less than 20 on each section or an IELTS score of 6.5, with no less than 6 on each band score. For more details on English Proficiency Criteria for the University of Southern California, please visit USC Graduate Admission – Proficiency in English.

The following is an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition.

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TUITION

Academic Year	Per Unit Rate	3-unit Course	4-unit Course
Fall 2016 - Summer 2017	$1,845	$5,535	$7,380
Fall 2017 - Summer 2018	$1,937	$5,811	$7,748

TUITION & SAMPLE COURSE PLAN FOR 33 UNIT PROGRAM (Residential Students Only)

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STUDENT FEES

Fee Description	Fee Amount	On-Campus	DEN@Viterbi
Mandatory Fees (approximate)	Fall 2017: $450 Spring 2018: $400
Health Insurance	Fall 2017: $646 Spring 2018: $1,170
Norman Topping Student Aid Fee	$8/semester
ENGR Computing Access Fee	$35/semester
Exam Proctoring	$40 - $100 per course

Detailed Information on Tuition & Fees

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.

Learn More About DEN@Viterbi

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Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of Classes

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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.

Core Courses

All courses are required – 19 units total.

ARCH 511 | Seminar: Building Systems (4 units)

CE 501 | Functions of the Constructor (3 units)

CE 502 | Construction Accounting and Finance (3 units)

CE 556 | Project Controls — Budgeting and Estimating (3 units)

CE 566 | Project Controls — Planning and Scheduling (3 units)

ISE 566 | Financial Accounting Analysis for Engineering (3 units)

Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) Technology Track Requirement

Three courses required – 9 units total.

CE 469 | Sustainable Design and Construction (3 units)

CE 470 | Building Information Modeling and Integrated Practice (3 units)

CE 570 | Building Information Modeling for Collaborative Construction (3 units)

Elective Courses

At least three elective courses totaling at least 9 units are required for this degree. These may be taken from the USC Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, other engineering departments subject to advisor approval. Admission to some classes requires advanced prerequisites and is subject to availability and approval of the instructor.

Elective options offered via DEN include: CE 506, CE 557, CE 559, ENE 502, ISE 525, ISE 527, ISE 561, ISE 562, and ISE 564.

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