The MS in Engineering Management program (MSEMT) is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or related sciences to prepare them for management responsibilities. As an MSEMT student, you will learn how to lead technology projects as well as manage teams, engineering functions, and companies.
In addition, you will gain an understanding of the economic decision making processes. More than just theory, the MSEMT program offers real-world examples provided by instructors who have years of relevant industry experience, covering topics such as technology creation, management of invention, information systems, managerial accounting, and quantitative methods.
This is also a suitable program to help prospective technical entrepreneurs understand the enterprise creation process.
NOTE: This program is appropriate for students from all engineering disciplines and does not focus specifically on Industrial & Systems Engineering.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
- This program requires completion of 28 units of coursework
- Thesis option and Directed Research (research without thesis) may be requested after completing first semester. Thesis option is not guaranteed
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APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring | September 1 |
| Fall | December 15 |
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the master's of science programs in Engineering Management 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:
- Hard Science
- Engineering
- Math
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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Calculus 1-3
Differential Equations
Engineering Economics
Linear Algebra
Numerical Analysis/Methods
Operations Research
Probability/Statistics |
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 (3 highly recommended)
NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2026 applications.
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
Use the link below to 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.
Estimated Cost of Attendance - 28 Unit Program
2022 First Destinations Survey - Outcomes*
Alumni Employment - 2022*
(Companies & Job Titles)
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP - Associate Engineer
- BAE Systems, Inc. - Software Engineering Manager
- Credit Karma - Senior Product Manager
- Cummins Inc. - System Reliability Engineer
- FlexPro Meals - Demand Planning Procurement Specialist
- Ksk Construction Group LLC - Project Engineer
- Lunar Energy Inc. - Buyer
- Lyft - Product Manager
- Medtronic - Software Quality Engr II
- NIO - Program Manager
- Northrop Grumman Corporation – Sr. Principal Quality Engineer
- PwC - Deals Transformation Associate
- QvestUS – Analyst
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Internships (Summer 2023)**
Arkus Solutions, Inc.; Emeasurematics Inc.; Entegris; GE Gas Power; Goodyear; IPS Corporation; JLG Industries; Microsoft Corporation; Millennium; Niagara Bottling LLC; Panasonic Energy; Rösler Metal Finishing USA, LLC; RepairSmith; Safran ; Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.; The Home Depot; Viatris
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* Information is based on a voluntary survey and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive view of the 2022 graduating class.
** Internship data is from CPT internships done by our international student population.
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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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.
Required Courses
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| All Courses Required - 16 Units Total. |
| ISE 500 | Statistics for Engineering Managers (4 units) |
| ISE 515 | Engineering Project Management (4 units) |
| ISE 544 | Management of Engineering Teams (4 units) |
| ISE 561 | Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects (4 units) |
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| Required Technology Course |
| One course is required - 4 units total. |
| ISE 445 | Technology Development and Implementation (4 units) |
| ISE 501 | Innovative Conceptual Design for New Product Development (4 units) |
| ISE 585 | Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation (4 units) |
| Electives |
| At least 8 units of adviser-approved electives. |
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