Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines including but not limited to: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, and Mathematics.

The following materials are required to be included with your online application:

• Transcripts: Upload Electronic Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. A mailed hard copy or official e-transcript is not required for admission to our programs.
  • Submit an electronic copy of official transcripts (.pdf recommended) and other degree related documents through the online graduate application (International applicants, visit USC Graduate Admission’s Country Requirements page for details on required documents)
  • Unofficial transcripts from university student portals are not acceptable
  • If the transcript includes a separate grading scale, make sure it is also uploaded
  • For upload purposes, all transcript related documents for a single school must be submitted as one document
  • If you are admitted, you will be given specific instructions on submitting your hard copy transcripts
• Resume/CV
• Personal Statement: The personal statement should describe succinctly 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.
• GRE: General GRE test scores are not required for 2023
• Letters of Recommendation (3 highly recommended): Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study.

English Language Proficiency: In addition to application requirements above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. 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. Please review USC Graduate Admission – Proficiency in English.

IMPORTANT: USC does not accept Duolingo and TOEFL Essentials test scores.

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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   Xueer Zhuang

.Tell us a little bit about yourself — where are you from, where did you study before USC?

I am  an international student from China, and I did my undergrad in Tianjin, China, where my major was engineering mechanics. Then for grad school, I was thinking about going into something different, which could give me a more holistic view of enterprise and engineering altogether. So that’s why I chose to study industrial and systems engineering.

What sparked your interest in industrial and systems engineering?
Before coming to USC, I studied Engineering Mechanics, but realized it didn’t align with my interests. I like to interact with people and enjoy viewing companies’ problems from a bigger picture. I realized that sitting in front of my desk, digging into engineering problems, wasn’t really 100% my thing. So I talked to some of the professors from my undergrad and also people I know who studied industrial engineering, and they suggested I try this field. They gave me a brief introduction about this field and I realized  that this was probably what I wanted to do, and I was excited to try it out.

What attracted you to choose USC for your graduate studies?
Location was a big factor. And also, USC is a really prestigious academic institute. I had a lot of friends who attended USC before, so according to what they told me about the environment and its inclusive community, and all the benefits at USC — that all kind of drew me here. I got other admissions offers from other universities, but I realized this was the place I always wanted to be. USC has a wonderful program, it’s a high ranking program — so I thought, why not?

Tell us about some exciting and unforgettable incidents from your time at USC.

I think tailgating is definitely an unforgettable experience. Especially games against UCLA. I remember seeing many UCLA students on our campus last semester for the tailgate. Even though we are on opposing teams, there’s an inclusive environment of kindness, friendship, and welcome. Also, the tradition of guarding the statues all night long for weeks shows a certain care and pride that people take in our school.

Another remarkable thing about USC is our powerful networking system. I remember traveling to Texas while wearing a USC t-shirt. As I walked down the street, a woman stopped her car and shouted  “Fight on girl! You fight on!” in my direction. This gives me the inkling that the trojan family has my back even in a place that I’m not familiar with.

Alumni Employment

• Amazon - Transportation Associate
• Amazon Web Services - Supply Chain Manager
• Deloitte - Consultant
• EY - Consultant
• FOCA US Sanitary Ware LLC - Project Manager
• K1 Investment Management, LLC - Software Investor
• NY Fan Tuan Inc.
• rPlanet Earth - Operations and Supply Chain Analyst
• Saia Inc. - Industrial Engineer
• Schneider Electric - Digital Logistics Method Engineer
• Therabody - Supply Chain Analyst
• Tripalink Corp.
• Truly Green Solutions LLC
• United States Navy - Operations Officer
• Wellington Trading Enterprise Inc

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.