The MS in Operations Research Engineering trains students in solving business problems with computers and mathematics.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
Please Note: Requirements for graduation, course offerings, course availability, track offerings and any other degree requirements are subject to change. Students should consult with an academic advisor prior to registering for any classes.- A minimum of 30 units is required for the MS in Operations Research Engineering degree
- Required courses: 21 units
- Advisor-approved elective courses: 6 units
- Advisor-approved 400- or 500- level Computer Science course: 3 units
- Minimum number of units from the ISE department: 21 units
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required for graduation
Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of ClassesAPPLICATION DEADLINES| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
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| Summer 2019 (Deadline to submit the Statement of Intent) | March 15, 2019 |
| Fall 2019 (Scholarship Consideration Deadline) | December 15, 2018 |
| Fall 2019 (Final Deadline) | January 15, 2019 |
| Fall 2019 (Deadline to submit the Statement of Intent) | May 1, 2019 |
| Spring 2020 (Scholarship Consideration Deadline) | August 31, 2019 |
| Spring 2020 (Final Deadline) | September 15, 2019 |
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APPLICATION CRITERIA- An undergraduate degree in an engineering discipline from a regionally-accredited university with coursework in computing, probability and statistics, and engineering economy.
- Satisfactory cumulative undergraduate GPA (grade point average)
- Satisfactory GRE test scores. All scores must be officially reported to the university directly by ETS.
- Satisfactory performance in previous coursework related to the intended major.
USC GRADUATE APPLICATION
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)
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.
Statement of Purpose (Required): The statement of purpose 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.
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.
TUITION
| Academic Year | Per Unit Rate | 3-unit Course | 4-unit Course |
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| Fall 2019 - Summer 2020 | $2,075 | $6,225 | $8,300 |
| Fall 2020 - Summer 2021 | $2,075 | $6,225 | $8,300 |
TUITION & SAMPLE COURSE PLAN FOR 30 UNIT PROGRAM
STUDENT FEES
| Fee Description | Fee Amount | On-Campus | DEN@Viterbi |
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| Mandatory Fees (approximate) | Fall 2019: $475
Spring 2020: $420 | | |
| Health Insurance | Fall 2019: $730
Spring 2020: $1,311 | | |
| Norman Topping Student Aid Fee | $8/semester | | |
| ENGR Computing Access Fee (On-Campus students) | $75/semester |
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| ENGR Computing Access Fee (DEN@Viterbi students) | $35/semester | |
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| 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
Detailed Program Curriculum and RequirementsSchedule of Classes
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 |
| All Courses Required but students may choose either ISE 582 or ISE 583 – 15 Units Total. |
| CSCI 570 | Analysis of Algorithms (4 units) – substitutes ISE 532 |
| ISE 536 | Linear Programming and Extensions (3 units) |
| ISE 538 | Elements of Stochastic Processes (3 units) |
| ISE 580 | Performance Modeling and Simulation (3 units) |
| ISE 582 | Web Technology for Industrial Engineering OR ISE 583 (3 units) |
| ISE 583 | Enterprise Wide Information Systems OR ISE 582 (3 units) |
| Advisor Approved Electives |
| At least two courses are required – 6 units total. |
| ISE 514 | Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling (3 units) |
| ISE 520 | Optimization: Theory and Algorithms (3 units) |
| ISE 525 | Design of Experiments (3 units) |
| ISE 562 | Value and Decision Theory (3 units) |
| ISE 563 | Financial Engineering (3 units) |
| ISE 576 | Industrial Ecology: Technology-Environment Interaction (3 units) |
| SAE 541 | Systems Engineering Theory and Practice (3 units) |
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