Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines including but not limited to:  Petroleum Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

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 Required): 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.

TUITION

ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE – 28 UNIT PROGRAM

MANDATORY STUDENT FEES - 2022/23

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   HENRY SU

What attracted you to choose USC for your graduate studies?
When I made the move to Houston, my intent was to get closer to the exploration & production side of the business in Chevron, and at the time, I was also exploring options for furthering my education. After consulting with many, including mentors and management, I decided to pursue a Petroleum Engineering MS program in order to develop a blended "digital engineering" skill set. I chose USC due to the research partnership they had with Chevron, and also the number of current students and alumni I knew who went through the same MS program through DEN@Viterbi.

Overall, how was your USC journey?
Because I did my MS studies part-time while working full-time, I took only 1 class per semester, and so my journey at USC took much longer than for a full-time student (over 4 years, in fact). The journey was long, challenging, but very fulfilling. And I can surely say that I've learned a lot along the way.

What are your future plans after completing your degree?
My future plans are to continue working at Chevron, hopefully in a digital engineering role which makes use of both my undergrad in Computer Science and the Petroleum Engineering knowledge that I've gained from my MS studies.

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TOMAS GUERRA ALDAZABAL

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I did my bachelor's degree in geological sciences in my home city at the University of Buenos Aires. I also have two years of experience in the oil and gas industry. I worked as a field engineer in Schlumberger in Neuquén, in Argentinean Patagonia.

What attracted you to choose USC for your graduate studies?
USC has a unique program for petroleum engineering that accounts for the digital transformation that the industry and the world is going through. This includes the use of smart tools and soft computing techniques applied to different aspects of the industry. I found this program very interesting and challenging considering the trends of the industry and my background. Another decisive factor was the location. Los Angeles is a beautiful city and I really enjoy living here as the weather is amazing and many outdoor activities can be done.

Overall, how was your USC journey?
It was a great experience, not only academically but also as a social experience. I feel that the biggest takeaway of this journey is the people I met and had the chance to share a piece of this part of my life. I had the opportunity to make friends from different countries and cultural backgrounds which helped me grow as a person.

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   OMAR DE GANTE

Tell us a little bit about yourself — where are you from, where did you study or work previously, what are you interested in and why?
I grew up in Puebla, Mexico, a city near Mexico City, I did my bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at Universidad de las Americas. After finishing my studies, I was hired by one of the biggest Oil and Gas service companies in the world, and I’ve had the opportunity to work in so many different cities — Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Canada, India, UAE and Saudi Arabia.

Tell us about your interests outside the classroom.
I was the vice president of external affairs for the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) USC chapter. I used to plan events like technical talks from experienced professionals on campus and field trips to within the industry for fellow students. It was a very challenging but rewarding experience that gave me the opportunity to meet experienced professionals from the local oil and gas industry.

Is there something that may surprise people about you?
My brother and I became part of the Trojan family because we did the same master’s program, at the same time. We took the same classes and we were roommates for two years. Fun fact — professors thought we were twins! (We are not, I am the older brother). We also used to play water polo at a competitive level, and we had the opportunity to play again after many years in the water polo club at USC.

Alumni Employment

• Angel Inventum
• ARAMCO - Petroleum Engineer
• Chevron Corporation - Petroleum Engineer
• China National Petroleum Corporation - Reservoir Engineer
• CNOOC - Drilling Engineer
• Delfinsia, Inc.
• E&B Natural Resources - Production Operations Engineer
• eDataViz LLC
• Exxon Mobil - Reservoir Engineer
• Halliburton - M/LWD Field Engineer
• Reservoir Geo-Services, LLC
• Schlumberger - Measurements Performance Live Engineer
• SETLD
• University of Southern California - Resource Employee
• University of Southern California - Research Assistant

Internships

Chevron Energy Technology Company

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.