About the Department
The Epstein ISE Department is a rapidly expanding academic unit in the Andrew and Erna Viterbi School of Engineering. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to providing the best possible experience for students who want an education that integrates engineering, technology, and management. The systems view pervades our curriculum. We have graduates working in consulting, technology development, software, supply chains, manufacturing , engineering management, and many related areas. Epstein ISE graduates find professional success in all sectors of the economy, private, public, and every combination in between.
Our graduate degrees prepare students for the most advanced work in the field, either as industry professionals or as academic personnel. Our graduate program in Systems Architecture and Engineering is a unique, nationally prominent collaboration with industry and other universities. Four of our graduate degrees are available to off-campus students via the USC Viterbi School's Distance Education Network (DEN). Distance education students participate in real time lectures and discussions that are offered concurrently to students on the USC University Park campus. We in the Epstein ISE Department look forward to working with you to make your USC Viterbi School education a success.
Master's Degree Programs Offered [back to top]
Master of Science in Engineering Management (EMT)
Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)
Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering/MBA (dual degree)*
Master of Science in Manufacturing Engineering (MFE)
Master of Science in Operations Research Engineering (ORE)
Master of Science in Product Development Engineering (PDE)
Master of Science in System Safety and Security (SYSS)
Master of Science in Systems Architecting and Engineering (SARE)
*As with all USC's dual degree programs, students must apply to and be accepted into both programs independently. For more information on the MBA program and its admission requirements, please visit the Marshall School of Business.
Application Criteria [back to top]
The following is a summary of the application criteria. For further information about the department and its programs, please visit the department website.
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or science (including sufficiently quantitative social science programs) from a regionally-accredited institution*
- Two years of calculus through differential equations, or an equivalent intensive one-year sequence
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- One course in engineering economy or the equivalent material in a combination of other courses (M.S.ISE, M.S.EMT)
- One course in linear algebra (suggested)
- Admissions Materials:
| Program |
Transcripts
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GRE**
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Statement of Purpose
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Letters of Recommendation
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TOEFL
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| ALL INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROGRAMS* |
Yes
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Yes
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Required
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3
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International Only
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* For ISE and ISE/MBA degrees: A BS in ISE, production engineering or equivalent from a regionally-accredited institution (applicants with BS degrees in other engineering disciplines or science may be required to complete undergraduate deficiency courses).
**Average GPA of admitted students is 3.5; average GRE Quantitative score is 760.
How to Apply [back to top]
Please submit the following, if necessary, to the USC Office of Graduate Admission via the online application system by clicking here.
- Statement of Purpose
- 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.
- Recommendation Letters
- Letters of recommendation should be from faculty or others (supervisors, professional colleagues, etc.) qualified to evaluate your potential for graduate study. If unable to submit through the online application, letters should be submitted on official letterhead.
Please arrange to have the following sent to the USC Office of Admission (USC Graduate Office of Admission, University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915):
- Official Transcript(s) from all post-secondary schools you have attended, and official translations if they are not in English.
- Official general GRE scores (no older than 5 years) sent through ETS to the University of Southern California, ETS code 4852.
- TOEFL scores (for international studens, no older than 2 years) sent through ETS to the University of Southern California, ETS code 4852.
Application Deadlines [back to top]
In order to evaluate any application for admission, application materials must be submitted by the deadlines listed:
| Program |
Spring
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Summer
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Fall
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| All Industrial and Systems Engineering Programs |
Sept. 1
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Jan. 15
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Domestic:
June 15
International:
March 15
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Contact Information [back to top]
For Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering:
http://viterbi.usc.edu/epstein
Evelyn Felina
Student Services Advisor
Tel: (213) 740-7549
Fax: (213) 740-1120
Email: efelina@usc.edu
Mary Ordaz
Student Services Advisor
Tel: (213) 740-4886
Fax: (213) 740-1120
Email: mordaz@usc.edu
