University of Southern California

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is a 4-year degree offered at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering
• The course offer well-rounded education and maximum amount of flexibility in terms of career choices
• The general civil engineering program includes the following technical areas: Basic civil engineering principles, Structural Engineering and structural mechanics, Geology and geotechnical engineering, Water resources engineering, Environmental engineering, Transportation engineering, Computer methods in engineering, Structural systems design, Risk analysis in civil engineering, Engineering economics or law for engineers

• The program is designed to provide both academic and professional orientation to students in the field of computer science
• Graduates of the undergraduate program in Computer Science are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years of graduation
  • Graduates apply the computational and analytical approaches of computer science to their chosen professions
  • Graduates successfully engage in life-long learning to continue to be contributing members of their communities in fields within and outside the traditional scope of computer science
  • Graduates exhibit high professional ethical standards to become productive leaders in society

• Studies in Electrical Engineering encompasses communication, control, signal processing, computer engineering, electronic devices and circuits, and electromagnetics and energy conversion

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a 4-year degree offered at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering
• Students acquire an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering and ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

• BS in Accounting is a 4-year degree offered at the Leventhal School of Accounting
• The flexible curriculum develops technical proficiency, analytical- and critical-thinking skills, and oral and written communication skills
• The course is structured to develop in each graduate the potential for career advancement into the highest levels of professional accounting and management

• The curriculum grounds students in business basics while allowing them to develop expertise in specific areas of business from accounting, management and operations to information management, marketing and finance
• Students take courses from each of the academic departments, including Business Communication, Data Sciences and Operations, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Business Economics, Accounting, Management and Organization, and Marketing.

•Has an innovative learner-centered curriculum that gives students comprehensive clinical training and thorough preparation for advanced oral health care
•The curriculum provides a vertical integration of basic science and clinical content

• The USC Marshall Executive MBA (EMBA) Program is designed for senior managers and seasoned professionals who wish to remain fully employed as they pursue their graduate studies
• Program incorporates a successful thematic MBA curriculum that gets to the heart of issues that senior managers and seasoned professionals encounter on a daily basis
• Course helps students concentrate learning objectives on the 'interrelatedness' of business functions as opposed to the teaching of individual disciplines as unrelated functional entities

• Ranked # 24 Full-Time MBA Program according to U.S. News & World Report
• Students are eligible to select from a wide range of graduate elective courses offered by the USC Marshall Academic Units which include
  • Accounting
  • Finance & Business Economics
  • Data Science & Operations
  • Marketing
  • Management and Organization
  • Business Communication
  • Entrepreneurship
• Ranked #6 on the list of best alumni networks according to The Economist.
• MBA students may select as many as four elective classes during the spring semester of their first year
• This provides students with the opportunity to take classes that they feel will prepare them to be successful in their summer internship
• The MBA program is committed to transformative learning, a culture of inclusion, collegiality, cooperation, and teamwork.  The Program is designed to allow students to discover and develop their personal strengths, build core business knowledge, sharpen analytical and critical thinking skills, and lead high performing teams. 

• International Business Education and Research MBA is designed for mid-career professionals being groomed to assume senior global positions
• Both US News and Financial Times rank USC Marshall School of Business among their top 10 for international business
• The USC Marshall School of Business moved into 10th place among nationally ranked US business schools in a survey of corporate recruiters conducted by The Wall Street Journal
• Poets and Quants currently ranks IBEAR as 4th best of 1-year MBA programs in the U.S
• IBEAR program has produced over 1500 alumni in leadership roles in 60 countries across the globe
• Participants of this program are very different than those attending a traditional two-year MBA program
• The one-year curriculum is designed to provide a general management education and practice by emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a global marketplace

• The program focuses on software development skills, systems engineering, customer collaboration, and management skills necessary for non-outsourceable careers and for leadership in software engineering
• The program includes experience in real-client class projects and state-of-the-art evaluation assignments

• The Master of Accounting program is ranked No. 8 in the country by U.S News and World Report
• The M.Acc. the program provides an integrated curriculum designed to prepare graduates for careers in professional accounting, public accounting, industry and government
• The objectives of the program include developing the sound conceptual, technical, analytical and communication skills that are required to succeed in the accounting profession
• Students have the opportunity to study accounting in greater depth than in undergraduate accounting programs or M.B.A. programs with concentrations in accounting
• After studying the course students will be able to demonstrate an international perspective and appreciation for diversity and cultural differences, along with their significance in global business

• The M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering is designed to give students exposure to at least two different areas of Aerospace Engineering through concentration and breadth requirements while at the same time allowing students to pursue their interests through flexibility in the selection of technical electives
• A minimum of 27 units is required for the general MS in Aerospace Engineering degree
• The Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering allows for specialization in the following topical areas:
  • Aerodynamics/Fluid Dynamics
  • Aerospace Control
  • Aerospace Design
  • Aerospace Structures
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Propulsion

• This program is intended for individuals who are seeking or currently hold positions which involve mathematical applications, or for mid-career people wishing to improve their skills in applied areas
• Specific options in the program include: biomedicine, discrete mathematics, economics, finance and business economics, fluid dynamics, numerical analysis and computation, and systems and control

• The master's degree program provides students with a broad background, linking physiology with engineering science, necessary for entering interdisciplinary careers in medical technology or pursuing further graduate studies in a related field
• The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements of the Viterbi School of Engineering
• A minimum of 28 units is required to earn the general MS in Biomedical Engineering degree

• The MS in Business Analytics is designed for dedicated individuals who are passionate about pursuing a career in the field of business analytics and data sciences
• The MS in Business Analytics is a comprehensive program that provides students with the skills and knowledge to become experts in business analytics and data sciences and to advance their careers in this exciting and fast-growing field
• Students in the program acquire broad and in-depth training in all areas related to business analytics and big data analysis, including:
  • Statistical modeling
  • Data management
  • Visualization and Optimization
  • Information security
  • Decision-making under uncertainty.

• The MS in Civil Engineering (General Option) offers a broad education covering several speciality areas of Civil Engineering
• Program offers specialisation in the following areas
  • Environmental Engineering and Water Resources
  • Construction and Transportation
  • Structural Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
• A minimum of 27 units is required to earn the general MS in Civil Engineering degree

• Master of Science in Computer Engineering degree is offered at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering
• Computer Engineering is the creative application of engineering principles and methods to the design and development of hardware and software systems
• The M.S. in Computer Engineering encompasses the design, development, testing, and evaluation of components, systems, and networks

• The M.S. in Computer Science - Computer Networks prepares students in the areas of computer communications, networks and distributed processing
• Some of the courses taught in this program are analysis of algorithms, web technologies, database systems, computer communications etc

• The Master of Science in Computer Science provides intensive preparation in the concepts and techniques related to the design, programming, and application of computing systems
• Students are provided a deep understanding of both fundamentals and important current issues in computer science and computer engineering so that they may either obtain productive employment or pursue advanced degrees

• Graduates of the MS in Electrical Engineering will have the professional skills necessary to compete effectively in a world of rapid technological change as well as to assume leadership roles within industrial, entrepreneurial, academic, or governmental environments in the broad context of electrical engineering
• The aerospace controls option is available as an area of emphasis for MSEE students interested in learning to apply innovative control techniques to aerospace control problems
• The Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering is known for research and academic leadership in innovative areas such as: adaptive and reconfigurable mixed-signal integrated circuits; antenna networks; bio-signal processing; computer architecture; very-large-scale integration (VLSI) and computer-aided design (CAD)
• To achieve a degree of breadth in their program, students are encouraged to take two technical courses outside their area of specialization but within EE

• The MSF program is a full-time residential program, taking place on the USC campus
• The Master of Science in Finance allows students to earn a graduate degree over three terms, beginning coursework in the summer and finishing the following May
• The program’s accelerated nature is a cost-effective option for people considering a graduate degree
• The program is open to both business and non-business undergraduates and equips them with tools, ideas, and frameworks to excel in early-stage finance jobs
• The MSF curriculum is designed to offer a comprehensive foundation in finance and flexibility to pursue individual interests
• Core courses in accounting, economics, finance, and quantitative analysis are supplemented with courses on the role of finance in corporations, investment analysis and portfolio theory, and forecasting and risk
• Students can personalize their degrees with elective courses on such topics as real estate, mergers and acquisitions, and hedge funds

• The Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management is a joint program offered by the Marshall School of Business in collaboration with the Viterbi School of Engineering, two top-ranked professional schools at the University of Southern California
• USC's master degree in Global Supply Chain Management's combines a business education similar to an MBA with the strong and functional knowledge expected from a Master Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• Students will gain a complete understanding of subjects like strategic procurement, outsourcing, logistics and distribution, the role of information technology in managing global supply chains and how these impact the process of developing new products
• As part of the program, all students have the opportunity to further enhance their education by completing a Lean Six Sigma supply chain management certificate course offered by the USC Marshall Center for Global Supply Chain Management

• Master of Science in Marketing Program is ranked 6th in the nation by TFE Times
• Course is designed for an individual who is interested in pursuing a career in marketing or enhancing their existing marketing career by developing in-depth skills in the discipline
• The program provides tools, concepts, frameworks, critical thinking skills and practical hands-on projects in areas of interest that include entertainment, sports entertainment, luxury and lifestyle, technology, healthcare and marketing start-ups
• Prospective students with a marketing career destination will be able to specialize in the industry they desire without having to take general business courses offered by an MBA degree

• The M.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree provides the technical education needed for engineering professionals in aerospace, automotive, energy and power, utilities, petrochemical, design, manufacturing and transportation
• Students in this program will choose from one of three recommended areas of study:
  • Thermal and Fluid Sciences
  • Engineering Design
  • Mechanics and Materials
• The course program for each track is designed to provide students with an education that is strong in both fundamentals and application
• A minimum of 27 units is required for the MS in Mechanical Engineering degree

• Graduates of the USC School of Pharmacy’s multidisciplinary master’s degree programs are highly sought after by leading institutions in academia, industry and government.
• The Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences emphasizes basic as well as applied research in drug delivery and targeting, utilizing medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, immunology, and molecular and cell biology