录取要求

1.An undergraduate degree in an engineering, math, or hard science from a regionally-accredited university

2.Satisfactory cumulative undergraduate GPA (grade point average)

3.Satisfactory GRE test scores. All scores must be officially reported to the university directly by ETS.

4.Satisfactory performance in previous coursework related to the intended major.

5.A minimum of three years of industrial experience is highly recommended prior to taking Systems Architecting, Systems Engineering, and Design Experience courses. This program is not recommended for Bachelor’s Degree graduates without industrial experience.

申请材料清单

1.Transcripts

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

2.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.

3.Resume/CV (Required)

4.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.

5.Statement of Purpose (Required)

The statement of purpose should succinctly describe 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.

6. 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.

专业介绍

The MS in Systems Architecting and Engineering program is recommended to graduate engineers and engineering managers responsible for the conception and implementation of complex systems. Emphasis is on the creative process by which these systems are conceived, planned, designed, built, tested, certified, used, and retired.

Engineers with several years of work experience will learn tools and approaches for making decisions in the technical environment of today’s corporations and institutions. The architecting experience can be applied to industries in defense, space, aircraft, communications, navigation, sensor, computer software, computer hardware, and commercial systems and activities. Industrial relevance is maintained through regular meetings with industry contacts and industry experienced instructors.

课程设置

• Engineering Economy
• Economic Considerations for Systems Engineering
• Systems Engineering Theory and Practice
• Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering
• Model-Based Systems Architecting and Engineering
• Systems/System-of-Systems Integration and Communication
• Systems Architecting
• Project Controls — Budgeting and Estimating
• Project Management
• Engineering Project Management
• Modern Enterprise Systems
• Management of Engineering Teams
• Value and Decision Theory
• Strategic Management of Technology
• Strategies in High-Tech Businesses