Agenda. University of Southern California. Viterbi School of Engineering. Master s Programs. Work Experience Opportunities Q&A

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2 Agenda University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering Master s Programs Work Experience Opportunities Q&A

3 University of Southern California

4 Overview Oldest private university in western U.S. Diverse student population 18 professional schools Located in Los Angeles

5 A Dynamic Location: Los Angeles, California Principal world center for aerospace, communications, biotech R&D, commerce, entertainment and the arts Los Angeles provides a setting for numerous cultural, educational and career opportunities California offers rich opportunities for internships and careers, with Silicon Valley to the north and the hub of biotech activity in San Diego, to the south

6 750+ student-run organizations Visions & Voices Intramural sports Religious life Student Housing Options Indian Students Association Student Life at USC

7 Trojan Alumni Network Over 240,000 living members of our alumni network USC considers its alumni as one of its greatest assets USC alumni can be found all over the world

8 Viterbi School of Engineering

9 Viterbi School at a Glance 8 Academic Departments Academic Departments Leader in funded research + 45 Research Centers Research Faculty 170 tenuretrack faculty 38 NAE 60 NSF Career Awardees More than 65,000+ Alumni Student population 2,100 Undergraduate 4,000 Graduate students

10 TR 35: Young Innovators at USC Andrea M. Armani Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Michelle Povinelli Electrical Engineering Jernej Barbic Computer Science Bhaskar Krishnamachari Electrical Engineering Ellis Meng Biomedical Engineering Burcin Bercerik-Gerber Civil Engineering

11 A Leader In Research Viterbi School is a consistent leader in research funding in the U.S. 45 research centers and institutes overall Information Sciences Institute Department of Energy Frontiers Research Center Biomedical Informatics Research Network National Center for Metropolitan Transportation Research

12 Graduate Programs 8 Departments offer 50+ Master s Programs Aerospace & Mechanical Astronautical Biomedical Chemical, Materials & Petroleum Civil & Environmental Computer Science Electrical (& Computer Eng.) Industrial & Systems (& Engineering Management) Unique, NEW Master s Programs created to address society s needs Green Technologies Sustainable Infrastructure Systems Wireless Health Technology Financial Engineering Nuclear Power Petroleum (Geoscience Tech)

13 Master s Programs

14 Overview Pursue a Master s program to enhance your expertise in a specific discipline Apply your education to working in industry Master s program generally takes 1 ½ to 2 years to complete Application Deadline FALL 2013: January 15, 2013

15 General Admission Requirements for MS Programs Bachelor s degree from recognized institution in engineering, math or hard science Transcripts of all college coursework taken after high school Satisfactory GRE test scores (valid up to 5 years) Average of Fall 2012 admitted students Q: 163, V: 155 TOEFL or IELTS is required for international applicants (valid 2 years) SOP and LOR may be required for some programs

16 Master s Programs: Tuition & Fees ( )* Tuition is $1,569 per semester unit One 3-unit course costs $4,707 A 3-unit course meets for 3 hours of lecture per week for 15 weeks It takes 9-12 courses to complete the degree Mandatory fees are an additional $1,650 per year * Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice

17 Cost Example: Tuition & Fees for a Typical MS Program (27 Units) Semester Tuition Fees Year 1 Total Fall (6 units) 9, $10,164 Spr (9 units) 14, $15,021 Semester Tuition Fees Year 2 Total Fall (9 units) 14, $14,871 Spr (3 units) 4, $5,607 TOTAL PROGRAM COST (2 YEARS): $45,663 All amounts are based on values. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice.

18 Proof of Financial Support The U.S. Government requires all international applicants provide proof of ability to pay tuition and living expenses for themselves before an I- 20 Certificate can be issued This documented evidence of financial support is for the first year (fall, spring, summer) at USC This document must be verified by a bank and dated within the last nine months

19 Viterbi MS Scholarships Several scholarship opportunities available to highly qualified Master's students (Graduate applicants will be automatically considered for these opportunities): Dean s Masters Fellowships Merit-based opportunity: all admits will be considered Karl Jacob Graduate Fellowship Students admitted to BME and CS Chevron Fellowship Students admitted to energy-related fields EE MS Honors Program

20 Graduation Requirements (MS) Completion of required coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA Programs require between units Thesis option available but not required

21 Fall 2013 Application

22 Application Application Information section Create account Application Deadline: January 15

23 Work Experience Opportunities

24 USC Viterbi Career Services Office Interview strategies Resume writing Networking Negotiating job offers

25 Internship Opportunities CPT Curricular Practical Training SEVIS legislation applies Allowed after two full semesters in F-1 status Full-time work allowed in summer and final semester for degree Must be degree related OPT Optional Practical Training Post Graduation SEVIS legislation applies Up to 12 months Can be full-time May be outside LA

26 Summary Why Choose USC? Exceptional Faculty Great location Los Angeles, CA Career & internship opportunities Diverse student body & rich student life The Trojan Family a truly global alumni network

27 William Schwerin Assistant Director Graduate Recruitment Contact Information