Discover Viterbi: Engineering Management Professor Geza Bottlik Meghan McKenna Balding March 13, 2013
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The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management Program Overview Application Criteria Distance Education Network (DEN@Viterbi) Tuition & Fees Q&A Today s Program
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Prof. Geza Bottlik Meet Professor Geza Bottlik Degrees in Mechanical Engineering graduate degrees from USC 34 years of industry experience (24 at Xerox) Computer design, research in Physics, Industrial Engineering Management, Strategic Planning and Finance overlapping with 24 years at USC Production Planning, Decision making, Statistics, Project management, Engineering Economy Director of the Engineering Management Program
MS in Engineering Management The engineering management program is intended to prepare engineers for careers in management A third of engineers become managers and are faced with problems they are unprepared for unless they have the preparation provided by this degree
MS in Engineering Management The program is intended for both working engineers and recent graduates from bachelor programs Recent bachelor graduates will increase their employability and their chances of being considered for subsequent management positions, as well as becoming better engineers
MS in Engineering Management Working engineers benefit from the degree by enhancing their chances for promotion as well as becoming better engineers Engineers who are already managers benefit by a deeper understanding of the issues and methods involved in managing technology oriented projects
MS in Engineering Management The program averages 150-200 students, with about 75 graduating per year 25% of the students are off campus Classes are taught by a combination of full time professor and industry experts with substantial teaching experience Graduates find jobs in domestic and international positions and both in large and smaller companies
Recent News USC joined a consortium of top universities offering a degree in engineering management recently Current students have established a student organization dedicated to sharing their experience at USC and disseminating information about job opportunities
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MS in Engineering Management Program Details Required Courses (both courses) ISE 500 Engineering Management Decisions and Statistics ISE 561 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects Accounting Area (at least 1 course) CE 502 Construction Accounting and Finance ISE 566 Financial Accounting for Engineers Engineering Management Area (at least 2 courses) ISE 515 Engineering Project Management ISE 544 Management of Engineering Teams ISE 564 Performance Analysis ISE 565 Law and Finance for Engineering Innovation
MS in Engineering Management Program Details Quantitative Methods (at least 1 course) ISE 513 Inventory Systems ISE 514 Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling ISE 525 Design of Experiments ISE 527 Quality Management for Engineers ISE 530 Introduction to Operations Research 12 units of electives are also required Chosen with consent of advisor
Application Criteria for MS in Engineering Management Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) in engineering, math, or hard science from a regionally-accredited university To be competitive, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended Satisfactory scores on the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) that are less than five years old Supplemental Materials: 3 Letters of Recommendation (Highly Recommended) Statement of Purpose (Required) Please visit viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees for complete requirements
Application Deadlines FALL January 15 SPRING September 15 Apply Online: http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply
Course Delivery Methods Methods of Course Delivery On-campus, full time 3 classes per semester 1.5-2 years to complete degree Distance delivery via DEN @Viterbi 1-2 classes per semester 3-4 years to complete degree
Pioneer in distance learning since 1972 Distance Education Network (DEN@Viterbi) Online delivery makes earning an MS degree practical for working professionals Online and on-campus students have fully equivalent academic experiences and earn the same degree Technical Requirements: High-speed internet access (DSL/Cable minimum) Windows Media Player Adobe PDF Reader
Distance Education Network (DEN@Viterbi) Program Admission DEN@Viterbi Student USC Graduate Application & required materials On Campus Student USC Graduate Application & required materials Weekly Course Lectures Online with Interactivity On USC s Campus Online Course Archives (Lectures & Course Documents) * Assignments Submit electronically via email or fax according to course deadlines Submit during lecture or lab according to course deadlines Exams Proctored location USC s campus Courses per Semester (Average) Degree Completion Requirements USC Diploma (No Distinction) 1 2 3 4 27 34 units with a 3.0 GPA or above 27 34 units with a 3.0 GPA or above *DEN@Viterbi sections only.
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DEN@Viterbi Additional Info Limited Status Allows strong candidates to begin coursework before formal admission. Courses (maximum of 4 courses) can be applied toward degree program once admitted but limited status does not guarantee admission. Get Started: http://gapp.usc.edu/graduate-programs/den/gettingstarted Tuition Deferment Students supported by company can defer up front payment of tuition until after the semester is over. Company must pay 75-100% of tuition to be eligible for program. For additional information: http://gapp.usc.edu/tuitiondeferment
Tuition & Fees for MS Student PER-COURSE TUITION Tuition for 3-Unit Course 500/600 level course: $1569 per unit $4,707 Degree Programs are 27-34 units (9-11 courses) Tuition total is about $45,000 On-campus students will be required to pay $750- $900 in additional mandatory fees per semester
Getting Started For those interested in taking classes on campus: Visit USC campus Start your application: http://www.usc.edu/admission/graduate/apply For those interested in DEN delivery Start as Limited Student for next semester or apply for admission at the link above
CONTACT US USC Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs e: viterbi.gradprograms@usc.edu p: 213.740.4488 w: viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees