Discover Viterbi: Systems Architecting & Engineering Professor Stan Settles Meghan McKenna Balding March 14, 2013
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The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering Systems Architecting & Engineering Program Overview Application Criteria Distance Education Network (DEN@Viterbi) Tuition & Fees Q&A Today s Program
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Meet Professor F. Stan Settles Professor, Industrial & Systems Engineering Member, National Academy of Engineering Fellow of IIE, INFORMS and INCOSE Previous Positions: 30 Years experience in what is now Honeywell aerospace Chair, Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design Committee Member, Engineering & Physical Sciences of the National Academy Chair, Council of Industrial Engineering Academic Department Heads Research Interests: Systems thinking in motorsports Engineering management. Integrated manufacturing and design. Quality management. Manufacturing for biomedical/biotechnical applications. Education: B.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering and Production Technology from LeTourneau University, 1962 M.S. (1967) & Ph.D. (1969) in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University
What Makes Program Unique USC s Eb Rechtin is Systems Architecting pioneer his book on Systems Architecting is required text SAE students active in INCOSE, IEEE, AIAA, CSER Synergy between teaching and research research feeds new material into courses teaching uncovers new areas for research Storytelling and peer-to-peer learning approaches Top notch adjunct faculty who bring industry life experiences and case studies to teaching
Interesting Factoids for MS Students Active INCOSE-LA USC Student Division opportunity to network with SAE students and faculty Active INCOSE-LA Chapter opportunity to network with engineers in space, aerospace, medical devices and energy sectors Conference on Systems Engineering Research opportunity to present technical/research papers and network with SE students from US and abroad INCOSE-LA Mini-Conference opportunity to present and network with industry professionals, students and faculty from LA region
SAE Skills in Demand Systems Architecting Systems Integration/SoS Integration Concept Prototyping Model Based Systems Engineering with SysML Simulation-based Modeling and Analysis Human Systems Integration System Life Cycle Models Agile and Lean Development and Operations
Potential Employers Aerospace and Automotive companies e.g., NGC, Boeing, Raytheon, Toyota FFRDCs and National Labs e.g., Aerospace Corp., JPL, MITRE, Rand Medical Devices and Healthcare Organizations e.g., Medtronic, Kaiser Permanente, VA Web Companies e.g., Google, Amazon, FaceBook State and City Organizations e.g., Port of Los Angeles, LADWP
Required Courses (12-13 units) MS in Systems Architecting & Engineering Program Details ISE 460 Engineering Economy (or ISE 561 or ISE 563 or SAE 560) ISE 561 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects ISE 561 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects (or ISE 460 or ISE 563 or SAE 560) ISE 563 Financial Engineering (or ISE 460 or ISE 561 or SAE 560) SAE 560 Economic Considerations for Systems Engineering (or ISE 460 or ISE 561 or ISE 563) SAE 541 Systems Engineering Theory and Practice SAE 549 Systems Architecting Electives Technical Management Area (3 units) General Technical Area (3 units)
MS in Systems Architecting & Engineering Program Details Technical Specialization Areas (12 units) Aerospace and Mechanical Systems Artificial Intelligence/Neural Networks Automation and Control Systems Communication & Signal Processing Systems Computer and Information Systems Construction Engineering Management Systems Integrated Media Systems Manufacturing Systems Network-centric Systems Software Process Architecture Systems
Application Criteria for MS in Systems Architecting & Engineering Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) in engineering, math, or hard science from a regionally-accredited university Minimum of 3 years of industrial experience is highly recommended 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 TOEFL (International Applicants) Supplemental Materials: 3 Letters of Recommendation (Required) Statement of Purpose (Required) Please visit viterbi.usc.edu/msdegrees for complete requirements
Application Criteria for MS in Systems Architecting & Engineering Waiving the GRE Requirement (only applies to the MSSARE) There are two ways to waive the GRE admissions requirement for the MS in Systems Architecting and Engineering program. They are: Having an undergraduate degree in engineering with an overall GPA of 3.0 (or higher) on a 4.0 scale plus either an MS in Engineering or an MBA degree As a Limited student, completing SAE 541, SAE 542, and SAE 549; and either SAE 560 (preferred) or one of the following: ISE 460, ISE 561 or ISE 563. A grade of B or better must be earned in each course in order to qualify for the waiver.
Grad Cert in Systems Architecting & Engineering Program Details Required Courses (12 units) ISE 460 Engineering Economy (or ISE 561 or SAE 560) ISE 561 Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects (or ISE 460 or SAE 560) ISE 515 Engineering Project Management ISE 544 Management of Engineering Teams SAE 541 Systems Engineering Theory and Practice SAE 542 Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering SAE 549 Systems Architecting Electives (3 units) Chosen with the assistance of an academic advisor.
Application Criteria for GC in Systems Architecting & Engineering Undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) in engineering, math, or hard science from a regionally-accredited university Minimum of 3 years of industrial experience is highly recommended To be competitive, a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended TOEFL (International Applicants) All courses taken can apply to the MSARE 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 Exams Submit electronically via email or fax according to course deadlines Proctored location except for students located in L.A. area Submit during lecture or lab according to course deadlines 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
SAE Contacts Azad M. Madni, SAE Program Director P: 213-740-3442 / azad.madni@usc.edu Stan Settles, SAE Ambassador P: 562-714-2795 / settles@usc.edu George Friedman, Associate Director georgejfriedman@yahoo.com Mary Ordaz, Student Services Advisor P: 213-740-4886 / F: 213-740-1120 / saeprog@vsoe.usc.edu Candace House, Exec. Director Corporate and Professional Programs P: (213) 740-4488 / housec@usc.edu
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