Mechanical Engineering (MS)

Admission requirements follow the general admission rules for aerospace and mechanical engineering graduate programs. For admission requirements, refer to Viterbi Graduate Degrees and Requirements at USC Viterbi School of Engineering . The program of study depends upon the student’s interests and background. The program requires completion of 27 units, with at least 18 units at the 500 level, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 for graduation. A minimum of 15 units must be 500 level courses in major department. Four of the required units must be in one of the engineering analysis courses: AME 525 , AME 526  or AME 540 .

In addition to the general requirements listed in this catalogue, the department has identified requirements in the following areas of specialization: Advanced Manufacturing; Combustion; Design; Dynamics and Controls; Energy Conversion; Fluid Dynamics; Heat Transfer; Mechanics and Materials; Quantitative Medical Engineering; Solid and Structural Mechanics. Core requirements and elective requirements are defined for each area of specialization. Information on the current approved courses that comprise these core and elective requirements is available from the department website ame.usc.edu.