Degree Requirements
Educational Program Objectives
Industrial and Systems Engineering provides an education that blends information technology, engineering and management, with a strong emphasis on people skills, problem-solving skills and communication skills. Our objective is to prepare students for successful careers by teaching students to:(1) Describe the essential components and inter-connective relationships within complex systems.
(2) Design and execute experiments and create mathematical, numerical, heuristic and other objective models.
(3) Understand the innovations that form the building blocks of the modern technological world.
(4) Generate and validate solutions to a problem.
(5) Work with others in a collaborative environment and contribute to the success of an organization.
(6) Clearly articulate and communicate findings.
(7) Understand contemporary developments in the field.
(8) Describe the principles for managing and operating production systems within their area of emphasis.
For additional information, visit our Web site at www.usc.edu/dept/ise/.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering
The minimum requirement for the degree is 128 units. A GPA of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses in the Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, including any approved substitutes for these courses taken at USC. See the common requirements for undergraduate degrees.Composition/Writing Requirement | UNITS | |
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WRIT 140* | Writing and Critical Reasoning | 4 |
WRIT 340 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
General Education (see here) | units | |
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General education*+ | 20 |
Pre-Major Requirements | UNITS | |
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Math Requirement | ||
MATH 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 225 | Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations | 4 |
MATH 226 | Calculus III | 4 |
Physics Requirement | ||
PHYS 151L** | Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 4 |
PHYS 152L | Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
Chemistry Elective | ||
CHEM 105aL | General Chemistry, or | |
CHEM 115aL | Advanced General Chemistry, or | |
MASC 110L | Materials Science | 4 |
Economics Requirement | ||
ECON 203 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
major requirements | UNITS | |
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Business | ||
ACCT 410x | Accounting for Non-Business Majors | 4 |
Engineering | ||
ENGR 102 | Engineering Freshman Academy | 2 |
Electrical Engineering | ||
AME 341a | Mechnoptonics Laboratory I, or | 3 |
EE 326L*** | Essentials of Electrical Engineering | 4 |
Computer Science | ||
CSCI 101 | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 3 |
ISE 382 | Database Systems: Concepts, Design and Implementation, or | |
CSCI 485 | File and Database Management | 3 |
Industrial and Systems Engineering | ||
ISE 105 | Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering | 2 |
ISE 220 | Probability Concepts in Engineering | 3 |
ISE 225 | Engineering Statistics I | 3 |
ISE 232L | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
ISE 310L | Production I: Facilities and Logistics | 4 |
ISE 330 | Introduction to Operations Research I | 3 |
ISE 331 | Introduction to Operations Research II | 3 |
ISE 370L | Human Factors in Work Design | 4 |
ISE 410 | Production II: Planning, Scheduling and Control | 3 |
ISE 426 | Statistical Quality Control | 3 |
ISE 435 | Discrete Systems Simulation | 3 |
ISE 440 | Work, Technology, and Organization | 3 |
ISE 460 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
ISE 495abx | Senior Design Project | 2-2 |
Major Electives | units | |
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Approved engineering electives** | 3 | |
Free electives | 7 | |
Total units: | 128 |
** GE Category III is fulfilled by PHYS/CHEM requirement.
*** Students selecting EE 326 are only required to complete 2 units of approved engineering elective.
+ The university allows engineering majors to replace the GE Category IV with a second course in Categories I, II or VI.
Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (Information Systems Engineering)
The minimum requirement for the degree is 128 units. A GPA of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses in the Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, including any approved substitutes for these courses taken at USC. Students must choose either the computer science track or the information and operations management track. See the common requirements for undergraduate degrees.During the freshman year, students in either track enroll in a common set of required courses. By the sophomore year, students enroll in required and elective courses for one track or the other.
Composition/Writing Requirement | UNITS | |
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WRIT 140 | Writing and Critical Reasoning | 4 |
WRIT 340 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
General Education (see here) | units | |
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General education*+ | 20 |
Pre-Major Requirements | UNITS | |
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Math Requirement | ||
MATH 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 226 | Calculus III | 4 |
MATH 225 | Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations | 4 |
Physics Requirement | ||
PHYS 151 | Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 4 |
PHYS 152 | Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
Chemistry Elective | ||
CHEM 105aL | General Chemistry, or | |
CHEM 115aL | Advanced General Chemistry, or | |
MASC 110L | Materials Science | 4 |
Engineering | ||
ENGR 102 | Engineering Freshman Academy | 2 |
Computer Science Track | UNITS | |
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Computer Science | ||
CSCI 101L | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 3 |
CSCI 102L | Data Structures | 4 |
CSCI 201L | Principles of Software Development | 4 |
Industrial and Systems Engineering | ||
ISE 105 | Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering | 2 |
ISE 220 | Probability Concepts in Engineering | 3 |
ISE 225 | Engineering Statistics I | 3 |
ISE 310L | Production I: Facilities and Logistics | 4 |
ISE 330 | Introduction to Operations Research: Deterministic Models | 3 |
ISE 382 | Database Systems: Concepts, Design and Implementation | 3 |
ISE 410 | Production II: Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
ISE 435 | Discrete Systems Simulation | 3 |
ISE 440 | Work, Technology, and Organization | 3 |
ISE 460 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
ISE 470 | Human/Computer Interface Design | 3 |
ISE 495abx | Senior Design Project | 2-2 |
Electives ** | ||
Computer science/information technology program electives | 10 | |
Approved engineering electives | 3 | |
Free electives | 10 |
Information and Operations Management Track | UNITS | |
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Business | ||
IOM 431 | Business Information Systems | 4 |
IOM 433 | Business Information Systems Analysis and Design | 4 |
IOM 435 | Business Database Systems | 4 |
Computer Science | ||
CSCI 101L | Fundamentals of Computer Programming | 3 |
Industrial and Systems Engineering | ||
ISE 105 | Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering | 2 |
ISE 220 | Probability Concepts in Engineering | 3 |
ISE 225 | Engineering Statistics I | 3 |
ISE 310L | Production I: Facilities and Logistics | 4 |
ISE 330 | Introduction to Operations Research: Deterministic Models | 3 |
ISE 382 | Database Systems: Concepts, Design and Implementation | 3 |
ISE 410 | Production II: Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
ISE 435 | Discrete Systems Simulation | 3 |
ISE 440 | Work, Technology, and Organization | 3 |
ISE 460 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
ISE 470 | Human/Computer Interface Design | 3 |
ISE 495abx | Senior Design Project | 2-2 |
Electives ** | ||
Computer science/information technology program electives | 6 | |
Approved engineering electives | 3 | |
Free electives | 10 | |
Total units: | 128 |
** Electives in the CSCI/ITP or approved engineering electives lists are geared so that students can take courses in an area of interest. Courses not listed may be petitioned for approval through the department.
+ The university allows engineering majors to replace the GE Category IV with a second course in Categories I, II or VI.
CSCI/ITP Electives: CSCI 271, CSCI 303, CSCI 351, CSCI 460, CSCI 477L, CSCI 480, CSCI 485, EE 357, EE 450, EE 457, ITP 109x, ITP 150x, ITP 165x, ITP 203x, ITP 211x, ITP 215x, ITP 250x, ITP 321x
Approved Engineering Electives: Any of the courses listed below that are not specifically required in a student’s program may be selected to satisfy the approved engineering elective requirement. Substitutions of a graduate level ISE course will be considered upon petition.
AME 341a, AME 341B, CE 408, CE 460, CE 471, ISE 331, ISE 426, ISE 470.
Minor in Engineering Management
This minor is designed to provide students who have a sound foundation in mathematics and the sciences with tools and skills for managerial analysis and problem solving.Science and technology are driving significant portions of American and global economies. Individuals, companies and governments are demanding products, services and systems, which grow more complicated every day. Suppliers are forced by competition to provide goods and services efficiently and economically.
Scientists and engineers are trained in scientific and technical subjects which form an excellent base for building complex, technical products, services and systems. But more and more, scientists and engineers are managing the financial, material and human resources required to turn abstract ideas into physical and virtual reality, often without any formal management training. This minor provides that training, a complement to any science or technology degree.
Application Procedures
Applicants must be upper division students in good standing and complete the Change/ Addition of Major, Minor or Degree Objective form. The minor is not open to industrial and systems engineering majors.Prerequisites | Units | |
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ISE 220 | Probability Concepts in Engineering (or equivalent) | 3 |
ISE 225 | Engineering Statistics I (or equivalent) | 3 |
MATH 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
MATH 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
MATH 225 | Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations (or equivalent) | 4 |
MATH 226 | Calculus III | 4 |
Required Courses | Units | |
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BUAD 301 | Technical Entrepreneurship | 3 |
ISE 330 | Introduction to Operations Research: Deterministic Models | 3 |
ISE 370L | Human Factors in Work Design | 4 |
ISE 440 | Work, Technology, and Organization | 3 |
ISE 460 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
Minor in Engineering Technology Commercialization
See listing under USC Stevens Institute for Technology Commercialization Educational Programs.Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering
The Master of Science in industrial and systems engineering is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. This program enhances the technical capabilities of the industrial engineer. The degree requires 30 units.The M.S. program is for students who want to become technical leaders in the field of industrial and systems engineering. Applicants to the program are expected to have a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with undergraduate course work in computing, probability and statistics, and engineering economy. Admitted students who do not meet prerequisites will be assigned courses to complete the deficiencies.
A total of 30 units is required for the degree, of which at least 18 units must be completed in the Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Of the 30 units, 20 must be at the 500 level or above.
Required courses | Units | |
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ISE 514 | Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
ISE 515 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |
ISE Electives (choose one from each Group) | Units | |
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Systems Design | ||
ISE 525 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
ISE 527 | Quality Management for Engineers | 3 |
ISE 541 | Systems Engineering Theory and Practice | 3 |
SAE 549 | Systems Architecting | 3 |
Production | ||
ISE 511L | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
ISE 513 | Inventory Systems | 3 |
ISE 517 | Modern Enterprise Systems | 3 |
SAE 551 | Lean Operations | 3 |
Systems Performance | ||
ISE 544 | Management of Engineering Teams | 3 |
ISE 564 | Performance Analysis | 3 |
ISE 570 | Human Factors in Engineering | 3 |
Information Systems | ||
ISE 580 | Advanced Concepts in Computer Simulation | 3 |
ISE 582 | Web Technology for Industrial Engineering | 3 |
ISE 583 | Enterprise Wide Information Systems | 3 |
Quantitative Methods | ||
ISE 532 | Network Flows | 3 |
ISE 536 | Linear Programming and Extensions | 3 |
ISE 538 | Elements of Stochastic Processes | 3 |
ISE 563 | Financial Engineering | 3 |
Advisor approved electives | 9 | |
Total units: | 30 |
Master of Science in Product Development Engineering
See the listing under Product Development Engineering.Master of Science in Systems Architecture and Engineering
See the listing under Systems Architecture and Engineering.Master of Digital Supply Chain Management
This interdisciplinary program is offered jointly with the Department of Information and Operations Management in the Marshall School of Business. See here for program requirements.Master of Science in System Safety and Security
This interdisciplinary program educates students in modeling risks and consequences of random events and the development of strategies to improve system safety and system security. The program is available via distance education.Applicants to the program are expected to have a degree in engineering, science of equivalent with undergraduate work in engineering economy and statistics. Admitted students who do not meet the course work requirements will be assigned courses to complete the deficiencies.
A total of 29 units is required for the degree. Eighteen units must be at the 500 level or above.
Required courses | units | |
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ISE 550 | Engineering Management of Government-Funded Programs | 3 |
ISE 561 | Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects | 3 |
ISE 562 | Value and Decision Theory | 3 |
PPD 501 | Public Sector Economics | 4 |
PPD 587 | Risk Analysis | 4 |
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Select 3 courses from one concentration (9 units): | ||
Cyber-Security: | ||
Available on the Distance Education Network (DEN). Concentration requires undergraduate degree in computer science or equivalent. | ||
CSCI 530 | Security Systems | 4 |
CSCI 551 | Computer Communications | 3 |
CSCI 555 | Advanced Operating Systems | 3 |
CSCI 556 | Introduction to Cryptography | 3 |
CSCI 558L | Internetworking and Distributed Systems Laboratory | 3 |
CSCI 577a | Software Engineering | 4 |
CSCI 578 | Software Architectures | 3 |
Environmental Security: | ||
Concentration requires undergraduate degree in environmental engineering or equivalent. | ||
CE 513L | Instrumental Methods for Environmental Analysis | 3 |
CE 523 | Physical Processes of Environmental Engineering | 3 |
CE 554 | Risk and Reliability Analysis for Civil Infrastructure Systems | 3 |
ENE 510 | Water Quality Management and Practice | 3 |
ENE 516 | Hazardous Waste Management | 3 |
ENE 518 | Environmental Systems Engineering and Management | 3 |
ENE 535 | Applied Air Quality Management | 3 |
ENE 580 | Applied Environmental Engineering Biotechnology | 3 |
Critical Infrastructure: | ||
CE 465 | Water Supply and Sewerage System Design | 3 |
CE 554 | Risk and Reliability Analysis for Civil Infrastructure Systems | 3 |
CE 560 | Simulation of Civil Infrastructure Systems Performance | 3 |
CE 583 | Design of Transportation Facilities | 3 |
CE 589 | Port Engineering: Planning and Operations | 3 |
EE 510 | Symmetrical Components | 3 |
EE 516 | Electric Power Distribution | 3 |
EE 525 | Power System Protection | 3 |
EE 550 | Design and Analysis of Computer Communication Networks | 3 |
Policy and Planning: | ||
PPD 541 | Public Financial Management and Budgeting | 4 |
PPD 542 | Policy and Program Evaluation | 4 |
PPD 554 | Public Policy Formulation | 4 |
PPD 555 | Public Policy Formulation and Implementation | 4 |
Structural Safety: | ||
Concentration requires undergraduate degree in civil engineering or equivalent. | ||
CE 480 | Structural Systems Design | 3 |
CE 529a | Finite Element Analysis | 3 |
CE 536 | Structural Design for Dynamic Loads | 3 |
CE 541a | Dynamics of Structures | 3 |
CE 554 | Risk and Reliability Analysis for Civil Infrastructure Systems | 3 |
CE 555 | Underwater Structures | 3 |
CE 560 | Simulation of Civil Infrastructure Systems Performances | 3 |
Systems: | ||
Available on DEN. | ||
ISE 525 | Design of Experiments | 3 |
ISE 541 | Systems Engineering Theory and Practice | 3 |
ISE 542 | Advanced Topics in Systems Engineering | 3 |
ISE 544 | Management of Engineering Teams | 3 |
SAE 549 | Systems Architecting | 3 |
Elective* | 3 | |
Total units: | 29 |
Dual Degree Program (M.S./M.B.A.)
The USC Marshall School of Business in conjunction with the Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering offers a program leading to the degree of Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in industrial and systems engineering.This alternative requires 66 units for graduates of industrial and systems engineering undergraduate curricula and leads to both a Master of Science in industrial and systems engineering and the Master of Business Administration. The dual degree provides an education of great depth.
The total number of units required for the M.B.A. program is 48.
Required GSBA courses include: all courses required in an M.B.A. core program -- although GSBA 524 Applied Managerial Statistics or GSBA 506ab Applied Managerial Statistics and GSBA 504 Operations Management or GSBA 534 Operations Management may be substituted by electives in the Marshall School of Business on the basis of successful completion of ISE 220, ISE 225 and CSCI 455x with grades of B or better and graduate business electives sufficient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48. Dual degree students may not count courses taken outside the Marshall School of Business toward the 48 units.
Viterbi School of Engineering
Required courses | (minimum 18 units) | |
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ISE 514 | Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling | 3 |
ISE 515 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |
ISE electives (choose one from each group) | 9 | |
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Systems Design (3 units) | ||
ISE 525 | Design of Experiments | |
ISE 527 | Quality Management for Engineers | |
ISE 541 | Systems Engineering Theory and Practice | |
Information Systems (3 units) | ||
ISE 580 | Advanced Concepts in Computer Simulation | |
ISE 582 | Web Technology for Industrial Engineering | |
ISE 583 | Enterprise Wide Information Systems | |
Quantitative Methods (3 units) | ||
ISE 532 | Network Flows | |
ISE 536 | Linear Programming and Extensions | |
ISE 538 | Elements of Stocastic Processes | |
Elective | Chosen with advisor approval | 3 |
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Engineer in Industrial and Systems Engineering
Requirements for the Engineer in industrial and systems engineering are the same as set forth in the general requirements.Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial and Systems Engineering
The degree Doctor of Philosophy in industrial and systems engineering is also offered. See general requirements for graduate degrees.Engineering Management Program
(213) 740-4893
Program Director: F. Stan Settles, Ph.D.
This program is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for graduate engineers whose career objectives lead to increasing technical management responsibilities. Students interested in the engineering management objectives may also want to consider the M.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering/M.B.A. dual degree program.
Master of Science in Engineering Management
A total of 30 units is required for the degree. A minimum of 18 units must be taken in the Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. A total of 18 units must be at the 500 level or above.Applicants to the program are expected to have a degree in engineering or the equivalent with undergraduate course work in engineering economy. Admitted students who do not meet the course work requirements will be assigned courses to complete the deficiencies.
At least one course from each of the seven areas listed below is required:
Accounting (3 units):
GSBA 510 | Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting |
GSBA 518 | Accounting Control Systems |
Projects and Teams (3 units):
ISE 515 | Engineering Project Management |
ISE 544 | Management of Engineering Teams |
Technology (3 units):
ISE 545 | Technology Development and Implementation |
ISE 555 | Invention and Technology Development |
ISE 585 | Strategic Management of Technology |
Information Systems (3 units):
IOM 535 | Database Management |
ISE 582 | Web Technology for Industrial Engineering |
ISE 583 | Enterprise Wide Information Systems |
Engineering Economy (3 units):
ISE 561 | Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects |
ISE 562 | Value and Decision Theory |
ISE 563 | Financial Engineering |
Enterprises (3 units):
ISE 517 | Modern Enterprise Systems |
ISE 527 | Quality Management for Engineers |
ISE 550 | Engineering Management of Government-Funded Programs |
ISE 564 | Performance Analysis |
SAE 551 | Lean Operations |
Quantitative Methods (3 units):
ISE 513 | Inventory Systems |
ISE 514 | Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling |
ISE 525 | Design of Experiments |
ISE 530 | Introduction to Operations Research |
ISE 580 | Advanced Concepts in Computer Simulation |
Electives (9 units):
Three courses or 9 units of electives are chosen from specialization tracks with consent of the advisor, including:- Construction Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Information Systems
- Manufacturing
- Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
Operations Research Engineering Program
Gerontology Center 240
(213) 740-4891
Program Director: Maged Dessouky, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Operations Research Engineering
The Master of Science in operations research engineering is conferred upon candidates who hold bachelor’s degrees in engineering, mathematics, science or related fields who successfully complete an integrated program (with departmental approval in advance) of not less than 30 units. The program must include not less than 21 units of industrial and systems engineering courses related to operations research and 9 units of approved electives. Students will be required to make up deficiencies in mathematics and statistics. Additional courses or examinations may be required at the discretion of the department before full admission to the program. The General Test of the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) is required. Additional information is available from the department.
Required courses | Units | |
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ISE 532 | Network Flows | 3 |
ISE 536 | Linear Programming and Extensions | 3 |
ISE 538 | Elements of Stochastic Processes | 3 |
ISE 580 | Advanced Concepts in Computer Simulation | 3 |
ISE 582 | Web Technology for Industrial Engineering | 3 |
Select at least two of the following seven courses: |
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ISE 513 | Inventory Systems (3) | |
ISE 514 | Advanced Production Planning and Scheduling (3) | |
ISE 520 | Optimization: Theory and Algorithms (3) | |
ISE 525 | Design of Experiments (3) | |
ISE 541 | Systems Engineering Theory and Practice (3) | |
ISE 562 | Value and Decision Theory (3) | |
ISE 563 | Financial Engineering (3) | 6 |
400- or 500-level computer science course, approved by faculty advisor | 3 | |
Two electives, approved by faculty advisor | 6 | |
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Graduate Certificate in Systems Architecture and Engineering
See listing under Systems Architecture and Engineering.Graduate Certificate in Engineering Technology Commercialization
See listing under USC Stevens Institute for Technology Commercialization Educational Programs.Graduate Certificate in Transportation Systems
See listing under Civil Engineering.Graduate Certificate in System Safety and Security
This abbreviated interdisciplinary program educates students in modeling risks and consequences of random events, and the development of strategies to improve system safety and system security. The requirements include the core courses of the master’s degree in system safety and security, but do not permit electives of specialization. The program is available via distance education.Applicants to the program are expected to have a degree in engineering, science or the equivalent with undergraduate course work in engineering economy and statistics. Admitted students who do not meet the course work requirements will be assigned courses to complete the deficiencies.
A total of 17 units is required for the certificate.
Required Courses | units | |
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ISE 550 | Engineering Management of Government-Funded Programs | 3 |
ISE 561 | Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects | 3 |
ISE 562 | Value and Decision Theory | 3 |
PPD 501 | Public Sector Economics | 4 |
PPD 587 | Risk Analysis | 4 |
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