Course Overview
The reputation of the MFD for excellence in chemical engineering, petroleum engineering, and materials science is evidenced by internationally recognized scholarly work, leadership in the profession, and the education of a diverse group of highly qualified and well-placed graduates. Students with an interest in the characterization, selection and processing of engineering materials, and in materials problems related to engineering design may work toward a M.S. in Materials Science. This degree is awarded in conformity with the general requirements of the Viterbi School of Engineering. Students may elect to work for this degree in either the Materials Science or Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering departments. The Graduate and Professional Programs office provides services for prospective and currently enrolled Master's, Doctoral, and non-degree earning continuing education students at the Viterbi School of Engineering and online. The Viterbi School of Engineering is one of the oldest professional schools on the USC campus and is consistently ranked among the top graduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report and the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Our online computer science program is currently ranked # 1 and DEN@Viterbi is ranked a top 5 online graduate engineering program by U.S. News and World Report.