Program Overview
The Civil Engineering (Water and Waste Management) at University of Southern California is a MSc programme in Business & Management, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil Engineering (Water and Waste Management) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,845 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,845 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil Engineering (Water and Waste Management) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Water Resources Engineering
- Water Quality Control
- Design of Pressurized Hydraulic Systems
- Functions of the Constructor
- Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
- Solid Waste Management
- Groundwater Management
- Flood Control Hydrology
- Geohydrology
- Ocean and Coastal Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Students electing the MSCE (Water and Waste Management) degree option are expected to have a background in fluid mechanics equivalent to CE 309 or ENE 410. Admitted students who do not meet this prerequisite will be assigned a course to complete the deficiency.
- Satisfactory cumulative undergraduate GPA (grade point average)
- Satisfactory GRE test scores. All scores must be officially reported to the university directly by ETS.
- Satisfactory performance in previous coursework related to the intended major.
- USC Online Application
- Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- GRE General Test: Satisfactory and valid test scores.
- Letters of Recommendation (2 Required)
- Statement of Purpose (Required)
- English Language Proficiency: In addition to the general admission criteria listed above, international students whose first language is not English are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS examination to be considered a candidate for admission.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,845 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,845 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,845 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 1,845 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern California directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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Los Angeles, United States
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