Admission to University of Southern California is selective and competitive and is based on a holistic review of application materials. Bachelor’s degree: Equivalent to a 4‑year U.S. bachelor’s degree, GPA: Competitive – typically min. 3.0/4.0 (≈ 75–80%). Branch: Open to any background, though some may need to complete prerequisites.
Prerequisites: One college-level statistics course, covering:
Basic probability
Probability distributions
Inferential stats (t‑tests, chi‑square, confidence intervals)
Introductory linear regression
Work Experience: A few years of work experience is preferred, but not required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited institution in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines.
