University of Southern California

Overview

The MSc in Green Technologies at the University of Southern California (USC) emphasizes the creation of sustainable products, processes, and infrastructure. This program explores the environmental impacts throughout a product's life cycle, including sourcing, usage, recovery, and end-of-life considerations.

Offered through USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering, the program is designed to be interdisciplinary, allowing students to integrate engineering fundamentals with sustainability, energy, and industrial systems that address real-world environmental challenges.

• Degree: MSc (Master of Science) in Green Technologies
• University: University of Southern California (USC)
• School: Viterbi School of Engineering
• Duration: Typically 12 months
• Language of instruction: English
• Standardised tests: GRE not explicitly required; English tests accepted include TOEFL iBT, IELTS, and PTE Academic.
• Application materials: Transcripts, CV/Resume, Statement of Purpose, and 2 letters of recommendation.

What you'll study

The curriculum comprises core themes centered around energy technology, sustainability in engineering systems, and life-cycle/environmental performance. The following courses are typically included:

• Solid State Energy Devices
• Renewable Energy in Power Systems
• Energy and the Environment
• Industrial Ecology: Technology–Environment Interaction
• Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
• Energy and Process Efficiency
• Survey of Energy and Power for a Sustainable Future

Note: While course titles are provided, specific semester-by-semester sequencing, elective options, and thesis/capstone requirements should be confirmed with USC.

Entry requirements

Specific GRE/GMAT and GPA thresholds are not detailed. Applicants are encouraged to consult USC’s official admission guidelines for the most current criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc in Green Technologies program can pursue a variety of career paths in fields such as renewable energy, sustainable engineering, environmental consultancy, and public policy related to environmental standards. The interdisciplinary nature of the program equips students with the necessary skills to address complex environmental issues and contribute to sustainable development initiatives globally.