USC Industrial and Systems Engineering
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation USC lists for Industrial and Systems Engineering transfers starts with WRIT 150, WRIT 340 and MATH 125g; the full list is below.
82 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with USC for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
USC Industrial and Systems Engineering Major Preparation
The courses USC lists as Industrial and Systems Engineering major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are USC's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Composition/Writing Requirement
Complete all of these
- WRIT 150 Writing and Critical Reasoning–Thematic Approaches
- WRIT 340 Advanced Writing and Critical Engagement
Math Requirement
Complete all of these
- MATH 125g Calculus I
- MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear Differential Equations
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 126g Calculus II
- MATH 129 Calculus II for Engineers and Scientists
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 226g Calculus III
- MATH 229 Calculus III for Engineers and Scientists
Physics Requirement
Complete all of these
- PHYS 151Lg Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Oscillations and Waves
- PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Engineering Requirement
Required
- ENGR 102 Viterbi First-Year Academy
Industrial and Systems Engineering Requirement
Complete all of these
- ISE 105 Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering
- ISE 150 Solving Engineering Problems using Python
- ISE 220 Foundations of Probability Modeling
- ISE 225 Foundations of Data Analysis
- ISE 315L Engineering Project Management
- ISE 330 Optimization
- ISE 350 Principles and Practices of Systems Engineering
- ISE 370L Human Factors in Work and Systems Design
- ISE 382 Database Systems: Storage and Retrieval using SQL
- ISE 410 Planning and Scheduling for Production and Supply Chains
- ISE 435L Discrete Systems Simulation
- ISE 440 Socio-Technical Systems and Work Organizations
- ISE 495ax Senior Design Project
- ISE 495bx Senior Design Project
Practicum (0 units)
Required
- ENGR 495 Practicum
Also listed by USC
USC lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.
Biology Elective
1 of these
- BISC 103Lgx General Biology for the Environment and Life
- BISC 104Lgx How the Body Works
- BISC 230Lgx The Biology of the Brain
- HBIO 205Lgx The Science of Sport
Chemistry Elective
1 of these
- CHEM 105aLg General Chemistry
- CHEM 115aLg Advanced General Chemistry
- MASC 110L Materials Science
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does USC have an Industrial and Systems Engineering major for transfer students?
Yes. USC offers Industrial and Systems Engineering and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to USC for Industrial and Systems Engineering?
USC's Industrial and Systems Engineering major preparation includes WRIT 150, WRIT 340, MATH 125g, MATH 225, MATH 126g and MATH 129, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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