Admissions

The program is targeted at students who want to acquire the mathematical foundations and the practical skill set needed to lead in the data-driven world.

Applicants must submit the USC Graduate Admission application, along with:

1. 3 letters of recommendation
2. A statement of purpose
3. A resumé or CV
4. Official transcripts
5. English Proficiency Test Scores (international applicants only)

We do not require GRE tests.

Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science degree in a mathematics-intensive field. Prerequisites for the program include:

Required:

• multivariable calculus (Equivalent to USC’s MATH 226 or MATH 229)
• linear algebra (Equivalent to USC’s MATH 225 or MATH 235)
• probability (undergraduate-level, equivalent to USC’s MATH 407)

Recommended:

• statistics (undergraduate-level, equivalent to USC’s MATH 307 or MATH 408)
• basic optimization knowledge (e.g., convexity, gradient, Hessian)
• Python/R programming

Applications are accepted only for a Fall semester start.

SEPTEMBER 1st: Applications open
FEBRUARY 15th: Applications due (Now EXTENDED to March 1, 2025)