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    Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations

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    Los Angeles, USMSIn-person20 months
    $83,878.00
    Tuition
    over 20mo
    34
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California is a 34-credit, 20-month, in-person MS program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $83,878.

    About the program

    The program covers GIS techniques and data in the context of human security issues related to man-made and natural disasters, with focus on geospatial intelligence in military, disaster management, and humanitarian operations.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 6, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    not_required
    Min The GRE is not required for 2026 Master's applicants.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 or above, with 20 or above in each section (for Master's; Viterbi FAQ confirms university minimums apply as no program-specific)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 6.5 or above, with 6 or above on each band (for Master's; Viterbi FAQ confirms university minimums apply as no program-specific)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $21,015.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California is $83,878 across 34 required credits.
    Is Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California online or in-person?
    Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California is offered in-person.
    How long does Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California take to complete?
    Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California is structured around 20 months and 34 credits.
    What GPA is required for Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA
    What work-permit options follow Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California?
    Post-completion work rights for Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations at University of Southern California: 12 months OPT (US)