How to Apply

The application process is entirely online. Please complete and/or upload all of the items listed below to your application account.

At USF College of Arts and Science, your graduate application is reviewed by faculty and staff from the program to which you are applying. We review applications holistically, and the best way for us to understand your background and your academic and professional goals is for your supporting documents to reflect your own writing, not AI-generated content. Please refrain from using AI-generated content in your application materials.

Bachelor's Degree

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree in any subject are considered for admission. The program is primarily aimed at applicants with an undergraduate degree in a technical or mathematical field, such as engineering, physics, business or economics. Students in political science, sociology and environmental studies may also do well. Some level of quantitative background is needed, as many courses are quantitative in nature.

Transcript (Academic Record)

Upload a copy of your transcript from each university and college attended. Transcripts from any transfer schools and study abroad programs must be submitted since Bachelor's Degree institutions typically do not list transfer and study abroad courses with grades. If still enrolled in your Bachelor's program, submit a copy of your transcript showing in-progress courses. If admitted, an official transcript with proof of graduation is required.

Statement of Purpose

The statement of purpose is a 500-700 word, double-spaced statement that describes your educational background, work experiences, professional goals, and reasons for pursuing the MS in Energy Systems Management.

Resume or CV

Your current resume or CV lists and describes your educational history, work or job history, coursework related to this graduate program, and any experiences relevant to your pursuit of graduate studies.

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required to complete your application. Additional letters are accepted, but they are not required. Recommenders may be academic (e.g., professors, research advisors) or professional (e.g., supervisors, managers). Academic letters should address your academic ability and readiness for graduate study; professional letters should highlight your relevant experience and potential for growth.

To request a letter, enter your recommender's contact information in the online application. This will trigger an email with upload instructions sent directly to them. You do not need to wait for your recommender to submit their letter before submitting your application.

International Applicants

There are additional items and instructions for international applicants.

Notification of Admission

Applicants are typically contacted with an admission decision four to six weeks after the application date, though some applicants receive a decision before that time. Applications completed after April 15 are accepted and reviewed on a space-available basis.