<p>I have the option of completing one of these two engineering grad degrees at USC Viterbi</p>
<p>The first is the traditional Industrial Engineering Master’s degree.
Link: [Master</a> of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering](<a href=“USC Viterbi Graduate and Professional Programs”>USC Viterbi Graduate and Professional Programs) You can see the program details for more information. </p>
<p>The second is called Product Development Engineering Master’s degree. This is through the Industrial Engineering department. This is a sub-discipline of IE.<br>
[Master’s</a> of Science in Product Development Engineering](<a href=“USC Viterbi Graduate and Professional Programs”>USC Viterbi Graduate and Professional Programs) You can see the program details for more information. </p>
<p>How would prospective employers view these degrees differently (if any)?
Would it provide any benefit to have a traditional degree like IE on a resume over something unknown?
My career goal is to work at a high-tech company in silicon valley or in operational consulting (supply chain, product innovation, etc).</p>