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Admission Requirements for Graduate Programs at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Admission Requirements: PhD in Information Technology Management: GRE scores required.

Admission Requirements for PhD in Information Technology Management:

  • Overall undergraduate and graduate grade point averages
  • GMAT or GRE scores are needed.
  • Compatible research interests with faculty
  • Career interests and goals as stated in the essay.
  • Excellent letters of evaluation

Admission Requirements - Finance PhD - GRE required.

Admission Requirements for Finance PhD:

  • Overall undergraduate and graduate grade point averages
  • GMAT or GRE scores
  • Compatible research interests with faculty
  • Career interests and goals
  • Excellent letters of evaluation
  • A strong background in college-level mathematics, particularly knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and statistics.
  • All applicants must take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

PhD in Accounting: GRE required.

Admission Requirements for Ph.D. in Accounting:

  • Applicants should have a strong background in college-level mathematics, including knowledge of linear algebra, calculus, and statistics. 
  • GMAT or GRE scores
  • Compatible research interests with faculty
  • Career interests and goals as stated in the essay.
  • Letters of reference
  • Resume
  • Appropriateness for graduate study

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (Online)

Applications are submitted electronically and include a nonrefundable application fee. You will need to upload the following items as part of your application: 

  • Official transcripts from each institution attended
  • Lawful Presence Document (U.S. Citizens Only)
  • References: You will initiate the process through the online application by entering the name and email addresses of three references.
  • Test Scores: Applicants must complete the GRE and provide official scores to Georgia Tech.
  • Personal Statements
  • Professional Resume
  • A non-refundable application fee of $75 for U.S. applicants and $85 for international applicants.

M.S. in Public Policy

The Masters program has a very diverse student body, though the students share a strong analytical background. Students with analytically oriented undergraduate degrees in the sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities have completed our Masters successfully and received the MS in Public Policy. Therefore, we encourage applicants who have completed a BS degree or equivalent in any field and have an interest in the public policy emphases of our school to apply.

The School of Public Policy reviews applications for the Masters program twice per year. The spring application deadline is October 1st, fall priority deadline is February 15th, and fall space available deadline is March 15.

The admissions standards are rigorous. It takes into account all the documents in the application that are relevant to the academic potential of the candidate. College grades, references, previous experience and statement of interest are assessed together to determine the quality of the case for admission.

An introductory statistics course is a prerequisite for coursework in the master’s degree.

GRE is required for Master of Science in Public Policy (MSPP) program.

Admission Requirement- Master of Science in Criminal Justice- No GRE

Admission Requirement for Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

  1. Submit an online application.
  2. A nonrefundable fee of $50 is required for each application. This fee must be paid online by credit card.
  3. The goal statement is your means of presenting yourself to the Graduate Admissions Committee. You should submit a short, typed statement of personal and professional goals as they relate to the Master’s in Criminal Justice degree program. Most applicants write two typed pages, summarizing their work or relevant academic experience, the reasons they have chosen the program, why they want to attend Georgia State, and how the degree fits in with their career goals.
  4. Three letters of recommendation should be submitted through the online application. At least two of these letters should be from current or former college instructors/professors who can describe the applicant’s academic ability and assess readiness for the Master’s in Criminal Justice degree program at Georgia State.
  5. No GRE Required