Georgia Institute of Technology Scheller College of Business 91 courses
The PhD program in Management is designed to produce graduates who can make scholarly contributions to their chosen fields. Most graduates undertake careers as researchers, scholars, and teachers, in academic environments. The doctoral program in the Scheller College of Business is intended for full-time students who will complete their entire doctoral program prior to leaving campus. Full-time residence in or near Atlanta is expected. The doctoral program is strongly research-oriented and emphasizes early and effective involvement in research, with students experiencing considerable personal attention and close interaction with faculty. The PhD program complements and reflects the technological emphasis of the Institute and places considerable weight on learning outside the classroom. The tutorial model is the basic educational approach employed throughout the program. Applicants to the doctoral program in management should note that supplementary application materials are required by the College of Business in addition to those required by Georgia Tech's Office of Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Services. Applications and viewbooks are available online at https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/degree-programs/phd
| Independent Study and Other Selected Courses: Minor | 6 credits |
Seminar requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 7601 | Financial Accounting & Reporting Research Seminar | 3 |
| MGT 7602 | Management Accounting Research Seminar | 3 |
| MGT 7603 | PhD Seminar in Auditing Research | 3 |
| MGT 7604 | Seminar in Modern Capital Markets Research | 3 |
| Total Seminar requirements | 12 credits | |
Research Methods
Seminar Requirements
Research Methods Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISYE 6401 | Statistical Modeling and Design of Experiments | 3 |
| ISYE 6411 | Fundamentals of Statistics with Applications | 3 |
| ISYE 6402 | Time Series Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6664 | Stochastic Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6739 | Basic Statistical Methods | 3 |
| ISYE 6761 | Stochastic Processes I | 3 |
| PSYC 7301 | Introduction to Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 7302 | Structural Equation Modeling | 3 |
| ECON 6161 | Econometric Modeling and Forecasting | 3 |
| Total Research Methods Requirements | 12 credits | |
Finance Graduate Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 6060 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT 6066 | Corporate Restructuring | 3 |
| MGT 6070 | International Finance | 3 |
| MGT 6080 | Investments | 3 |
| MGT 6081 | Derivative Securities | 3 |
| MGT 6090 | Management of Financial Institutions | 3 |
Graduate Economics Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 7012 | Microeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ECON 7022 | Econometrics I | 3 |
In Addition
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 7013 | Microeconomic Theory II | 3 |
| ECON 7023 | Econometrics II | 3 |
| ECON 6105 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
Seminar Requirements
Select one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 7605 | Advanced Empirical Methods for Information Systems | 1.5 |
| Total | 1.5 credits | |
Seminar Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
Additional Course Requirements
At least one: At least one:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 7004 | Mathematics for Economists | 3 |
| CS 7641 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| ECON 7012 | Microeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ISYE 6501 | Introduction to Analytics Modeling | 3 |
| ECON 7022 | Econometrics I | 3 |
| PSYC 7301 | Introduction to Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| ISYE 6414 | Statistical Modeling and Regression Analysis | 3 |
| Total Additional Course Requirements | 12 credits | |
Seminar Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
Research Methods Requirements
MGT 7102 may also be replaced by PSYC 8010, ECON 6121, ISYE 6739.
Depth Courses
Recommended Courses for Strategy Track
Recommended Courses for Strategy Track
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 7064 | Microeconomics Theory for Management | 3 |
| ECON 6162 | Discrete Choice Econometrics | 3 |
| ECON 6161 | Econometric Modeling and Forecasting | 3 |
Additional Courses (Methods)
Additional Courses (Substantive)
Research Methods Requirements
OR OR Two from the following list:
Seminar Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 7102 | Organization Behavior Research Methods | 3 |
| MGT 7105 | Individual Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 7106 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| MGT 7107 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| Total Seminar Requirements | 12 credits | |
Quantitative Courses or Approved Equivalent
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 6019 | Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data I | 5 |
| PSYC 6020 | Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data II | 5 |
| PSYC 6018 | Principles of Research Design | 3 |
| PSYC 7301 | Introduction to Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| Total Quantitative Courses or Approved Equivalent | 18 credits | |
Seminar Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
| MGT 7611 | PhD Seminar in Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
Research Methods Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECON 7022 | Econometrics I | 3 |
| ECON 7023 | Econometrics II | 3 |
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
| MGT 7102 | Organization Behavior Research Methods | 3 |
| Total Research Methods Requirements | 15 credits | |
Major Requirements
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