Master of Science with a Major in Management
The Master of Science with a Major in Management degree offers comprehensive studies in the business essentials of accounting, finance, information technology management, marketing, operations management, organizational behavior, and strategic management, with the flexibility to dive deeper into additional business and management disciplines. This master's-level curriculum satisfies the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) common body of knowledge requirements and provides a coherent concentration of elective courses chosen in consultation with an academic advisor. The degree program is designed primarily for three populations of students: (1) students who desire an education in business fundamentals to complement their undergraduate or other graduate level coursework, (2) students earning a PhD in Management degree who wish to earn an complementary master’s degree or who exit the PhD program prior to completion, and (3) students who are admitted to Georgia Tech in approved foreign education programs.
The Master of Science with a major in Management requires a total of 30 credit hours.
All courses must be completed for a letter grade.
Students are allowed to use up to six hours of 4000-level credit as approved by an academic advisor.
Program of Study for Management Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| MGT 6501 | Operations Management | 1.5 |
| MGT 6502 | Leading People and Organizations | 1.5 |
| MGT 6503 | Managing Information Resources | 1.5 |
| MGT 6504 | Principles of Finance | 1.5 |
| MGT 6505 | Marketing Management | 1.5 |
| MGT 6509 | Legal and Ethical Considerations in Business | 1.5 |
| MGT 6512 | Financial Accounting | 1.5 |
| MGT 6518 | Strategy Fundamentals | 1.5 |
| Elective Requirements | 18 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
Program of Study for Research Track
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | 15 | |
| Electives 2 | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
- 1
Students completing the Research Track must choose from one of the seven following management disciplines and complete at least 15 credit hours from the discipline’s core course list.
- 2
Fifteen 6000/7000/8000-level elective credit hours will be required in addition to the Research Track core listed above. The 15 elective hours may be chosen from the Research Track elective list below, or from any Research Track discipline’s core list. Other electives not listed as part of the coursework may be considered at the discretion of the Scheller Graduate Business and PhD committees.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research Track Core Requirements (must complete 15 hours) | ||
| Accounting | ||
| 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 |
| PSYC 7301 | Introduction to Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| Finance | ||
| 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 |
| MGT 6070 | International Finance | 3 |
| MGT 6080 | Investments | 3 |
| MGT 6081 | Derivative Securities | 3 |
| MGT 6090 | Management of Financial Institutions | 3 |
| Information Technology Management | ||
| MGT 7605 | Advanced Empirical Methods for Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MGT 7606 | Analytical Modeling Foundations for IS | 1.5 |
| MGT 7607 | Economics of Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning | 1.5 |
| MGT 7608 | Experimental Research in Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MGT 7609 | Observational Studies in IS | 1.5 |
| ISYE 6414 | Statistical Modeling and Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6501 | Intro Analytics Modeling | 3 |
| PSYC 7301 | Introduction to Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| CS 7641 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| Marketing | ||
| PSYC 6011 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 6012 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 6013 | Biopsychology | 3 |
| PSYC 6014 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| PSYC 7201 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 8000 | Seminar in Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| ISYE 6401 | Statistical Modeling and Design of Experiments | 3 |
| ISYE 6404 | Nonparametric Data Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6411 | Fundamentals of Statistics with Applications | 3 |
| ISYE 6420 | Introduction to Theory and Practice of Bayesian Statistics | 3 |
| ISYE 6739 | Basic Statistical Methods | 3 |
| ISYE 7400 | Advanced Design of Experiments | 3 |
| MGT 7064 | Microeconomics Theory for Management | 3 |
| MGT 7105 | Individual Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 7107 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| MGT 7400 | PhD Strategic Management Research I | 3 |
| MATH 6338 | Real Analysis II | 3 |
| Operations Management | ||
| ISYE 6230 | Economic Decision Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6404 | Nonparametric Data Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6412 | Theoretical Statistics | 3 |
| ISYE 6416 | Computational Statistics | 3 |
| ISYE 6644 | Simulation | 3 |
| ISYE 6656 | Queuing Theory | 3 |
| ISYE 6661 | Linear Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6662 | Discrete Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6663 | Nonlinear Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6761 | Stochastic Processes I | 3 |
| ISYE 6762 | Stochastic Processes II | 3 |
| ISYE 6831 | Advanced Simulation | 3 |
| ISYE 7400 | Advanced Design of Experiments | 3 |
| ISYE 6650 | Probabilistic Models and Their Applications | 3 |
| ISYE 6669 | Deterministic Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 7201 | Production and Service Systems Engineering | 3 |
| ISYE 7405 | Multivariate Data Analysis | 3 |
| PSYC 7301 | Introduction to Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 7302 | Structural Equation Modeling | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| MGT 7102 | Organization Behavior Research Methods | 3 |
| MGT 7105 | Individual Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 7106 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| MGT 7107 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| PSYC 7301 | Introduction to Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| Strategic Management | ||
| MGT 7611 | PhD Seminar in Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT 7102 | Organization Behavior Research Methods | 3 |
| MGT 7107 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| MGT 7400 | PhD Strategic Management Research I | 3 |
| ECON 7012 | Microeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ECON 7022 | Econometrics I | 3 |
Elective Course Options
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives for Management Track | ||
| MGT 6010 | Individual Taxation: Analysis and Planning | 3 |
| MGT 6015 | Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 6020 | Financial Reporting and Analysis I | 3 |
| MGT 6022 | Financial Reporting and Analysis II | 3 |
| MGT 6029 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| MGT 6030 | International Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 6042 | Auditing and Financial Control Systems | 3 |
| MGT 6043 | Advanced Financial Reporting | 3 |
| MGT 6046 | Applications of Data Analytics in Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 6051 | Database Development and Applications | 3 |
| MGT 6056 | Electronic Commerce-Conducting Business on the Internet | 3 |
| MGT 6057 | Business Process Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MGT 6059 | Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| MGT 6070 | International Finance | 3 |
| MGT 6074 | Fintech & Cryptocurrencies | 3 |
| MGT 6076 | Valuing Technology Firms | 3 |
| MGT 6078 | Basic Finance and Investments | 3 |
| MGT 6080 | Investments | 3 |
| MGT 6086 | Entrepreneurial Finance and Private Equity | 3 |
| MGT 6090 | Management of Financial Institutions | 3 |
| MGT 6107 | Leadership and Organizational Change | 3 |
| MGT 6110 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| MGT 6113 | ProBono Non-Profit Consulting Projects | 3 |
| MGT 6114 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| MGT 6116 | The Role of Gender, Race and Ethnicity in Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 6118 | Cross-Cultural Management | 3 |
| MGT 6119 | Leading Teams in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 6164 | Corporate Strategy | 3 |
| MGT 6165 | Venture Creation | 3 |
| MGT 6182 | Work, Equity and Wellness | 3 |
| MGT 6185 | International Business Environments | 3 |
| MGT 6190 | Current Thinking In Strategy | 3 |
| MGT 6197 | Global Strategic Management | 3 |
| MGT 6213 | Business Analytics for Managers | 3 |
| MGT 6214 | Business Analytics Practicum | 3 |
| MGT 6302 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
| MGT 6308 | Strategic Brand Management | 3 |
| MGT 6310 | Marketing Research: Analytics | 3 |
| MGT 6311 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| MGT 6312 | Marketing Research: Tools and Design | 3 |
| MGT 6314 | Understanding Markets with Data Science | 3 |
| MGT 6315 | Marketing Analysis | 3 |
| MGT 6325 | Product Planning | 3 |
| MGT 6326 | Collaborative Product Development | 3 |
| MGT 6345 | Marketing Practicum | 3 |
| MGT 6352 | International Practicum | 3 |
| MGT 6353 | Operations Strategy | 3 |
| MGT 6357 | Service Operations Management | 3 |
| MGT 6359 | Business Strategies For Sustainability | 3 |
| MGT 6360 | Global Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MGT 6369 | Sustainable Business Practicum | 3 |
| MGT 6400 | Pricing Analytics and Revenue Management | 3 |
| MGT 6401 | Supply Chain Modeling | 3 |
| MGT 6405 | Lean Six Sigma | 3 |
| MGT 6450 | Project Management | 3 |
| MGT 6451 | Business Intelligence and Analytics | 3 |
| MGT 6452 | Machine Learning for Business | 3 |
| MGT 6655 | Business Data Preparation and Visualization | 3 |
| MGT 6663 | Technology Strategy | 3 |
| MGT 6664 | Managing Innovation | 3 |
| MGT 6665 | Strategy Execution | 3 |
| MGT 6667 | Strategic Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MGT 6668 | Behavioral Economics | 3 |
| MGT 6725 | Information Security Strategies and Policies | 3 |
| MGT 6726 | Privacy, Technology, Policy, and Law | 3 |
| MGT 6727 | Privacy for Professionals | 3 |
| MGT 6772 | Managing Resources of the Technological Firm | 3 |
| MGT 6789 | Technology Ventures | 3 |
| MGT 6801 | TI:GER Innovation Analysis | 3 |
| MGT 6802 | TI:GER Innovation and Business Model Design | 3 |
| MGT 6803 | TI:GER Innovation Execution | 3 |
| MGT 6821 | TI:GER Innovation Research Methods 1 | 1.5 |
| MGT 6822 | TI:GER Innovation Research Methods 2 | 1.5 |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective Course Options for Research Track | ||
| CS 7641 | Machine Learning | 3 |
| ECON 6105 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 6121 | Research Methods | 3 |
| ECON 6140 | Econometrics I | 3 |
| ECON 6160 | Econometrics II | 3 |
| ECON 6161 | Econometric Modeling and Forecasting | 3 |
| ECON 7004 | Mathematics for Economists | 3 |
| ECON 7012 | Microeconomic Theory I | 3 |
| ECON 7013 | Microeconomic Theory II | 3 |
| ECON 7022 | Econometrics I | 3 |
| ECON 7023 | Econometrics II | 3 |
| ECON 7111 | Industrial Organization I | 3 |
| ECON 7112 | Industrial Organization II | 3 |
| ISYE 6230 | Economic Decision Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6401 | Statistical Modeling and Design of Experiments | 3 |
| ISYE 6402 | Time Series Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6404 | Nonparametric Data Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6411 | Fundamentals of Statistics with Applications | 3 |
| ISYE 6412 | Theoretical Statistics | 3 |
| ISYE 6413 | Design and Analysis of Experiments | 3 |
| ISYE 6414 | Statistical Modeling and Regression Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 6416 | Computational Statistics | 3 |
| ISYE 6420 | Introduction to Theory and Practice of Bayesian Statistics | 3 |
| ISYE 6501 | Intro Analytics Modeling | 3 |
| ISYE 6644 | Simulation | 3 |
| ISYE 6650 | Probabilistic Models and Their Applications | 3 |
| ISYE 6656 | Queuing Theory | 3 |
| ISYE 6661 | Linear Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6662 | Discrete Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6663 | Nonlinear Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6664 | Stochastic Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6669 | Deterministic Optimization | 3 |
| ISYE 6739 | Basic Statistical Methods | 3 |
| ISYE 6761 | Stochastic Processes I | 3 |
| ISYE 6762 | Stochastic Processes II | 3 |
| ISYE 6831 | Advanced Simulation | 3 |
| ISYE 7201 | Production and Service Systems Engineering | 3 |
| ISYE 7400 | Advanced Design of Experiments | 3 |
| ISYE 7401 | Advanced Statistical Modeling | 3 |
| ISYE 7405 | Multivariate Data Analysis | 3 |
| ISYE 7441 | Linear Statistical Models I | 3 |
| MATH 6338 | Real Analysis II | 3 |
| MGT 6066 | Mergers and Acquisitions | 3 |
| MGT 6070 | International Finance | 3 |
| MGT 6080 | Investments | 3 |
| MGT 6081 | Derivative Securities | 3 |
| MGT 6090 | Management of Financial Institutions | 3 |
| MGT 7064 | Microeconomics Theory for Management | 3 |
| MGT 7101 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| MGT 7102 | Organization Behavior Research Methods | 3 |
| MGT 7105 | Individual Behavior in Organizations | 3 |
| MGT 7106 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| MGT 7107 | Organizational Theory | 3 |
| MGT 7308 | Theory Construction in the Social Sciences | 3 |
| MGT 7400 | PhD Strategic Management Research I | 3 |
| 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 |
| MGT 7605 | Advanced Empirical Methods for Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MGT 7606 | Analytical Modeling Foundations for IS | 1.5 |
| MGT 7607 | Economics of Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning | 1.5 |
| MGT 7608 | Experimental Research in Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MGT 7609 | Observational Studies in IS | 1.5 |
| MGT 8803 | Special Topics in Management (Intro to Industrial Organization) | 3 |
| PSYC 6011 | Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 6012 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 6013 | Biopsychology | 3 |
| PSYC 6014 | Sensation and Perception | 3 |
| PSYC 6018 | Principles of Research Design | 3 |
| PSYC 6019 | Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data I | 5 |
| PSYC 6020 | Statistical Analysis of Psychological Data II | 5 |
| PSYC 6021 | Personality Theories | 3 |
| PSYC 6795 | Introduction to Cognitive Science | 3 |
| PSYC 7201 | Industrial/Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 7203 | Motivation and Job Attitudes | 3 |
| PSYC 7301 | Introduction to Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 7302 | Structural Equation Modeling | 3 |
| PSYC 7790 | Cognitive Modeling | 4 |
| PSYC 8000 | Seminar in Experimental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 8010 | Seminar in Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 8060 | Seminar in Quantitative Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 8803 | Special Topics in Applied Statistics | 3 |
| PUBP 6014 | Organization Theory | 3 |
| PUBP 6116 | Microeconomics for Policy Analysis | 3 |
| PUBP 8200 | Advanced Research Methods I | 3 |
| PUBP 8205 | Advanced Research Methods II | 3 |