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For those students looking to build a career in computing research, the School of Computational Science and Engineering offers a range of Ph.D. programs that allow students to work side-by-side with some of the most brilliant researchers and computer scientists in the world. For those looking to join the ranks of academia, we regularly place our doctorate graduates in tenure-track positions in top programs. The School maintains strong, research relationships with companies from Fortune 500 to the latest startups that allow graduates to continue their research in jobs at some of the world’s hottest private sector employers.

Ph.D. in Computational Science and Engineering Interdisciplinary program devoted to the creation, study, and application of computer-based models of natural and engineered systems. 

Ph.D. in Computer Science As a research-oriented degree, the Ph.D. in Computer Science prepares exceptional students for careers at the cutting edge of academia, industry and government. 

Ph.D. in Machine Learning Machine learning builds and learns from both algorithm and theory to understand the world around us and create the tools we need and want.

Ph.D. in Bioinformatics An elite multidisciplinary program sponsored by the College of Computing, the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, and the School of Mathematics.

Ph.D. in Bioengineering Be a leader through interdisciplinary graduate education and research in areas that improve health and the environment.

Graduate Education

Office of graduate and postdoctoral education, analytics (on campus), program contact.

Candice McLemore (Atlanta Campus only) Georgia Institute of Technology 756 W Peachtree St NW, Room 1666B Atlanta, GA 30318

Application Deadlines

• Priority Deadline - Jan. 1
• Late Deadline - March 15

At the time of application, all prospective MS Analytics students must select a track in which to specialize from the following list:

• Analytical Tools
• Business Analytics
• Computational Data Analytics

Admittance Terms

Degree programs.

• MS, Analytics

Standardized Tests

IELTS Academic Requirements

• Scores submitted to Georgia Institute of Technology, "Graduate"
• Minimum band score for Reading, Listening, and Speaking is 6.5
• Minimum band score for Writing is 5.5

TOEFL Requirements

• Institute Code: 5248
• Department Code: Not required
• Internet-based: 100, with minimum section scores of 19

GRE/GMAT Requirements

• Applicants must submit GRE or GMAT scores
• No minimum score requirement

Application Requirements

• At least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in calculus, probability/statistics, and some linear algebra 
• At least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in computer programming using a high-level language like C, C++, Java, Python, FORTRAN, etc.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement

Program Costs

• Go to " View Tuition Costs by Semester ," and select the semester you plan to start. Graduate-level programs are divided into sections: Graduate Rates–Atlanta Campus, Study Abroad, Specialty Graduate Programs, Executive Education Programs
• Find the degree and program you are interested in and click to access the program's tuition and fees by credit hour PDF.
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• Determine if you will pay in-state or out-of-state tuition. Learn more about the difference between in-state and out-of-state . For example, if you are an in-state resident and planning to take six credits for the Master of Architecture degree, the tuition cost will be $4,518.
• The middle section of the document lists all mandatory Institute fees. To see your total tuition plus mandatory fees, refer to the last two columns of the PDF.

The Office of Graduate Education has prepared an admissions checklist to help you navigate through the admissions process.

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Online education.

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All Georgia Tech online programs are through the  Office of Professional Education .

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PhD Program

The machine learning (ML) Ph.D. program is a collaborative venture between Georgia Tech's colleges of Computing, Engineering, and Sciences. Approximately 25-30 students enter the program each year through nine different academic units. 

ML@GT manages all operations and curricular requirements for the new Ph.D. Program, which include four core and five elective courses, a qualifying exam, and a doctoral dissertation defense .

See the curriculum overview for more information.

Students admitted into the ML Ph.D. program can be advised by any of our  participating ML Ph.D. Program faculty .

More information about admission to the ML Ph.D. program can be found here .

More information about the program itself, including details on operations and curriculum outlined in the ML Handbook, can be found in the current student resources.

ML@GT Ph.D. Faculty Advisory Committee

• Aerospace Engineering (AE): Evangelos Theodorou, [email protected]
• Biomedical Engineering (BME): May Wang, [email protected]
• Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE): Martha Grover, [email protected]
• Computational Science and Engineering (CSE): Polo Chau, [email protected]
• Electrical Computer Engineering (ECE): David Anderson, [email protected]
• Computer Science (CS): Jacob Abernethy, prof.gatech.edu
• Industrial Systems Engineering (ISyE): Yao Xie, [email protected]
• Interactive Computing (IC): Zsolt Kira, [email protected]
• Mathematics (MATH): Vladimir Koltchinskii, [email protected]

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Master of Science in Analytics

An interdisciplinary hybrid data science and analytics degree.

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Admission to the MS in Analytics program is highly selective. Our program receives more than 1,000 applications a year and we recruit a class of approximately 100 students each Fall.

The admissions committee is looking for exceptional students with a strong interest in data science and analytics and a high level of ability demonstrated by past performance on appropriate coursework and/or workplace experience as well as standardized testing.

Overall, we're looking for people with outstanding data science and analytics potential, regardless of background. The admissions committee evaluates each application holistically, considering all parts of your application.

During the application process, we ask all applicants to select what track they prefer: Computational Data Analytics (Data Science), Business Analytics, or Analytical Tools (Data Analytics). These selections are for our planning purposes only; students are able to switch tracks at any time or take additional coursework to satisfy multiple tracks.

*Available cohort seats are limited. Applicants who apply by the Priority deadline will receive the fullest consideration for admission.

2023 msa info session, prerequisites.

All applicants must have a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent and should have a basic background in mathematics and computing. This includes at least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in each of the following:

• Probability/Statistics
• Basic Linear Algebra
• A high-level programming language (Python preferred, but could be C/C++, Java, FORTRAN, etc.)

Applicants who do not have sufficient background in mathematics and computing may still be admitted, with the expectation that they either learn the necessary background material on their own before arriving, or take one or more preparatory courses such as MATH 1712 , ISYE 6739 , MATH 1553 , and/or CS 1301 when they arrive on campus.

Deadlines for Fall 2024

The application for the next admission term will be available by August 31st.

• The Priority Application Deadline for the Fall 2024 MS in Analytics Atlanta cohort is January 1st .
• The Late Deadline is March 15th .

The application deadlines are the same for both domestic and international applicants.

Required Application Materials

• GRE or GMAT Scores (we do not grant GRE/GMAT waivers; however, expired scores are accepted)
• International applicants are highly encouraged to use one of three recommended Georgia Tech-approved credential evaluation services: IEE , Educational Perspectives ), or SpanTran Pathways .
• Utilization of these credential evaluation services can significantly shorten the admission processing time should you be admitted into the program
• Statement of Purpose
• Three Letters of Recommendation - Please select recommenders that can best speak to your academic and/or professional experience, qualifications, and aptitude
• TOEFL: minimum Score: 100
• GT Language Institute: 3

Information about English Language Proficiency Requirements

Admissions Checklist

The application fee is $75 for U.S. applicants and $85 for international applicants.

Fee payment must accompany the online application.

Please select recommenders that can best speak to your academic and/or professional experience, qualifications, and aptitude. The recommendation form is a series of ratings plus an area to either type or upload a recommendation letter.

All materials must be submitted directly through the application portal. If you have any technical difficulties with the application,  please contact the Office of Graduate Studies at [email protected] .

• If you completed your education outside of the United States, we highly recommend using one of the three Georgia Tech approved credential evaluation services:  IEE ,  Educational Perspectives ,  or  SpanTran Pathways .
• Georgia Tech requires that international applicants hold the equivalent of a U.S. four-year baccalaureate degree earned from an institution authorized to award degrees by the appropriate government agency such as a Ministry of Education or the University Grants commission. 
• For more information, please visit Georgia Tech's Graduate Studies Information Page.

GRE test scores can be ordered at www.ets.org . Our school report code is 5248. No specific department designation is required. 

For complete information regarding the GMAT, go to www.mba.com/exams/gmat .  

If your primary language is not English, you must provide official scores on the TOEFL or IELTS Academic unless both of the following are true: 

• US Citizens and US Permanent Residents can submit Lawful Presence documents  

Non-immigrant visa holders can:  

Provide proof of citizenship from an approved country 

Provide a transcript from a regionally accredited university or college located in the United States reflecting a minimum of  one academic year (3 quarters or 2 semesters) of full-time enrollment 

Provide a transcript from a university or college located in one of these listed countries reflecting a minimum of one academic year (3 quarters or 2 semesters) of full-time enrollment 

Minimum English Language Proficiency Score requirements are: 

TOEFL: minimum Score: 100 

IELTS: 7.5 

GT Language Institute: 3 

Click here for more information on English Language Proficiency Requirements and approved Exemptions..

• Be sure to include your career goals after graduate school, how your academic and research background have prepared you for the MSA program, as well as how the program will help you reach your goal.
• The Statement of Purpose has a 1000-word limit. It is recommended that you type your Statement in a program, such as Microsoft Word, that will provide a count. You should edit your Statement if you exceed the limit. Try to be concise and to the point

You must provide documentation of your university/post-secondary school academic record, which should include all courses you have taken, all grades received, and degrees conferred. Including any additional mark sheets, official translations, or degree certificates for international transcripts as needed. 

For US institutions, unofficial transcripts are sufficient for the initial admissions review. You will be asked for official transcripts/degree documents if you are admitted. 

Common Questions

The primary application deadline for the on-campus MSA is January 1, and late applications can be submitted through March 15 for all applicants, including international applicants. We generally review all applications after the January 1 deadline.

In the past, MSAs have held degrees in various non-technical fields including anthropology, music, philosophy, law, medicine, etc.

All applicants are expected to have basic background in mathematics (at least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in calculus, probability/statistics, and some linear algebra) and computing (at least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in computer programming using a high-level language like C, C++, Java, Python, FORTRAN, etc.)

If you are unsure of your background, we recommend taking one or more Georgia Tech preparatory courses such as MATH 1712, ISYE 6739, MATH 1553, and/or CS 1301 when they arrive on campus. Googling these courses, you'll see a fundamental list of topics you should learn (and in some cases, an entire course web page with course notes, homeworks, etc.).  Any course you take that includes all those topics should be acceptable; whether it's in a classroom, online, or even self-taught.

Overall, we're looking for people who have outstanding potential in data science and analytics, regardless of background. We look at many parts of your application: academic background (college/university, grades, courses, major, etc.), test scores, resume, experience, letters of recommendation, personal statement, etc.

All applicants are expected to have a basic background in mathematics and computing including as well as a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• At least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in calculus, probability/statistics, and some linear algebra
• At least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in computer programming using a high-level language like C, C++, Java, Python, FORTRAN, etc.
• GRE or GMAT scores
• Personal Statement
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• (Unless you qualify for one of the exemptions listed at https://grad.gatech.edu/english-proficiency you will need to take the TOEFL or IELTS).

Decisions will be released around the end of February.

The Fall 2025 Application will be available by August 31, 2024.

International Applicants

We are an official STEM program (CIP code 52.1399). International students qualify for all of the benefits associated with this designation.

If you completed your education outside of the United States, we highly recommend using one of the three Georgia Tech-approved credential evaluations:  IEE ,  Educational Perspectives ,  or  SpanTran Pathways .

Generally, GT requires a 4-year degree (or a 3-year degree, plus 1 additional year of degree study, like a BS/MS). If you need more information, you may contact GT's Office of Graduate Studies at [email protected]

Unfortunately, the program doesn't generally offer application waivers for our program. However, current US Federal TRIO program applicants, such as McNair Scholars, are eligible for an application fee waiver.

For consideration, please email a PDF of your current program participation certificate to [email protected] for guidance on how to obtain this waiver.

Yes, in most cases. Georgia Tech requires that all applicants demonstrate proof of English language proficiency at the time of application. A list of the ways that this requirement can be satisfied is available at   https://grad.gatech.edu/english-proficiency

The TOEFL/IELTS is not required of applicants who have or will have obtained an undergraduate degree entirely from an institution (or institutions) in which English is the primary language of instruction. Click HERE for a list of exempt countries.

The TOEFL/IELTS requirement will be waived automatically for an applicant who submits an application with evidence of these circumstances. 

IELTS ≥ 7.5 (minimum band score for Reading, Listening, and Speaking is 6.5; minimum band score for Writing is 5.5)

TOEFL - Institute Code: 5248 Department Code: Not required

Minimum Score Required: Internet-based: 100, with minimum section scores of 19

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Online Master of Science in Analytics

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Spring 2025 Standard Application Deadline

Spring 2025 final application deadline, spring 2025 program start, next info session, online degree overview.

Georgia Tech’s Online Master of Science in Analytics (OMS Analytics) is a top-5 nationally ranked data science and analytics program. As an interdisciplinary data science and analytics degree program, OMS Analytics leverages three of Georgia Tech’s top-ranked colleges: College of Computing, College of Engineering, and Scheller College of Business to provide world-class instruction in machine learning/AI, statistical modeling and learning, data storage and pipelining, data visualization, optimization and simulation, and business analytics/applications. This integrated approach to data science and analytics provides graduates with advanced skills for complex problem-solving and insight generation.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

• Top-5 nationally ranked data science and analytics program
• Flexible format for working professionals
• 100% online
• Self-paced degree
• Complete in 24-36 months
• Same faculty and curriculum as on-campus program (selected electives)
• 3 specialized tracks: Analytical Tools (Data Analytics), Business Analytics, and Computational Data (Data Science)
• Total tuition under $11,000
• No GRE/GMAT required
• Fall (August) or Spring (January) start

Program-at-a-Glance

100% online, 11 courses (36 credit hours), top 10 university, a credential that commands attention.

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• How to Apply

International Applicants

Prerequisites  For admission into the OMS Analytics program, all applicants are expected to have: 

1. An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

2. At least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in: 

• Probability/statistics 
• Computer programming in Python at the level of  I ntroduction to Computing in Python * 
• Calculus and basic linear algebra** 

*Even if you have experience in some high-level language -- C, C++, Java, Python, FORTRAN -- it still would be helpful to take Introduction to Computing in Python prior to starting the OMS Analytics coursework. 

**Applicants who lack a background in mathematics or computing may still be admitted. In these cases, students are expected to learn the necessary materials on their own before beginning the program.    Test Scores (Optional) You  may choose to submit standardized test scores, most commonly GRE or GMAT. However, this is not required for admission into the program.

Online Application   Admission is a competitive process and we carefully review all facets of your application. The information you include in your application assists our admissions committee in evaluating your potential for success in the program. Your application will not be reviewed until all of your  supporting documents  have been submitted , including unofficial transcripts, TOEFL scores (if applicable), and letters of recommendation. Documents submitted after the application deadline will not be reviewed.

International Applicants For international graduate applicants, please review the  international applicants' tab for requirements.  

All application materials must be submitted by the deadline — including unofficial transcripts, letters of recommendation, and TOEFL scores (if applicable).

Spring Enrollment: (January) Standard Application Deadline: June 15 Final Application Deadline: Aug. 1

Fall Enrollment: (August) Standard Application Deadline: Feb. 1 Final Application Deadline: March 15

Applications are submitted electronically and include a nonrefundable application fee. Before you start the application process, take a moment to read through the following information to help you prepare.

Information Required for Application

Personal Information

• Full legal name
• Social security number
• Permanent and current mailing addresses
• Telephone number and email address
• Date and place of birth
• Race/ethnicity (optional)
• Professional resume

Citizenship Information

• Lawful presence

Academic History

• Colleges and universities attended
• Degrees earned
• Official transcripts
• Degree documents (international applicants)

Test Scores

• GRE/GMAT (optional)
• TOEF L (required for international applicants)

Letters of Recommendation

• Names and valid email addresses of three recommenders (i.e. former teachers or supervisors) who know you well and can comment on your scholarly characteristics

Additional/Supplemental Information

• Criminal and academic misconduct history
• U.S. military affiliation
• Professional certifications (if applicable)
• Relevant work experience (if applicable)
• Scholastic, professional, and community awards/recognition
• Background in prerequisite areas of computer programming, probability/statistics, calculus, and basic linear algebra
• Statement of Purpose that describes career goals, objectives, decision to pursue an advanced degree, and other graduate programs to which you are applying

Start Your Application    You can submit your application to the program at any time of the year. If you have any questions during the application process, please check our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the  Student Services Team . We also have an  instructional guide to help navigate through the online application process.

Please set aside sufficient time — usually about two to three weeks — for Graduate Studies to receive and process your supporting documents. We cannot guarantee applications received after the deadline will be reviewed in time for the applied semester.  

Application Fee   A non-refundable application fee must be paid online with a credit card or electronic check if you have a U.S. bank account. The application fee is $95 for U.S. applicants and $105 for international applicants. Your application will not be received until the fee is paid.  

Status Checking   Once your application is completed and submitted, you may monitor its progress through  CollegeNet’s online status check system  (using the same CollegeNet user ID and password created when you applied).  

Technical Requirements   There are technical requirements for our online degree program. Please review the technology requirements in the FAQ below.

Georgia Tech considers you an international applicant if you are neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident, even if you currently reside in the U.S under a non-immigrant visa. Since the program is 100% online, international students admitted to the program will not be offered visas. International students do not require U.S. residency to enroll in the program. All applicants residing within the U.S. must satisfy the lawful presence requirement .

The admissions criteria applied in evaluating international applicants are the same as those for U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. All application materials, including transcripts and recommendations, must be submitted in English in addition to their native language (if not originally in English). All applicants must satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement of admission to Georgia Tech. If an international applicant is using a TOEFL or IELTS score to satisfy this requirement, please note that admission to this degree requires the minimum scores outlined below.

Georgia Tech requires that all applicants demonstrate proof of English language proficiency. Listed below are the ways that this requirement can be satisfied:

• U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents can submit Lawful Presence documents
• provide proof of citizenship from an approved country listed here
• provide a transcript from a regionally accredited university or college located in the United States reflecting a minimum of one academic year (3 quarters or 2 semesters) of full-time enrollment
• provide a transcript from a university or college located in one of these listed countries reflecting a minimum of one academic year (3 quarters or 2 semesters) of full-time enrollment
• Applicants not meeting any of the above criteria who studied at a school where the language of instruction is English but the country in which the school is located is not listed here are required to submit acceptable standardized test scores as outlined below.

If you do not meet any of the above listed criteria, you will be required to submit a standardized test score to satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement.

Our program-specific accepted tests and minimum score requirement for admission are listed below. Please note that meeting Georgia Tech’s minimum score does not guarantee admission since some programs (such as this one) have higher score requirements.

• IELTS ≥ 7.5 overall (with a minimum band score for Reading, Listening, and Speaking of 6.5; minimum band score for Writing is 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT ≥ 100 overall (with each section also scoring 20 or higher)

We recommend that you achieve acceptable scores prior to submitting your application. Scores must be no more than two years old on the day you are scheduled to begin your graduate studies. Failure to satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement will impact our ability to review an application .

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All applicants to the OMS Analytics Program must hold a U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent to be considered for admission. A three-year degree is not equivalent to the U.S. bachelor's degree. Neither professional designations nor work experience will count toward the fourth year of study. We're unable to make exceptions to this policy.

Georgia Tech does not accept any private evaluation of academic documents, such as those provided by companies like WES. Official transcripts and degree documents should be submitted at the time of application, but unofficial scans uploaded to your application are acceptable for the sake of admission consideration. Official copies can then be provided to us upon an offer of admission, as required.

Georgia Tech requires the following documents from international applicants:

• Official native-language transcripts from every college/university attended for credit, even if that credit wasn’t earned or was transferred to another school
• Official English translation of the native language transcript
• Official native language degree documents
• Official English translation of the native language degree document

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Program Tuition               $10,692 Program Credit Hours    36 Cost/credit hour             $297 Term Fees*   Institutional Fee                $194   Technology Fee                 $107  *Tuition and term fees are subject to change without notice. Term fees are assessed only for the terms in which students are enrolled in courses.  

All payments of tuition and fees are handled by the Bursar’s office. For deadlines and instructions on how to pay, please visit the  student payment portal .   

The Georgia Tech Bursar’s Office processes refunds via EFT, also known as Direct Deposit, Monday through Friday. Refunds and overpayments are electronically disbursed to the student’s checking or savings account and should be in the students account on the following day or sooner. You are not always eligible for a refund when dropping a course, so please read over the  refund policy .  

Education Loans   U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible for education loans. To learn more about graduate financial aid and loan programs, visit  Georgia Tech’s Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid .  

Employer Tuition Reimbursement   Contact your employer’s human resources department for available tuition assistance programs and eligibility.  

The Post-9/11 GI Bill   Effective August 1, 2011, qualified U.S. veterans may be eligible to receive financial support for tuition, mandatory fees, books, and housing. Additional information is available through the Department of Veterans Affairs  GI Bill Website .  

Using multiple digital platforms and world-class instructors, you’ll have the opportunity to tailor your degree to your needs and interests by selecting a specialized degree track.

I have zero doubt the only reason I was able to pivot my career and become a principal data analyst at a global technology company is because of the skills, the knowledge, and the network that I gained from the OMS Analytics program at Georgia Tech.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Accreditation.

For information on Georgia Tech’s institutional accreditation see gatech.edu/accreditation .

NC-SARA Approval

The Institute has been approved by the state of Georgia to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is an agreement among member states, districts, and territories that establish comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to make it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA is overseen by a National Council and administered by four regional education compacts.

What is the admission criteria for the program?

For admission into the OMS Analytics program, all applicants are expected to have:

• An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

At least one college-level course or equivalent knowledge in:

• Probability/statistics
• Computer programming in Python at the level of I ntroduction to Computing in Python *
• Calculus and basic linear algebra**

*Even if you have experience in some high-level language -- C, C++, Java, Python, FORTRAN -- it still would be helpful to take CS 1301 (free online) prior to starting the OMS Analytics coursework.

**Applicants who lack a background in mathematics or computing may still be admitted. In these cases, students are expected either to learn the necessary materials on their own before beginning the program or take one or more preparatory course after being admitted. If you plan to take any preparatory courses before the program begins, we recommend you provide this information in your application packet, including course information and timeframe for completion.

Applicants who are selected for admission will be conditionally admitted into the degree program and must pass the two OMS Analytics foundational courses with a grade of B or better to be fully admitted. Students do not need to take these foundational courses before registering for other core or elective courses. However, we recommend students take at least one foundational course per semester in which they are enrolled until they are fully admitted to Georgia Tech.

If I meet the admission criteria, am I automatically admitted?

No applicant is automatically admitted into the program. All applications are reviewed by a faculty committee to ensure those admitted can succeed in the program. 

I don’t have the academic credentials for full admission now, but would like to work toward that. What advice do you have?

The best advice is to build up your background knowledge in probability and statistics, computer programming, calculus, and linear algebra. If you don't have much analytics-oriented background, gaining this knowledge will give you a preview of what the OMS Analytics curriculum will be like, and help position you for successfully maximizing your learning in our program. 

What is meant by official or unofficial transcripts? How do I submit them?

Official transcripts are delivered directly to Georgia Tech from your academic institution (certified PDFs or sealed, physical transcripts). Other forms or types of transcripts are considered unofficial.

You will have the option to upload additional supporting documents when submitting your online application (documents should be .pdf files). Note that if you do this, you will not need to mail your documents at this time. But if you are admitted, you will be asked to submit the official documents.

Secure electronic certified transcripts (E-transcripts) should be sent to [email protected]. This is a special e-mail address only for secure electronic transcripts delivered via National Student Clearinghouse, eScrip-Safe, Parchment, and Truecopy Credentials. Please check with the registrar or records office at your college/university to see if they provide secure electronic certified transcript service. (Transcripts sent as email attachments are not accepted as official documents.)

Any documents that are  not uploaded  with your online application will need to be mailed in one envelope (with the name of the applicant as it appears on the application written on the front) to Graduate Studies. Please do not staple, clip, bind, brad, or tie your documents together. Leave all sheets loose, and stack them in order. This will speed up the processing of your application. Mail all documents to:

Graduate Studies Georgia Institute of Technology 631 Cherry St., Room 318  Atlanta, GA 30332-0321

Is there a cap on admissions?

There is no hard cap on admissions. 

I don’t have a formal education. Do I qualify for the program?

No. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent, demonstrated academic excellence, and evidence of preparation in their chosen field sufficient to ensure successful graduate study are minimum requirements for applicants to graduate programs at Georgia Tech.

Do I need to submit proof of Lawful Presence?

Yes. In accordance with University System of Georgia policy, students admitted to Georgia Tech must verify their lawful presence in the United States prior to enrollment. Visit the Georgia Tech Graduate Studies website to learn more about the policy for U.S. and non U.S. citizens.

How do I submit criminal and academic misconduct history?

The OMS Analytics application will ask you to report your criminal and academic misconduct history and will be verified by Georgia Tech’s Office of Graduate Admissions.

Application Process

How are applications to the program evaluated.

All applications are reviewed by a faculty committee to ensure those admitted can succeed in the program. 

Are there any prerequisites to the program?

Yes. An undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.

**Applicants who lack a background in mathematics or computing may still be admitted. In these cases, students are expected either to learn the necessary materials on their own before beginning the program, or take one or more preparatory course after being admitted. If you plan to take any preparatory courses before the program begins, we recommend you provide this information in your application packet, including course information and timeframe for completion.

What topics do I need to be familiar with to meet the math prerequisite?

To meet the math prerequisite, you’ll need to have covered:

• Differentiation and integration in multiple variables
• Basic linear algebra
• Basic understanding of vectors and matrices, including how to add and multiply and how to invert a matrix

Some familiarity with eigenvalues and eigenvectors is also helpful.

What is the application deadline for the program?

Please review the Admissions Deadlines section for current application deadlines.

How can I apply?

Applications are accepted year-round. Please review the How to Apply section to ensure you have everything you need for a complete application.

What materials must be on file before the application is considered complete and can be evaluated?

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. Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. If you are admitted, you will be asked to send an additional official transcript. You will receive instructions at that time. 
• Lawful Presence Document (U.S. Citizens Only). Applicants must verify their  lawful presence  in the United States prior to enrollment. 
• English Proficiency (International Students Only). The language of instruction at Georgia Tech is English. With some exceptions, international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Minimum test scores and expectations are found on our  International Applicants tab. 
• References.  You will initiate the process through the online application by entering the name and email addresses of three references. Upon submission of your application, an email will be sent to the recommender requesting a brief online recommendation. Please inform your references that they must submit the form for your application to be complete. 
• Test Scores (Optional).  You may choose to submit standardized test scores, most commonly GRE or GMAT. This is not required for admission into the program. 

Program-Specific Questions/Materials 

• Personal Statements.  Describe your specific career goals and objectives, the decision to pursue an advanced degree, and other information that may be useful to the admissions committee.  
• Professional Resume.  A listing of your professional experience and uploaded to the online application. 

Is a GRE or GMAT required?

Applicants are not required to submit GRE or GMAT scores. If you have already the GRE or GMAT and believe your score may strengthen your application, feel free to submit it.

I'd like to apply to the OMS Analytics and the MS Analytics on campus at the same time. Can I submit just one application for both programs?

You will need to apply to the online program separately to be reviewed within that specific applicant pool. Our system currently does not allow you to submit two applications for the same program, same term.

Once you have submitted your application, contact Graduate Studies  and request that they move you to the online application for the term you wish to apply. They can also add the recommendations you included in your original on-campus Analytics application to the online application.

Can I enroll in the OMS Analytics and another program at Georgia Tech at the same time?

Students may not be enrolled in the OMS Analytics and another Georgia Tech program at the same time. While we're exploring ways to offer the option of concurrent enrollment to OMS Analytics students in future, we are currently unable to do so. 

I have already applied to the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program. Can I apply to the OMS Analytics program at the same time? If so, do I need to submit new letters of recommendation for the OMS Analytics application?

We allow a maximum of two applications at the same time for any one term. You are required to follow the full application process for each program since you will be assessed for each program separately. Letters of recommendation must be specific to the program for which you’re applying. 

Will you accept the same letters of recommendation for the OMS Analytics that I submitted when I applied to the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program?

Your letters of recommendation must be up to date and specific to the program to which you are applying. You can use the same recommenders.

I have a Georgia Tech master's degree, so you already have my application documents on file. Do I have to send them to you again to apply to the OMS Analytics?

Yes. The admissions committee for this program reviews applications individually, so you will need to follow the full application process for the OMS Analytics program and submit all the required documentation even if you have already submitted it for a different degree.

Who is considered an international applicant?

Georgia Tech considers you an international applicant if you are neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident, regardless of where in the world you live.

What is the admissions process for international applicants?

International applications are evaluated in the same manner as U.S. applicants. Non-U.S. citizens/Permanent Residents may need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS test scores to satisfy Georgia Tech’s English Language Proficiency requirement . We strongly encourage all international applicants to submit application materials early to expedite the admissions process.

Who is required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)?

Please find applicable information in our International Applicants section .

What is the minimum TOEFL or IELTS score needed to be admitted?

Do i need to have my transcripts translated or converted.

You will need to provide a direct English translation of your transcript upon application. If your undergraduate institution does not grade on a 4.0 scale, you should not convert your GPA; simply enter it as it appears on your transcripts/student record.

Will I be offered a visa?

Since the program is 100% online, international students applying to the program will not be offered visas.  

Do I need U.S. residency to enroll in the program?

No. International students do not require U.S. residency to enroll in the program.

Cost and Aid

What are the tuition and fees for the program.

View current tuition and fees .

What kind of financial aid do you offer?

View current financial assistance options.

What is the payment schedule for the program?

All payments of tuition and fees are handled by the Bursar’s office. For instructions on how to pay, please visit the  student payment portal . 

Tuition and fees are charged per semester and are due at the beginning of each term. No tuition or fees are charged if no enrollment occurs that term.

The Georgia Tech Bursar’s Office processes refunds via EFT, also known as Direct Deposit, Monday through Friday. Refunds and overpayments are electronically disbursed to the student’s checking or savings account and should be in the students account on the following day or sooner. You are not always eligible for a refund when dropping a course, so please read over the  refund policy . 

Credit Transfer

I'm enrolled in a master's program at another university. may i transfer to oms analytics.

Transfer credit is generally not accepted. If you complete the  Analytics: Essential Tools and Methods MicroMasters program through edX and choose to continue your studies in analytics, you may apply for advanced standing credit. Courses from this edX MicroMasters program may be considered for credit, but Georgia Tech cannot guarantee that credit will be granted.

Can I get credit for courses I completed at another university?

We generally do not give credit for courses completed at other universities. However, you are welcome to include the information in your application, and we will review it if you are accepted into the program.

I graduated from the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program. Can I get credit for courses I completed as part of my degree requirement or do I have to repeat them for the OMS Science Analytics?

Course credits that have already been used for another degree cannot be used again for the OMS Analytics. However, you do not need to repeat the same courses for the OMS Analytics. Instead, you can select different courses to make up the required credit hours. 

I am currently enrolled as a non-degree seeking student in the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program. Will those courses count for the OMS Analytics?

You can get credit for relevant courses completed as part of the Online Master of Science in Computer Science if the credit has not already been used for another degree. 

Can OMS Analytics courses be applied to Ph.D. programs at Georgia Tech?

It depends on the Ph.D. program in question. The decision to accept OMS Analytics courses is up to the home department of the Ph.D. program in which the student is interested. 

I am currently enrolled in a Georgia Tech master's program. Can I transfer to the OMS Analytics?

We require all applicants to follow the same application process, so you will need to submit an application for the OMS Analytics program and follow the full application process. You can get credit for relevant courses completed as part of your master’s program if the credit has not already been applied to another degree. 

I am currently enrolled in the Online Master of Science in Computer Science program and would like to transfer to the OMS Analytics. Can I transfer get credit for the courses I completed so far?

We require all applicants to follow the same application process, so you will need to submit an application for the OMS Analytics program and follow the full application process. You can get credit for relevant courses completed as part of the Online Master of Science in Computer Science if the credit has not already been applied to another degree. 

Where can I find the curriculum? How does it compare with the on-campus degree?

The curriculum represents a subset of the on-campus curriculum, allowing for a full MS in analytics. Visit the Curriculum  page to view all requirements.

What tracks are available?

The OMS Analytics degree is tailored to the learner’s interests and goals through the selection of a specialized degree track. Analytical Tools, Computational Data Analytics, and Business Analytics are the tracks that are currently available.

What are the foundational courses?

• CSE 6040 - Computing for Data Analytics
• ISYE 6501 - Introduction to Analytics Modeling
• MGT 8803 - Introduction to Business for Analytics

What are the technical requirements for the OMS Analytics curriculum?

We highly recommend OMS Analytics students have access to a broadband or other high-speed internet connection. Some courses may also require the use of a headset with a microphone and webcam. Using your mobile device, iPad, or tablet as the primary or only device is not recommended. Review our technology requirements on the Student Resources page for more information on more specific platform requirements.

How many courses may I take at one time?

Full-time students may take up to six courses at a time, and must take both foundational courses in their first semester.

Part-time students may take only up to two courses until they pass their foundational requirement.

Once fully admitted, the maximum number of hours a part-time student may take is nine hours a semester (three courses). Be advised that each course is just as rigorous as its on-campus equivalent. We recommend that OMS Analytics degree-seeking students working full-time while taking courses enroll in no more than two courses simultaneously.

Can I get a copy of the syllabi for the courses?

We are able to share the curriculum overview and course descriptions. Syllabi for each course will be available at a later date and will be shared with successful candidates who are admitted to the program. 

Are students expected to know R and Python? Which courses focus on them?

Both R and Python will be taught in introductory core courses, so all students will be exposed to both languages from early on in the program. For advanced coursework, students will be expected to be familiar with R and Python. The course ISYE 6501 includes R, and the course CSE 6040 includes Python. Both ISYE 6501 and CSE 6040 are introductory courses, so students will be exposed to R and Python early on in the program.   

Do any courses focus on big data tools such as Hadoop/spark?

Yes. These tools are covered in the required core course, CSE 6242 Data and Visual Analytics, so every student will have the opportunity to learn about them.

My employer is supporting my degree and I plan to do the practicum at my company. What is required from my manager for the external practicum process?

We would need the following from your manager:

• Project Certification Form (PCF): Sent directly to the manager to confirm support for the practicum and submit a project proposal for faculty review. Due before the practicum term.
• Contributor Evaluation Form (CEF): Sent directly to the manager to review student performance and provide feedback. Due at the end of the practicum term.

The practicum is 10-15 weeks depending on the semester and the process starts several months in advance. 

• Fall (15 weeks): Process begins in mid-May with the Practicum Interest Survey sent to the student
• Spring (15 weeks): Process begins in mid-September with the Practicum Interest Survey sent to the student
• Summer (10 weeks): Process begins in mid-February with the Practicum Interest Survey sent to the student

How much time can I expect to spend on reading, course assignments, etc.?

This is difficult to estimate, since all students have different learning styles. A general rule is three hours a week per credit hour, in addition to viewing the course videos. Therefore, someone taking two courses at three credit hours each can expect to spend roughly 18 to 20 hours per week on coursework.

Will I be required to purchase textbooks?

Most course materials will be provided free of charge online, however some courses may require additional purchases for materials.

How does the student workload for the OMS Analytics compare to a residential degree? How many hours a week will students spend on it?

The total workload is the same for the online program as the residential program. The weekly or hourly workload depends on whether students are full-time or part-time, and how quickly students wish to complete the program. We consider students to be full-time if they are not employed and can dedicate the majority of their time to the program. Part-time students are those who have full-time jobs and cannot dedicate themselves full-time to the program. 

About Online Learning

What type of instructor contact will i have email, phone, chat.

There will be a tiered structure of human support for students, typically involving electronic (email, discussion board) interaction with course personnel, including the instructor of record.

Are courses taught at specific times or can I learn at my own pace?

The courses are typically taught asynchronously, which means learners access and study content anytime, anywhere.

However, there may be synchronous virtual office hours with faculty and teaching assistants or for group project meetings, which students may need to attend in real time. These sessions are often recorded for later access.

Exams, in general, are open for a period of time, during which students take the exam in a shorter time period. For example, you would have two hours within a 48-hour period to take the exam.  

How will you guarantee academic honesty?

All exams on the edX platform utilize an online proctoring solution. Students in these courses are expected to comply with the Georgia Tech Academic Honor Code .

How will you handle grading? Will each student be evaluated individually by a human being, or is there an automated process?

Grading is the privilege and responsibility of Georgia Tech’s instructors. We use current and new strategies to encourage academic integrity, including visually verifying your identity against a government issued identity card or passport. We leverage MOOC technology to automate aspects of the grading process, using a significant portion of the tuition to support the scaling of student evaluation through such technologies. Similar techniques already are in use at Georgia Tech to handle grading in classes with very large enrollments.

General Program Information

How many total credit hours are required for the oms analytics program.

The degree requires a minimum of 36 credit hours (12 courses) for completion.

How long does it take to complete and receive a degree?

The typical time for full-time students to complete the degree will be about one year, and two to three years for many part-time students. We will allow for longer enrollments—up to six years—for those students who need greater flexibility.

Will all courses be taught in English?

Yes. International students applying to the degree program are required to submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 100 as part of their application.

What kind of programming exposure will students have in the program?

You will get experience with R, Python, Hadoop, Spark, SAS, Tableau, d3, SQLite, Pig, Hive, HBase, GitHub, Amazon Web Services, and others. 

Is the program more theory based, or is it more project-based?

The program balances theory and project-based work to enable students to develop a deep understanding of concepts in analytics and to apply this conceptual knowledge to real-world projects as part of their course work. The program is designed to prepare students for optimal on-the-job performance while they expand their expertise and grow professionally over time.  

May I work full-time while enrolled in degree program?

Yes. The degree program is designed to be flexible enough to accommodate the needs of adult learners and working professionals.

Will there be a graduation ceremony? If so, are we required to attend?

Yes. Graduation ceremonies are held on campus at the end of the fall and spring semesters. We welcome your participation, but it is not required.

Which Georgia Tech school confers the degree?

This interdisciplinary degree is conferred by three Georgia Tech schools:

• The College of Computing
• The Scheller College of Business
• The College of Engineering

At commencement, it is introduced as the "Master of Science in Analytics: Interdisciplinary with the College of Computing, the Scheller College of Business, and the College of Engineering." The Provost presents the degrees to graduates.  

Will the degree I receive from the OMS Analytics program be the same as the on-campus Master of Science in Analytics or will my degree say "online"?

The degree name for both is Master of Science in Analytics. The modality (on-campus or online) does not appear on the diploma or transcript.

Career Development

Do you offer job placement support as part of the program.

No. The program does not include job placement support.

On-Campus Program

How is this online master's degree different from the traditional georgia tech master's in analytics.

The online master’s degree in analytics and the on-campus master’s degree in analytics are the same program as far as academic rigor and requirements are concerned, but online students have fewer elective choices. The electives offered are the most widely requested courses in the on-campus program.

The on-campus master’s degree is a premium tuition program that includes boot camps, dedicated placement professionals, and other add on features not available to online students. Although available to all on-campus students, these are supplemental services that on-campus students have the option to use but are not required to do so to complete the program.

The online master’s degree allows students to learn at different times throughout the day, and to benefit from faculty access on forums and a global network of fellow learners through Canvas's interactive features.

Can I transfer from the online program to the on-campus program after I've started the online program?

Yes. Admission in the on-campus degree is limited and we cannot guarantee that you will be accepted. It is much easier to transfer from the on-campus degree to the online degree because we can accommodate more students. 

MicroMasters Program

What is the program.

The Analytics: Essential Tools and Methods MicroMasters  program is comprised of three foundational courses from Georgia Tech’s full, interdisciplinary OMS Analytics degree.

The foundational courses are: 

• MGT 6203 - Data Analytics in Business

This program is offered by edX and is not a Georgia Tech degree. However, the required outcomes, course experience, and course assessments are identical between the three MicroMasters program courses and the three corresponding OMS Analytics courses. 

How much does it cost?

MicroMasters courses are free and open for enrollment to anyone. For learners who want to earn a MicroMasters certificate as a standalone credential, the cost is $1,500 ($500 per course) to $2,475 ($825 per course).

What are the differences between the MicroMasters and OMS Analytics program?

See our program comparison table to help choose the right analytics program for you.

Can I use the MicroMasters courses towards the OMS Analytics degree?

Learners who complete the Analytics: Essential Tools and Methods MicroMasters  program certificate through edX and choose to continue their studies in analytics may apply the courses to the OMS Analytics degree program at Georgia Tech.

Applicants who meet all regular admission requirements and are admitted into the program may petition to apply up to nine hours (three courses) from the edX MicroMasters credential. These hours are considered advanced standing credit toward the 36 hours required for the degree. A petition for advanced standing does not guarantee approval, and in some cases these courses may need to be repeated for them to count toward your degree.

How do I find out more about the MicroMasters?

Visit the Analytics: Essential Tools and Methods website on edX.

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Business Analytics Graduate Certificate

Earn a Graduate Certificate That Delivers Business Value Through Data Analytics

Professionals with training and expertise in business analytics know how to take a data-driven approach to find solutions in every industry. Ranked as a top five in the U.S. for business analytics, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business offers a 100% online Business Analytics Graduate Certificate that teaches professionals how to prepare, analyze, and interpret data to move business into the future.

Business Analytics Graduate Certificate at a Glance

Designed for professionals in any industry, the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate is a flexible, online graduate certificate program that allows you to set your own pace. Balance work, life, and other commitments while earning an in-demand credential that you can apply toward a master's degree. Advance your career with our online Business Analytics Certificate.

• Format: 100% online
• Four seven-week courses total
• Take up to two courses a semester
• Asynchronous, with live weekly office hours
• Time commitment: ~12 - 15 hours/week of lectures and coursework
• Starts: Fall (August) and Spring (January)

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The certificate consists of four courses taken one course at a time for seven weeks, allowing you to earn your certification in two semesters. You will receive a letter grade for each course that will be reflected on your Georgia Tech academic transcript.

Business Analytics for Managers (MGT 6213), 3 credits Sridhar Narasimhan, Gregory J. Owens Professor of Information Technology Management Take a foundational course that introduces key tools in business analytics.

Machine Learning for Business (MGT 6452), 3 credits Lizhen Xu, Associate Professor of IT Management Apply machine learning tools to improve organizational effectiveness.

Business Data Preparation and Visualization (MGT 6655), 3 credits Mingfeng Lin, Associate Professor of Information Technology Management Gain an understanding of the principles and tools of data visualization.

Analysis of Unstructured Data (MGT 8833), 3 credits Robbie Moon, Thomas R. Williams – Wells Fargo Professor of Management Learn the fundamentals of working with unstructured data for business applications.

See course previews, learning objectives, sample topics, and optional course preparations for the certificate. 

Advance or Pivot Your Career

Gain knowledge and skills to advance or pivot your career in a rapidly evolving global business environment that has an increasing demand for data-savvy leaders. With our fully online Business Analytics Certificate, you’ll walk away with actionable skills in:

• How to analyze data to find solutions that will improve business intelligence and decision-making
• Machine learning methods to identify patterns and enhance organizational efficiency
• Visually communicating business data to analyze long-term predictions
• Gaining insight and best practices to use data analytics tools to organize, structure, and receive value from unstructured data

Become an Invaluable Asset

94% of enterprises say data and analytics are important to their business growth (MicroStrategy). In fact, the big data and business analytics market is projected to reach $684 billion by 2030 (Valuates).  

Whether it's as a business analyst, consultant, project manager, or researcher, this certificate is ideal for professionals in all industries who work with data or plan to pivot into such a role. You’ll learn how to translate data into action, solve problems, and drive success for your organization. Your successful completion of the master-level credits in the program will signify your dedication to learning and growth to current and future employers.

Earn Credits Towards a Graduate Degree

Upon completion of the certificate, students can apply select credits earned toward a Georgia Tech Full-time MBA, Evening MBA, or Online M.S. in Analytics. Students can apply nine credit hours (three courses) towards a Full-time or Evening MBA. 

Spring 2025 Start

• Standard application deadline: August 1, 2024
• Final application deadline: October 1, 2024
• Classes start: January 6, 2025

Fall 2025 Start

• Standard application deadline: March 1, 2025
• Final application deadline: May 1, 2025
• Classes start: August 18, 2025

Application Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Work experience strongly preferred
• No GMAT/GRE test requirement
• Unofficial transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation (names and email addresses of recommendation providers)
• International applicants: English language proficiency
• Application fee: $95 for domestic applicants, $105 for international applicants

Note: Currently enrolled Georgia Tech graduate students are not eligible to apply.

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• Georgia residents: $7,032 total ($586/credit hour, excluding fees)
• Non-residents: $14,580 total ($1,215/credit hour, excluding fees)
• $107 technology fee per semester

Scholarships

A select number of merit-based scholarships are available for the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate and can fund a portion of tuition for the program. These scholarships are for applicants with strong previous academic performance, professional experience, and/or leadership potential. Applicants who apply by the standard admissions deadline receive priority consideration. No additional application materials are required for scholarship consideration, and a scholarship decision will be communicated after the final application deadline. 

Georgia Tech Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

Eligible Georgia Tech employees may apply for Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) funding . Individuals age 62 or older who meet certain requirements may be eligible to enroll in certificate courses on a space-available basis at little or no cost.

“This certificate will help students learn the key strategies necessary to extract information from the vast amounts of data generated by businesses in today's world. The coursework covers the full analytics cycle, allowing professionals to maximize insights and make more informed decisions. ”

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Georgia Tech and Meta Create Massive Open Dataset to Advance AI Solutions for Carbon Capture

To avoid catastrophic climate impacts, excessive carbon emissions must be addressed. At this point, cutting emissions isn’t enough. Direct air capture, a technology that pulls carbon dioxide out of ambient air, has great potential to help solve the problem.

But there’s a big challenge. For direct air capture technology, every type of environment and location requires a uniquely specific design. A direct air capture configuration in Texas, for example, would necessarily be different from one in Iceland. These systems must be designed with exact parameters for humidity, temperature, and air flows for each place.

Now, Georgia Tech and Meta have collaborated to produce a massive database, potentially making it easier and faster to design and implement direct air capture technologies. The open-source database enabled the team to train an AI model that is orders of magnitude faster than existing chemistry simulations. The project, named OpenDAC , could accelerate climate solutions the planet desperately needs.

The team’s research was published in ACS Central Science , a journal of the American Chemical Society.

“For direct air capture, there are many ideas about how best to take advantage of the air flows and temperature swings of a given environment,” said Andrew J. Medford , associate professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) and a lead author of the paper. “But a major problem is finding a material that can capture carbon efficiently under each environment’s specific conditions.”

Their idea was to “create a database and a set of tools to help engineers broadly, who need to find the right material that can work,” Medford said. “We wanted to use computing to take them from not knowing where to start to giving them a robust list of materials to synthesize and try.”

Containing reaction data for 8,400 different materials and powered by nearly 40 million quantum mechanics calculations, the team believes it’s the largest and most robust dataset of its kind.

Building a Partnership (and a Database)

Researchers with Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team were looking for ways to harness their machine learning prowess to address climate change. They landed on direct air capture as a promising technology and needed to find a partner with expertise in materials chemistry as it relates to carbon capture. They went straight to Georgia Tech.

David Sholl , ChBE professor, Cecile L. and David I.J. Wang Faculty Fellow, and director of Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Transformational Decarbonization Initiative , is one of the world’s top experts in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These are a class of materials promising for direct air capture because of their cagelike structure and proven ability to attract and trap carbon dioxide. Sholl brought Medford, who specializes in applying machine learning models to atomistic and quantum mechanical simulations as they relate to chemistry, into the project.

Sholl, Medford, and their students provided all the inputs for the database. Because the database predicts the MOF interactions and the energy output of those interactions, considerable information was required.

They needed to know the structure of nearly every known MOF — both the MOF structure by itself and the structure of the MOF interacting with carbon dioxide and water molecules.

“To predict what a material might do, you need to know where every single atom is and what its chemical element is,” Medford said. “Figuring out the inputs for the database was half of the problem, and that’s where our Georgia Tech team brought the core expertise.”

The team took advantage of large collections of MOF structures that Sholl and his collaborators had previously developed. They also created a large collection of structures that included imperfections found in practical materials.

The Power of Machine Learning

Anuroop Sriram , research engineering lead at FAIR and first author on the paper, generated the database by running quantum chemistry computations on the inputs provided by the Georgia Tech team. These calculations used about 400 million CPU hours, which is hundreds of times more computing than the average academic computing lab can do in a year.

FAIR also trained machine learning models on the database. Once trained on the 40 million calculations, the machine learning models were able to accurately predict how the thousands of MOFs would interact with carbon dioxide.

The team demonstrated that their AI models are powerful new tools for material discovery, offering comparable accuracy to traditional quantum chemistry calculations while being much faster. These features will allow other researchers to extend the work to explore many other MOFs in the future.

“Our goal was to look at the set of all known MOFs and find those that most strongly attract carbon dioxide while not attracting other air components like water vapor, and using these highly accurate quantum computations to do so,” Sriram said. “To our knowledge, this is something no other carbon capture database has been able to do.”

Putting their own database to use, the Georgia Tech and Meta teams identified about 241 MOFs of exceptionally high potential for direct air capture.

Moving Forward With Impact

“According to the UN and most industrialized countries, we need to get to net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050,” said Matt Uyttendaele, director of Meta’s FAIR chemistry team and a co-author on the paper. “Most of that must happen by outright stopping carbon emissions, but we must also address historical carbon emissions and sectors of the economy that are very hard to decarbonize — such as aviation and heavy industry. That’s why CO2 removal technologies like direct air capture must come online in the next 25 years."

While direct air capture is still a nascent field, the researchers say it’s crucial that groundbreaking tools — like the OpenDAC database made available in the team’s paper — are in development now. 

“There is not going to be one solution that will get us to net-zero emissions,” Sriram said. “Direct air capture has great potential but needs to be scaled up significantly before we can make a real impact. I think the only way we can get there is by finding better materials.”

The researchers from both teams hope the scientific community will join the search for suitable materials. The entire OpenDAC dataset project is open source, from the data to the models to the algorithms.

“I hope this accelerates the development of negative-emission technologies like direct air capture that may not have been possible otherwise,” Medford said. “As a species, we must solve this problem at some point. I hope this work can contribute to getting us there, and I think it has a real shot at doing that.”

Note : Georgia Tech ChBE graduate students Sihoon Choi, Logan Brabson, and Xiaohan Yu made major contributions and are co-authors of the paper.

Citation : A. Sriram et al, The Open DAC 2023 Dataset and Challenges for Sorbent Discovery in Direct Air Capture,  ACS Central Science  (2024).

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1021/acscentsci.3c01629

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If Sneha Talwalkar could leave behind one piece of advice to the next generation of Georgia Tech graduate students, it would be to treat their master’s program like an extended professional development opportunity because that is exactly what it is. 

Fortunately for future students, she is not leaving behind just one piece of advice. Her time in the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy at Georgia Tech exposed Talwalkar to resources she thinks all students should take advantage of.

Volunteering, mentoring, resume reviews, paper reviews, guest lectures, and talk series like So You Want to be a Professor , and using the Communication Center in the Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons are all on Talwalkar’s list of resources students should use while in their master’s program. One of the most important to her, however, is how students should approach their master’s capstone course and project. 

“It needs to be on the front of your mind before the first day of class even starts,” she said. “Three to four months is just not enough to build a good project and professional relationships- an outcome that both students and the institute can benefit from.”

The opportunities for students are limitless. Talwalkar has witnessed partnerships with industry while working on her own projects. This is especially beneficial for international students as collaborations with nonprofits, government, and industry can increase their employment options after graduating from a professional master’s course.

“Partnerships can help you have a plan ready while also helping the institute to build a pipeline of projects outside academia through your work,” she said. “Reach out to alumni with the help of GTConnect and other platforms to start working on problems that interest you.”  

Talwalkar has spent her time outside of the classroom connecting with faculty to learn as much as she can from them. She will be leaving Georgia Tech with a list of mentors from different areas of expertise, including:

• Courtney Crooks , principal research scientist in the Georgia Tech Research Institute who specializes in the field of cyberpsychology. 
• Professor Peter Swire , J.Z. Liang Chair at SCP, and data privacy expert
• Sashank Varma , professor in the School of Interactive Computing and School of Psychology, a cognitive scientist and human/machine-learning course instructor
• Ling Liu , professor in the School of Computer Science and director of research programs for the Distributed Data Intensive Systems Lab

“Innovation and research are not possible if we stick to our own departments and our group of students or friends,” she said. “Explore different classes and research projects outside of your own coursework and then try to draw the line backward to see how you can weave your own story.” 

Talwalkar has also taken on two mentees of her own. The first is a master’s student in the School of Computational Science and Engineering, Tara (Tingyu) Liu , and the second is Betta Lyon Delsordo , enrolled in the Online Master of Science in Cybersecurity . 

“I am privileged and proud to be carrying Georgia Tech’s heritage with me,” she said. 

Her time in the cybersecurity master’s program ignited a passion for research and education. Once Talwalkar is done with her final class, she will be moving to Canada to begin her Ph.D. in Information at the University of Toronto. Her son will begin pre-kindergarten around the same time.

“We both get to have a first day of school this September!” she said. “I hope my story inspires women with school-age kids to pursue a graduate program."

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No. 9 Duke Falls to Georgia Tech

• Alex Stone   hit a three-run home run to open the scoring in the top of the first inning.  Wallace Clark   singled up the middle to score  Logan Bravo   from second, 4-0.
• Georgia Tech cut the lead in half in the bottom of the first inning, 4-2.
• In the top of the third inning,  Zac Morris   singled to center field to score  Chase Krewson   from third, 5-2.
• The Yellow Jackets took the lead in the bottom of the third inning, 6-5.
• Bravo hit a two-run home run to left field in the top of the fourth inning, 7-6.
• Georgia Tech tied the ballgame in the bottom of the fourth, 7-7.
• The Yellow Jackets took the lead in the bottom of the fifth, 8-7.
• Georgia Tech added to the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning, 9-7.
• In the top of the eighth inning, Stone singled to left field to score Morris from third, 9-8.
• The Yellow Jackets added to the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning, 11-8.
• Senior  Alex Stone   hit a three-run home run in the top of the first inning, the 36th of his career. The blast moved him into sole possession of fourth place in a career at Duke. Stone finished with a 3-for-4 line at the plate, scoring two runs and driving in four.
• Freshman  Chase Krewson   extended his hitting streak to six games, finishing the day 2-for-4 with a run scored.
• Graduate  Ben Miller   finished the day 2-for-5, tallying his 22nd multi-hit contest of the season.
• Graduate  Logan Bravo   finished the day 1-for-2 with two runs scored, two RBI (a two-run home run) and three walks.
• Junior  Ryan Higgins   was thrust into a spot start on Friday, working 1.2 innings, allowing two runs one hit.
• "It's tough when you find out just minutes before the ballgame that your starting ace and Friday night guy can't go. That being said, I thought the guys we put out there tonight were guys that can win the ballgame. We scored eight runs on a Friday night and feel like you are in a position to win. The bottom line is that we gave them way too many free bases with the walks and stolen bases. We have to do a better job of finding the zone tomorrow and forcing them to swing the bat." – Head coach  Chris Pollard   on his overall thoughts on Friday.
• Duke and Georgia Tech continue the three-game set on Saturday afternoon from Russ Chandler Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. 

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Ready to take the next step in your nursing career ? It might be time to consider a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

Whether you hope to become a leader in clinical practice, education or administration—or if you simply want to improve your healthcare delivery and patient outcomes—earning a D.N.P. can arm you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a change agent in your field.

And with access to high-quality, accredited online programs across the country, busy nurses can pursue their doctoral degrees while balancing work and other commitments. Keep reading to discover the best online doctorate in nursing programs of 2024.

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$327/credit (in-state)

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The University of Central Florida ’s online D.N.P. program prepares learners to enter clinical leadership roles after graduation. The curriculum covers topics including clinical management, practice model design and healthcare technologies. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Students are required to complete a six-credit doctoral project that demonstrates knowledge of advanced clinical practice applications. The project may encompass topics such as policy review, design and evaluation of new care models, quality improvement and program review. UCF also offers an executive D.N.P. for aspiring nurse administrators.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn around your 9-to-5
• School Type: Public
• Application Fee: $31
• Degree Credit Requirements: 42 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full-time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Nursing environment management, epidemiology principles in advanced practice nursing
• Concentrations Available: Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, family nurse practitioner
• In-Person Requirements: No

$800/credit (in-state)

Clemson University —located in Clemson, South Carolina—offers a fully asynchronous online post-master’s D.N.P. and a hybrid post-baccalaureate D.N.P. program. The D.N.P. programs are accredited by CCNE.

Both programs prepare students to become change agents in the healthcare system and create new strategies for patient treatment, disease prevention and overall health promotion. Before graduation, students must complete a D.N.P. project that demonstrates their ability to apply evidence and attend a handful of immersion experiences on campus.

• Application Fee: Free
• Degree Credit Requirements: 35 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Part-time, full-time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Clinical epidemiology and biostatistics; genomics, ethics and health policy
• Concentrations Available: Family NP, adult-gerontology NP, pediatric NP, health systems leadership
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for an in-person immersion

$955/credit (in-state)

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is a private college in Columbus, Ohio. Its nursing D.N.P. program is fully online, but students are required to attend two on-campus immersion experiences during their first and second semesters of study. Each immersion is between four and five days. Keep in mind that online students must pay a $200 technology fee per semester.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the D.N.P. program is CCNE-accredited.

• Our Flexibility Rating: Learn on your schedule
• School Type: Private
• Application Fee: $30
• Degree Credit Requirements: 37 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Ethical practices and policies in global population health; health care economics, finance and fund development
• Concentrations Available: Clinical practice leadership, executive healthcare leadership, executive academic leadership
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for in-person immersions

$799/credit (in-state)

The University of St. Francis ’ online D.N.P. curriculum focuses on managing the collective health of vulnerable patients, including elderly and low-income patients. Courses are delivered online, but the program includes practicum and translational research opportunities.

Throughout the program, students learn to manage populations experiencing health disparities, influence healthcare policy, and provide direct care to individuals and families.

The University of St. Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

• Degree Credit Requirements: 40 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Healthcare finance and practice management, translational research
• Concentrations Available: N/A
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for residency

$940/credit (in-state)

Messiah University is a private school located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The online D.N.P. program is accredited by CCNE. There are no additional fees outside of tuition.

While most classes are delivered online, two three-day, on-campus summer sessions are required for graduation. Students have the option to learn full time, part time or on an accelerated schedule.

The program includes a final D.N.P. project that evaluates students’ abilities to apply their skills to real-world nursing scenarios, including emotional intelligence, data collection and strengths-based leadership.

• Degree Credit Requirements: 86 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Full-time, part-time, accelerated
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Health informatics, advanced writing for healthcare professions
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for on-campus summer sessions

$825/credit (in-state)

Other than clinical internship requirements, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst ’s D.N.P. courses are offered completely online. Depending on their prior education, students can pursue either a post-master’s D.N.P. or a post-baccalaureate D.N.P. with a concentration in family care, gerontology, mental health or public health. The D.N.P. program is accredited by CCNE.

A final D.N.P. project is required for graduation. Students apply their research findings to in-clinic practice settings.

• Our Flexibility Rating: N/A
• Application Fee: $85
• Program Enrollment Options: Full-time, part-time
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Leadership of public health systems, healthcare quality
• Concentrations Available: Family nurse practitioner, adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner, psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, public health nurse leader
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for clinical internships

$9,288/semester (in-state)

West Chester University ’s CCNE-accredited D.N.P. program is delivered almost entirely online; students are only required to attend their first class for one day on campus. In-state distance learners are charged a $522 technology fee per semester.

The curriculum covers three core components over eight semesters: the science of nursing, practice and leadership. This program is available only to nurses who hold an M.S.N. and RN certification.

• Application Fee: $50
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Transition to doctoral study, healthcare economics for the advanced practitioner
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for one hybrid class

$836/credit part time (in-state)

The University of Cincinnati ’s online D.N.P. program includes a variety of concentration options, almost all of which are offered entirely online. The nurse anesthesia concentration is on-campus only, and the adult-gerontology acute care concentration has just one in-person class requirement. Remote students are charged an online learning fee of $56.30 per credit.

A final D.N.P. project is required for graduation; common topics explored include policy analysis, quality improvement initiatives and database design.The University of Cincinnati’s D.N.P. program is accredited by CCNE.

• Application Fee: $65
• Degree Credit Requirements: 37-38 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Principles of population health, quality improvement and patient safety
• Concentrations Available: Adult-gerontology acute care NP, adult-gerontology primary care NP, family NP, nurse anesthesia, occupational health nursing, pediatric acute care NP, psychiatric-mental health NP, public health nursing, systems leadership, post-MSN D.N.P.
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, in-person thesis defense expected for local students

$947/credit (in-state)

The D.N.P. program at Maryville University of Saint Louis allows students to earn their degrees fully online—no campus visits required. Students attend in-person clinical experiences in their local communities. Distance learners are charged a $725 technology fee per semester.

This program can be completed in as little as 20 months and is CCNE-accredited. Students also have the option to enroll in NP specializations while working towards their D.N.P.

• Degree Credit Requirements: 33 credits
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Principles of epidemiology and biostatistics, ethics for advanced nursing practice
• Concentrations Available: Adult-gerontology acute care NP, adult-gerontology primary care NP, pediatric NP, psychiatric-mental health NP, pediatric/family NP

$840/credit (in-state)

Concordia University-Wisconsin ’s CCNE-accredited D.N.P. is an accelerated degree for working advanced practice registered nurses. It can be completed in two years. The only on-campus requirement is an introductory course. The rest of the program can be completed online and does not incur extra technology fees. Students can complete residencies in locations of their choice.

Concordia University-Wisconsin’s campus is located in Mequon, Wisconsin.

• Application Fee: N/A
• Degree Credit Requirements: 30 credits
• Program Enrollment Options: Accelerated
• Example Major-Specific Courses: Business management for the doctor of nursing practice, healthcare informatics
• In-Person Requirements: Yes, for on-campus meeting

Online college is known for its flexibility and relative affordability compared to traditional degree programs. Still, earning a degree online may not be for everybody . Here’s what to consider before enrolling in an online nursing doctoral program.

• Your budget. Online degree programs tend to cost less than in-person degrees, and many online programs charge students the same tuition rate regardless of whether they live in or out of state. Moreover, distance learning often eliminates expenses associated with housing and transportation.
• Your learning style. If you feel comfortable setting your own study schedule and learning independently, you could do well in an online program. However, an online program probably wouldn’t suit students who learn best with in-person teaching and real-time support.
• Your schedule. Distance learning often affords students the flexibility to work while earning their degrees. If you plan to continue working during your studies, an online program could provide you with the flexibility you need. Keep in mind that most nursing D.N.P. programs require a few days of on-campus immersions, internships or practicals, so ensure your schedule will allow for this.

To demonstrate their adherence to high quality standards, many colleges and universities pursue institutional accreditation. The college accreditation process involves an evaluation from an independent agency approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education (ED).

Individual programs within a school or university may earn subject-specific accreditation as well. This is called programmatic accreditation and validates that a program meets industry standards for education.

Accreditation ensures the validity of the school or program you attend. It demonstrates that your degree comes from an institution that meets peer-reviewed, expert-developed criteria. You can only qualify for federal student aid if you’re enrolled in an accredited institution. Plus, many employers and other higher learning institutions only recognized degrees from accredited schools.

Most colleges advertise their accreditation status on their websites. You can check a school’s FAQ page if this information isn’t readily available on its website. You can also browse ED’s searchable database for accredited institutions.

In general, most nursing programs are usually accredited by one of two programmatic accreditors: CCNE or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). CCNE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of State and ensures the quality and integrity of undergraduate, graduate and residency programs. ACEN is recognized by ED and CHEA as an accrediting body for programs of all levels.

There’s no shortage of reputable D.N.P programs on the market. How do you know which school is right for you? Think about the following factors when weighing your options.

Consider Your Future Goals

A D.N.P. is a terminal degree that prepares graduates for the highest level of nursing practice. It equips graduates with the skills to bring evidence-based practice, quality improvement and leadership into clinical settings. As a result, the D.N.P. enables you to enter a variety of medical specializations and career paths, including as a nurse practitioner , a midwife or a nurse anesthetist .

Unlike a Ph.D., the D.N.P. is not research-intensive and instead prepares graduates to work in clinical settings. If you’re interested in working in a lab—or potentially for a research or government organization—the D.N.P. might not be the best fit. Instead a Ph.D. could be the right option.

Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options

The cost of earning a D.N.P. depends on the individual program and your status as an in-state or out-of-state student. Tuition for the programs ranked on this page ranges between $327 and $955 per credit. Total tuition among the top 10 online D.N.P. programs averages $44,510.

Some schools also charge distance learners technology fees per semester.

Achieving your D.N.P. shouldn’t break the bank. Here are a few common financial aid options available.

• Scholarships: Students may be awarded scholarships from individuals or organizations to fund their education. These are usually based on need or merit and don’t need to be repaid.
• Loans: Student loans are provided through private or public lenders, including the U.S. government. They accrue interest over time and need to be paid back.
• Assistantships: Nursing students may have part or all of their tuition waived in exchange for work. This usually comes in the form of teaching or research.
• Grants: Students with demonstrated financial need may apply for grants from local and state governments. These don’t need to be repaid.

To ensure you qualify for federal student aid, make sure to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid ® (FAFSA). Individual universities and other aid providers may also use FAFSA data to determine their awards.

Can a D.N.P. be called a doctor?

No, not in clinical settings. Though a D.N.P. is a nursing doctorate, nurses who hold this degree are not licensed physicians.

Which is better, a Ph.D. or a D.N.P.?

It ultimately depends on your education and career goals. Both Ph.D. and D.N.P.s are terminal degrees, but earning a Ph.D. can be a faster route given that the curriculum doesn’t require clinical hours. Nurses with D.N.P.s generally work in clinical settings, often in leadership positions; nurses with Ph.D.s hired as leaders in laboratories and research facilities.

How many years is a doctoral degree in nursing?

Most D.N.P. programs take around one to two years to complete, though some part-time programs can take longer. It also depends on how long it takes you to complete your required clinical hours.

Why would a nurse get a doctorate?

Earning a nursing doctorate can open the door to higher-paying jobs and leadership opportunities. Through leadership, nurses can become change agents within their organizations.

Cecilia is a freelance writer, content marketing strategist and author covering education, technology and energy. She is a current contributor to the Forbes Advisor education vertical and holds a summa cum laude journalism degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.