Scheller College of Business – Georgia Institute of Technology
Located in Tech Square at the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business offers a full-time MBA, part-time evening MBA and Executive MBA. Hallmarks of the Georgia Tech MBA program include its customizable curriculum, experiential learning, highly-ranked career services and collaborative, diverse, inclusive culture. The school also touts its location in the Tech Square Innovation Ecosystem, a globally recognized nexus of innovation and entrepreneurial activity.
FAQ
What is the tuition for Georgia Tech's MBA program?
The tuition for Georgia Tech’s MBA program is $30,246 for Georgia residents, $43,646 for non-residents and $44,912 for international students.
What is the average GMAT score for admission to Georgia Tech’s MBA program?
The average GMAT score for the incoming class at Georgia Tech is 654.
Does the Georgia Tech MBA program accept the GRE?
Yes. The Georgia Tech MBA program has accepted the GRE for a few years now.
What is the average GRE score for admission to Georgia Tech’s MBA program?
The composite average GRE score for the Georgia Tech MBA Class of 2027 was 324.
What is the minimum number of years of work experience required for admission to Georgia Tech’s MBA program?
Georgia Tech does not state a minimum requirement for years of work experience. However, it is important for candidates to be aware that they are being considered against other candidates with an average of 5 years of experience. Georgia Tech states that applicants who have at least two to three years of experience will have more success in the admission process.
What is the average number of years of work experience for admission to Georgia Tech’s MBA program? (or, What is the average age of a Georgia Tech student?)
The average number of years of work experience among students in Georgia Tech’s MBA program is 5.25. The average age of a Georgia Tech MBA student is 29.
What is the average starting salary for graduates of the Georgia Tech MBA program?
The average starting salary for Georgia Tech MBA graduates is $154,679.
How long is Georgia Tech’s full-time MBA program?
Georgia Tech offers a traditional 2 year MBA program.
What are the application deadlines for Georgia Tech's MBA program?
The Round 1 MBA application deadline is October 1, 2025. The Round 2 application deadline is January 10, 2026. The Round 3 deadline is March 5, 2026. The Round 4 deadline is May 1, 2026.
What percent of Georgia Tech MBA students are women?
The percentage of the class at Georgia Tech that are women is 44%.
What type of interview does Georgia Tech use for MBA admissions?
Georgia Tech offers interviews by invitation. The interviews are application-based. This means the adcom interviewer is very familiar with the application materials. Full-time MBA applicants may interview with both Admissions and Career Services staff member and a current MBA student. Interviews may be virtual or in-person.
Admissions
Class Profile
Georgia Tech’s MBA Class of 2027 is comprised of 72 students. Forty-four percent are women and 43% are international. Seventeen percent each of U.S. citizens and permanent residents identify as Black/African American or Asian American. Twelve percent identify as Hispanic/Latinx and five percent as multi-race.
During their undergraduate years, the class earned an average GPA of 3.31. Forty-seven percent earned undergraduate degrees in STEM. Thirty-five percent had majored in business/economics and 14 percent earned degrees in the humanities and social sciences.
The Georgia Tech MBA Class of 2027 averaged 5.25 years of work experience and an age of 29 upon matriculating at the school. When it came time to take the GMAT, the average landed at 654. For those who submitted GRE scores, the average Quant score was 164 and the average Verbal score was 160.
Admissions Procedures
Georgia Tech gives applicants the option to apply in one of four admissions rounds. In addition to filling out the online application form, applicants need to submit a resume, two letters of recommendation, unofficial copies of any college credit transcripts, GMAT/GRE scores (optional with essay), and essays. Test scores and transcripts will need to be official prior to an interview invite. The adcom invites select applicants to interview. Interviews are application-based, meaning the interviewer will be very familiar with an applicant’s profile. Full-time MBA applicants may interview with both Admissions and Career Services staff member and a current MBA student. Interviews may be virtual or in-person.
Application Checklist
- Online application form
- Résumé
- Two letters of recommendation (professional recommendations are preferred)
- Transcripts: Unofficial copies of your transcripts from each institution attended for college credit
- Self-reported GMAT or GRE scores (optional with essay)
- Essays
- $95 Application Fee for US applicants and $105 for international applicants (paid online at time of application submission)
- International applicants must submit a valid TOEFL or IELTS score (minimum of 95 and 7 respectively, waivers available)
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Academics
Faculty
Georgia Tech employs 127 faculty members, including professors, lecturers, and other adjuncts. These faculty members teach across eight academic departments and contribute to 11 research centers and initiatives.
Curriculum
Professors at Georgia Tech Scheller use a mix of teaching methods, half being lectures and the rest being split between the case method and team projects. The academic calendar of the full-time MBA program is broken into four semesters. Full-time MBA coursework consists of 54 credit hours—12 core courses and 11 elective courses. Georgia Tech does not offer course waivers.
MBA students are required to choose one official concentration and complete four electives in the discipline. Concentrations include accounting, business analytics, entrepreneurship, finance, international business, leadership, management, management of information resources, marketing, supply chain & operations management, product & service innovation, strategy & innovation, sustainability, and Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results (TI:GER). Students may also purse an additional supplemental concentration either from the options above or two additional ones, law & ethics or Real Estate. The Georgia Tech Scheller full-time MBA is STEM designated.
Other MBA Degree Options
Along with its 22-month full-time MBA program, Georgia Tech also offers a part-time Evening MBA program, which allows students to earn an MBA in 24 to 36 months while working. The school also has an Executive MBA program for individuals at a more advanced stage in their careers. The Executive MBA runs for 17 months, featuring Friday evening and Saturday classes on select weekends.
The MBA dual degree option allows students to combine an MBA with an MS or PhD degree in programs from the Georgia Tech Colleges of Engineering, Computing, Design and Liberal Arts. Scheller also partners with the Morehouse School of Medicine to offer an M.D./MBA program as a dual degree option.
Concentrations at Georgia Tech Scheller
- Accounting
- Business analytics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- International Business
- Leadership
- Management
- Management of Information Resources
- Marketing
- Supply Chain & Operations Management
- Product & Service Innovation
- Strategy & Innovation
- Sustainability
- Technology Innovation: Generating Economic Results
Degree Offerings at Georgia Tech Scheller
Full-time MBA Program
https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/degree-programs/mba/full-time-program/index.html
Evening MBA Program
https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/degree-programs/mba/evening-program/index.html
Executive MBA Program
https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/degree-programs/mba/executive-mba/index.html
Dual Degree Options
M.S./MBA, Ph.D./MBA, MD/MBA
https://www.scheller.gatech.edu/explore-programs/mba-programs/mba-dual-degree-programs/index.html
Campus Life
Clubs & Competitions
Georgia Tech has robust offerings of student organizations for Scheller MBA students. In total there are 22 clubs – 7 MBA committees, 3 Full-time MBA Clubs and 12 Scheller One MBA Clubs. These student organizations provide opportunities for full-time, evening, and executive MBA students to obtain leadership experience in business-related extracurricular activities. The One MBA clubs span professional interests including marketing, finance, operations and entrepreneurship, as well as cultural affinity groups like Blacks in Business and Women in Business. Full-time MBA clubs cover interests in consulting, Latin, and space.
Career advisors and students participate in several Georgia Tech career fairs and the country’s largest association and industry career fairs. Students are encouraged to attend the following national MBA career fairs:
- National Black MBA Association Conference
- Reaching Out – LGBT+ MBA Conference
- MBA Veterans Career Conference
Campus Spaces
The Scheller College of Business building includes a 2,000-square-foot Trading Floor that expose students to financial analysis and electronic trading tools. With experience in the Trading Floor, students are prepared for careers in investment banking and financial services. The Graduate Commons is a large study and social space located in the Scheller College of Business building. The setting of Scheller in Tech Square is what sets it apart. Tech Square was launched in 2003 and has become a destination for startup firms, incubators, established technology firms, major corporate offices, corporate innovation centers, venture capital investors, and various retail, residential and business service providers. It is home to five startup accelerators, 10 investor offices, and more than 200 startups. Over a dozen Fortune-class corporations have established innovation centers at Tech Square, providing opportunities for Georgia Tech MBA students to develop critical leadership skills, develop professional networks, and work on “live” business challenges.
MBA Careers
Career Services
The Jones MBA Career Center provides many ways for students to develop professionally during their time at the school. These services include career development workshops, summer internship support, MBA conferences and career fair preparation, alumni career resources, and additional programming. The Jones staff helps students develop a career strategy, identify job search targets, and explore MBA career options. They also offer interview prep and identify recruitment opportunities.
Career Statistics
For the Class of 2024, 88.4% secured employment within three months of graduation. They landed an average starting salary of $146,260. Nearly seventy-nine percent reported signing bonuses, which averaged $29,405. Seventy-four percent of job opportunities were facilitated by the Jones MBA Career Center.
Forty-three percent joined the consulting industry. Twenty-one percent pursued technology careers. Another ten percent entered the transportation/logistics fields and seven percent attained roles in manufacturing.
By function, 46 percent took on consulting roles. Marketing and sales followed at 23 percent. Operations and logistics was chosen by ten percent of the class. Seven percent each pursued roles in financial services and general management.
Financing
The Georgia Tech MBA tuition for the 2025-2026 school year is $30,246 for Georgia residents, $43,646 for non-residents and $44,912 for international students. There are additional student fees of $1,496 per year, which cover athletics, the campus recreation center (CRC), the health center, computer labs, trolleys and buses, the student center, and more. International students pay an additional $100 student fee.
All students are considered for merit aid, including graduate assistantships and scholarships. More than half of Full-time MBA students receive funding from the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business in the form of graduate assistantships and fellowships.
Students may also take advantage of federal and private loans to cover the cost of an education at Georgia Tech Scheller.
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Contact
Address of main campus:
800 W. Peachtree St. NW
Suite 302
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404.894.8722
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scheller.gatech.edu
Instagram: @schellermba