In collaboration with Georgia Tech’s College of Engineering and College of Computing, the Scheller College of Business has launched a B.S. to M.S. pathway program. Beginning in Fall 2025, engineering and computing students will have an accelerated path to gain valuable business skills alongside their technical expertise.
B.S. to M.S. Pathway Program Details
The pathway program is designed to clear obstacles and make a clear path for students interested in acquiring an additional degree that will complement their undergraduate studies.
Admission requirements:
- Current B.S. student in the College of Computing or the College of Engineering
- Completed 60 undergraduate credit hours
- Minimum 3.50 undergraduate GPA
- Completed B.S. / M.S. program application
- Two letters of recommendation
M.S. Major in Management degree
- Full-time and on-campus
- Fall start
- 30 credit hours total
- 12 core credits and 18 elective credit hours
- Students may count up to six 4000-level undergraduate credit hours towards the M.S.
A Precedent-Setting Academic Partnership
The B.S. to M.S. pathway program is the first of its kind at Georgia Tech, encouraging students to broaden their knowledge and acquire new skillsets, ultimately making them more equipped to tackle the challenges of the future.
“The College of Engineering is delighted to partner with the Scheller College of Business to introduce the first interdisciplinary B.S. to M.S. pathway,” said Matthieu Bloch, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. “Engineering entails managing intricate projects and organizations, and many of our students aspire to acquire the fundamental skills necessary for success after graduation. This new pathway aligns seamlessly with our dedication to educating the next generation of leaders, well-equipped with both technical and managerial proficiencies to tackle the intricate challenges of the 21st century.”
“Industry needs managers who are tech-savvy, and computing experts who are business-savvy,” said Vivek Sarker, John P. Imlay, Jr. dean of the College of Computing. “Students in this unique B.S. to M.S. program will find interesting and rewarding career opportunities because of those combined skills. This is also part of our college’s new X+Computing strategic interdisciplinary initiative.”
“Scheller is thrilled to establish pathway programs for the M.S. Major in Management with both the College of Engineering and College of Computing,” said Jonathan Clarke, senior associate dean for strategic initiatives at Scheller. “In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, computer science and engineering students need business education to bridge the gap between technical expertise and real-world impact. Understanding business principles gives technical innovations a better chance of succeeding in the marketplace.”