The Health Policy and Economics (HPE) minor is designed around policy and economics courses related to healthcare policy, healthcare markets, public health, and individual decision-making. You will learn economic concepts associated with healthcare delivery and current policy issues facing the U.S. healthcare system, considering the different perspectives of payers, providers, regulators, healthcare recipients, and other stakeholders.
The minor in Economics and Policy of Environmental Sustainability (EPES) is designed for students interested in exploring the economics and policies that shape our environment, climate, and energy resources. Leading energy economists and interdisciplinary faculty place you at the forefront of the latest research and innovations in energy and environmental sustainability.
The M.S. in Global Media and Cultures at Georgia Tech is designed to give students advanced skills in communication, media analysis, and cross-cultural competency. This interdisciplinary program combines rigorous coursework in media studies, cultural analysis, and global communication with practical training in languages and digital media. Students engage in critical analysis of global media industries, explore the impact of media on societies, and develop strategies for effective communication across cultures.
The neuroscience minor is designed for students majoring in all subjects other than neuroscience. The minor program aims to provide students a working knowledge of the functional and biological bases of brains and nervous systems.
Established by the School of Psychology in collaboration with the College of Computing and with support from the Schools of Physics and Mathematics, the Minor in Computation and Cognition is a highly interdisciplinary program that combines advanced computational training with the study of human cognition. Students will learn about the computational mechanisms underlying human cognition and use computational methods to better understand human cognition.
Students in the Ph.D. with a major in Industrial Engineering program choose a single track from the following:
Each track has specific course requirements.
The combined BS/MS honors program provides the opportunity to earn bachelor's and master's degrees in aerospace engineering (AE) in as little as five years. Up to six credit-hours of AE Options courses can be used for both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. In order to double-count courses, the master's degree must be completed within two years of the date the bachelor's degree is earned.
This program offers students the conceptual foundations and practical policy analysis of issues at the intersection of international politics, science, and technology. With increasing concerns about a globalizing international environment and the ability to address emerging technological and political challenges, this master’s degree is timely.
Students will be exposed to issues related to energy, the environment, information and communication technologies, space policy, disruptive technologies, intelligence, arms control, and other contemporary issues.
This minor program is open to all Georgia Tech students, regardless of major, who are interested in learning more about:
Focus: developing a complete view of the building life cycle, including design, construction, and operation. Students learn technology-driven methods of construction management and critical leadership skills.
The curriculum shows students how prefabrication, 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, drones, and robotics can impact safety, profitability, and sustainability. It's the major for students who prefer the practical and tangible aspects of the built environment, incorporating perspectives of construction contractors, owners, and facility managers.