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The Georgia Institute of Technology makes the educational resources of its academic and research units accessible to working professionals throughout the state and the nation. Georgia Tech's professional education programs serve more than 18,000 professionals each year, providing a world-class learning experience that promotes professional and personal success.
Georgia Tech's distance learning program delivers master's degree courses online allowing students to earn a degree at their own pace and advance their career.
The Language Institute offers an intensive English program (ESL) to help international students as well as business professionals improve their English proficiency. The College of Engineering and the College of Management offer two executive graduate degree programs for working professionals. Graduate degree programs: Global Executive MBA; Executive MBA in Management of Technology; Executive Master's in International Logistics (EMIL).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I earn college credit for my professional education course?
- Professional education units, or CEUs, are earned instead of college credit. In addition to CEUs, the professional education department offers 28 certificate programs. College credit is only available for those students enrolled in the distance learning master's degree program. For more information on distance learning, please call 404.894.3378 or go to www.dlpe.gatech.edu/dl.
- How do I get a course catalog?
- For our most up to date calendar of courses, including brochures, dates, pricing and online registration, visit our professional education Web site at www.pe.gatech.edu.
- Does Georgia Tech offer on-site training for businesses and outside organizations?
- Yes, through custom courses that can be designed and conducted exclusively for a company's specific needs. Among the many companies that have taken advantage of this service are Cable News Network, The Coca-Cola Co., AT&T, and Delta Air Lines. These courses often cost less and are designed to help businesses and organizations. For more information, click here.
- How do I balance the demands of the program with my career, my family life, and my personal needs?
- The Executive Education programs are designed specifically for professionals who do not wish to leave their full-time positions. Classes meet periodically according to the program to give students time to complete assignments and meet other obligations. However, enrollment in the program is a large undertaking and will compete with other demands. You should carefully consider your decision to apply after securing the support of your employer, family, and other people who you depend upon.
- I don't have the financial support of my employer. Can I still apply to the program? What type of financial assistance is available to program applicants?
- To apply for financial assistance, please contact the Office of Student Financial Planning and Services on campus at 404.894.4160, or visit www.finaid.gatech.edu. Please remember that you are responsible for securing your own financial resources to pay for all program costs. It is your responsibility to maintain your payments in good standing in order to continue your participation in the program without interruption.
Important Contacts
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Dr. Nelson C. Baker
Vice Provost, Distance Learning and Professional Education
phone: 404.894.9658 or 404.385.3500
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Karen Tucker
Director of the Language Institute
phone: 404.894.8758
Contact Karen Tucker -
Patrice Miles
Director of Marketing and Sales, Distance Learning and Professional Education
Georgia Tech Global Learning Center
phone: 404.385.7204 or 404.385.3500
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Dr. William Holm
Associate Vice Provost, Distance Learning and Professional Education
404.385.6158 or 404.385.3500
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John Vande Vate
Executive Director, EMIL Program Office, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering
phone: 404.894.3035
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Betty S. Jones
Executive Master's Program Office
College of Management
phone: 404.894.8700
toll-free: 1.800.815.7662
fax: 404.894.1464
Contact Betty Jones