Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Credits
57 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Atlanta, United States
Disciplines
Business Administration; Business Intelligence; Data Analytics
Overview
In consultation with the Ph.D. coordinator and other faculty, you will configure a program of study that will include subject matter seminars in information systems and other disciplines, a rigorous sequence of research methods courses (for example, econometrics, statistics, computational techniques, experimental design, qualitative techniques), a course in theory development, and a course in university teaching.
Goals and outcomes
The Business Administration - Digital Innovation Ph.D. program of the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University will develop in graduates a high level of competence in conducting research and in teaching business disciplines by requiring:
- education in theory
- education in general research techniques as well as research techniques specific to a discipline
- research experience with faculty members on contemporary research problems and issues
- training on teaching methodology reinforced with active classroom teaching experience
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Design of Experiments
- Regression Analysis
- Multivariate Data Analysis
- Theory Development
- Quantitative Research Methods in Business
- Qualitative Research Methods in Business
- Philosophy of Science for Business Research
- Advanced Psychometrics
- Principles of Multi-level Methods and Modeling
- Image and Text Analytics with Deep Neural Networks
- Research Methods with Analytics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE: Required
- GMAT: Required
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Application requirements:
- Online application and $50 application fee
- Test scores - GMAT or GRE
- College transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume - All applicants must submit an updated resume.
- Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation are required.
- Interview - If an interview or additional information is required, applicants will be notified.
- Immunization Certification - Immunization forms should be sent directly to the Immunization Office after an offer of admission is accepted by the applicant.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 45,995 AUD / year (approximately 32,332 USD / year)
Out-of-State
45,133 AUD / year (approximately 31,726 USD / year)
Domestic
In-State: 13,927 AUD / year (approximately 9,790 USD / year)
Living costs
Atlanta
United States
1,726-3,141 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

