Electives

Computing Requirement

Students must complete CS 1315, CS 1301, or a computer programming course approved as satisfying the general education requirements in computer literacy.

Free Electives

Students must complete twelve semester hours of free electives. These electives may be selected from any academic area, including the College of Management. These courses may not be required otherwise by this curriculum or used elsewhere in this curriculum. An unlimited number of hours of HPS courses is allowed. A maximum nine pass/fail hours are allowed. The student must consult the Institute rules for the pass/fail system and/or obtain advising in the College of Management Office of Undergraduate Programs regarding allowable pass/fail hours.

Humanities Electives

Students are required to complete 12 hours of humanities, including 6 hours of required courses, ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102, from Core Area A. In addition, they are required to complete 6 hours of humanities selected from Core Area C. Humanities electives transferred from other institutions may be used to fulfill this 12 hour requirement. Note: Any courses completed that were listed in prior catalogs as satisfying the humanities requirement and were completed while that catalog was in effect may also be used to satisfy this requirement.

Mathematics Electives

Students must complete eight hours of mathematics electives to be selected from MATH 1501 or MATH 1712 , and MATH 1502 or MATH 1711.

Non-College of Management Electives

Students must complete six semester hours of non-College of Management electives. These courses may be selected from any academic area outside the College of Management. HPS courses are not allowed. The courses must be taken on a letter-grade basis.

Pass/Fail Courses

Up to 9 credit hours in the named category of free electives may be taken on a pass/fail basis if no nonresident credit has been awarded. See the Institute rules for the pass/fail system.

Prerequisites

Management majors should complete all required 2000 level management courses prior to registering for 3000 and 4000 level management courses. Course prerequisites are enforced.

College of Management Electives

Students must complete 18 hours of College of Management electives. Management courses not otherwise required for the degree will satisfy this requirement. These electives may not be taken pass/fail. Students should meet with an academic advisor to strategically select these electives. Management courses used towards completing a Management certificate can also be used to fulfill the Management elective area. Students are advised to complete at least one Management certificate by graduation.

Social Sciences Electives

Students must complete 12 hours of social science electives. Within these 12 hours, students are required to complete the United States and Georgia history and constitution requirement with 3 semester hours selected from HIST 2111, HIST 2112 , POL 1101, PUBP 3000, or INTA 1200. Students must then complete 6 hours of economics: ECON 2105 and ECON 2106. For the final 3 semester hours of social science, students should choose a course from CORE AREA E.

Wellness Requirement

All undergraduate students attending Georgia Tech must satisfactorily complete a wellness requirement (HPS 1040 or equivalent).