Graduate certificates require no extra time or cost for students in the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs and Georgia Tech.
We partner with Schools and Colleges across campus to provide interdisciplinary 12 credit-hour elective tracks to help focus your studies in four areas:
- Astrobiology
- Emerging Technologies and Proliferation
- Global Development
- International Security and Aerospace Systems
The Astrobiology Certificate is only available to current degree-seeking graduate students, but non-degree-seeking students can pursue the others as stand-alone certificates.
Certificates
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Graduate Certificate in Astrobiology
In partnership with the Schools of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Physics, and the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. Available to degree-seeking students only.
Astrobiology combines astronomy, biology, geosciences, chemistry, and physics to understand the origin, evolution, and possible distribution of life in the universe.
This certificate includes a mission design course and a science communication project in which students learn how to translate astrobiology findings to the greater community.
Graduate Certificate in Global Development
In partnership with the School of Economics and the School of City and Regional Planning. Available to degree-seeking students or as a stand-alone certificate.
This certificate explores the principles and methods of international economic and urban development. It prepares students to influence technological, social, and policy decisions in their professions in the global context.
The curriculum includes an Atlanta-based Global Development Capstone or a City and Regional Planning Studio with travel to locations such as Puerto Rico or Japan. Capstones are led by faculty and often involve projects for clients, completed in partnership with governmental agencies, NGOs, or think tanks.
Learn more on the Global Development Certificate program page.
Graduate Certificate in Emerging Technologies and Proliferation
In partnership with the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering’s Department of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering (NRE). Available to degree-seeking students or as a stand-alone certificate.
This certificate explores the intersection of international security, nuclear nonproliferation, politics, and technology. Students learn how new developments and emerging technologies affect international relations and global security.
Certificate Requirements:
- INTA 6103: International Security or INTA 8803: Problem of Proliferation — 3 credit hours
- NRE 6505: Fundamentals of Nuclear Nonproliferation (for non-NRE students) or NRE 6757: Radiation Detection (for NRE students) — 3 credit hours
- Approved elective from INTA or NRE — 3 credit hours
- Joint Seminar offered by INTA and NRE: Politics, Tech & Proliferation — 3 credit hours
Program Contacts:
- Rachel Whitlark (INTA) Rachel.Whitlark@inta.gatech.edu
- Anna Erickson (NRE) Anna.Erickson@me.gatech.edu
Graduate Certificate in International Security and Aerospace Systems
In partnership with the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. Available to degree-seeking students or as a stand-alone certificate.
This certificate explores the intersection of international security, military gaming and modeling, and aerospace systems.
Courses provide students with technical knowledge of aerospace systems and an understanding of relevant political and strategic contexts.
Certificate Requirements:
- INTA 6103 International Security — 3 credit hours
- AE 6393 Introduction to System of Systems Engineering: Principles of System Architecting, Simulation, & Analysis — 3 credit hours
- AE 6394 System of Systems Engineering Applications — 4 credit hours
- INTA 6014 Scenario Writing and Path Gaming or INTA 6742/CX 4232/CSE 6742 Modeling, Simulation, and Military Gaming — 3 credit hours
How to Add a Graduate Certificate
Degree seeking students can add a certificate via their advisor, and paperwork must be signed before the semester withdraw date.
Non-degree seeking students can apply via the Graduate Education website. The priority admissions application deadline for non-degree seeking students is Jan. 15, and all international students must apply by Jan. 15 as well. Applications received after Jan. 15 will be considered on a rolling and space-available admissions basis through Apr. 1.
Applications require:
- Official transcripts, including award of bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Two letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- TOEFL scores for international applicants
Contact us at gradstudies@inta.gatech.edu with questions or for more information.