Robinson’s M.S. in Quantitative Risk Analysis & Management is the only program in the nation that combines cutting-edge financial modeling with an actuarial curriculum. For 2023, TFE Times ranks us 5th in the nation among public financial engineering programs and 13th overall.

Application Process

• Online application and $50 application fee
• A GMAT or GRE score is not required.
• College transcripts
• Personal statement
• Resume – No work experience required.
• Additional requirements apply for international applicants

Learn more about the application process and what you will need to apply.

Georgia Residents: $18,444-$20,072
Non-Ga. residents: $42,214-$45,794

Range based on full-time and average part-time course load and fees. Many students receive Graduate research assistantships to offset program costs. Tuition is subject to change.

Robinson's Executive MBA is a 17-month lock-step cohort program designed for mid-to-senior level professionals who want to fill in the gaps in their business knowledge, build leadership skills, and develop a broader network. CEO Magazine ranks us 7th in the U.S. and 23rd worldwide. Plus, per U.S. News & World Report, Georgia State is the #2 most innovative university in the country.

Easily Start the Application Process

You do not have to fully complete the application in order to start the process. To be considered for a personal interview, simply fill out the biographical information, upload your resume, and click submit. (You can worry about the rest of the application later. An EMBA representative will contact you to answer questions and explain the next steps.

No Test Scores Required

A GMAT or GRE score is not required. though applicants who do not hold a four-year degree must submit test scores.

The program fee includes tuition, class materials, additional certificates, assessments, leadership and career coaching, mentoring, and more. See the Tuition tab below for more details.

Robinson’s Ph.D. program in accountancy aims to graduate individuals who are highly qualified and sought after for faculty positions in research-oriented universities.

The program focuses on preparing students to critique and produce accounting research that is publishable in premier accounting journals. During the program, students take required doctoral seminars in accounting and research methodology as well as elective seminars in other areas consistent with their research interests (e.g., economics, finance and psychology). Students are expected to work closely with faculty to develop a research portfolio in addition to their required dissertation.

Students typically offset the cost of the program through an assistantship that includes full tuition waivers. Contact us for information on tuition and funding your doctoral studies.

Adenike Brewington, [email protected]

Robinson’s Doctor of Business Administration is a 3-year, cohort-based, part-time doctoral degree program designed for senior-level professionals. Upon graduation, you will be able to apply research methodology and business theory to practical problems, and develop new perspectives on leadership, global change, and decision making. Through this rigorous and intellectually stimulating process, you will be transformed on a personal and professional level.

This mission is accomplished by helping executives develop general competence in applied research (including demonstrating knowledge of relevant theory and scholarly literature) while creating new knowledge on contemporary business problems through rigorous, hands-on coursework as well as the writing and defense of a dissertation.

Choose a Unique Program Design
To help students graduate in 3 years, the Georgia State DBA program use a unique design that consists of two major parts.

• First, in semesters 1-3 we provide students with the knowledge and experiences they need to develop a dissertation. This includes courses where students learn qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as a group research project in which students experience a full research cycle from real-world problem to publication.
• Second, in semesters 4-6 students build on this theoretical and practical foundation to develop and defend their individual dissertations in close collaboration with their advisor and dissertation committee, and
• Third, in addition to teaching our students problem-solving skills through rigorous research, throughout the program we also develop their skills and theoretical knowledge to be better business leaders with coursework on decision-making, managing organizations, leadership, digital innovation, and evidenced-based management.

Program fees include tuition, class materials, assessments, mentoring, printed books, electronic materials, required software, parking while in residency, breakfast, lunch and snacks during each residency, and a membership to the World Affairs Council of Atlanta. See the tuition repayment schedules below for both in-state and out-of-state students.

Robinson’s Ph.D. program in information systems seeks to attract the very best students, train them to become excellent researchers and teachers, and place them in top research institutions.

Designed to help young scholars gain the tools and training they need to compete for faculty positions at research-oriented universities, it is recognized as one of the leading programs in the world in the field. Through a combination of faculty mentoring, hands-on research opportunities and coursework, our program grooms students to become productive scholars. The program also provides an opportunity to develop teaching skills and gain the type of classroom experience necessary to be competitive in that dimension.

Students typically offset the cost of the program through an assistantship that includes full tuition waivers. Contact us for information on tuition and funding your doctoral studies.

Adenike Brewington, [email protected]

Leadership positions in the health care field increasingly require expertise in both law and business. Attorneys who understand the multifaceted aspects of health care organizations as well as systems for the delivery and financing of health care are uniquely situated to serve their clients' needs. Health care administrators who understand the complex and ever-changing legal and regulatory environment can better serve the enterprises they operate.

The Georgia State College of Law and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business offer a J.D./M.S.H.A. dual-degree program. Students in this program develop interdisciplinary expertise and deepen their understanding of the intersection of law and health professions.

Leadership positions in the health care field increasingly require expertise in both law and business. Attorneys who understand the multifaceted aspects of health care organizations as well as systems for the delivery and financing of health care are uniquely situated to serve their clients' needs. Health care administrators who understand the complex and ever-changing legal and regulatory environment can better serve the enterprises they operate.

The Georgia State College of Law and J. Mack Robinson College of Business offer this unique J.D./M.B.A./M.H.A. dual degree program. Students in this program develop expansive interdisciplinary expertise and deepen their understanding of the intersection of law, business and health professions.

The Department of Management offers two doctoral specializations: organizational behavior & human resources, and strategy. Applicants must select one of the two specializations but have the opportunity to take seminars in both specializations facilitating cross-disciplinary research.

• Organizational Behavior & Human Resources
  Faculty in the organizational behavior & human resources specialization research a wide range of topics including leadership, culture, health and well-being, affect, creativity, job attitudes, negotiations, gender, socialization, and social exchange. Our faculty make influential theoretical and empirical contributions that simultaneously impact organizational practice. Our faculty within this specialization publish in premier academic journals including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Organizational Science, and Administrative Science Quarterly.

• Strategy
  Faculty in the strategy specialization research a wide range of topics including competition and corporate strategy, organizational innovation and learning, managerial and organizational cognition, organizational identity, compensation, and governance. Our faculty make influential theoretical and empirical contributions that simultaneously impact organizational practice. Our faculty within this specialization publish in premier academic journals including Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Organizational Behavior and Human Development Processes.

Students typically offset the cost of the program through an assistantship that includes full tuition waivers. Contact us for information on tuition and funding your doctoral studies.

Adenike Brewington, [email protected]