Doctor of Philosophy in Building Construction

The program seeks to prepare graduates to become research leaders in their respective fields. One of the strengths of the School of Building Construction graduate studies is that students can take advantage of resources in all programs in the College of Design (Architecture, Building Construction, City Planning, and Industrial Design) and elsewhere in the Institute.

Graduates typically take positions in a range of research organizations or corporations such as universities, regional, state, and local government agencies, research and development firms, and private corporations.



The Ph.D. enables students of exceptional ability and a keen interest in research to undertake advanced study in the field of building construction.
Candidates take coursework as needed to prepare for advancing the knowledge in their chosen area, culminating in a written dissertation.
The dissertation demonstrates that the candidate possesses powers of original thought, a talent for research, methodological capabilities to do advanced work in their chosen area, and the ability to compose and present their findings.

Students must have a master’s degree from an accredited university to be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program; graduate-level training should be in architecture (i.e., MS, M. Arch), building construction (i.e., MSBC), civil engineering (i.e., MSCE), or a related field (i.e., facility management, project management) which demonstrates they have knowledge in fundamentals of building construction/science, design/planning, operations/management and/or engineering principles.

.The minimum score for graduate admission required by Georgia Tech is: IELTS: 7.0 Overall Band score and minimum Component Band scores of: 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Listening, 6.5 Speaking, 5.5 Writing,

• 577 (paper based), or
• 90 (Internet based) and minimum section scores of 19

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Fall Admission:

Early Deadline on January 15
Late Deadline for International applicants on April 1

Spring Admission:

Early Deadline on July 15
Late Deadline for International applicants on September 1