Students in these programs will have to meet admission and graduation standards similar to those currently required of Georgia students applying to Georgia Tech. These new programs will be different, however, from those offered at the Atlanta campus. Therefore, the admission standards will be specific and pertinent to the programs offered. Historically, students who transfer to Georgia Tech from other institutions fare very well on our campus. We see no reason why this trend will not continue.
T here is considerable data to support a targeted approach to additional engineering programs.
A recent study projects an increase in the need for qualified engineers in Georgia over the next 10 years. In total, engineering jobs are expected to increase 46 percent over the next decade. These programs will be important if Georgia is to continue its leadership as a high-tech employer. G eorgia is now the 10th largest state in the country and is one of the national leaders in the development of high-tech jobs. Elected officials and business executives in south Georgia are aware of this growth and the need for future growth.