Dr. Alberto Fuentes

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alberto Fuentes is an Associate Professor at the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, specializing in global development and the political economy of industrial transformation in Latin America. His research highlights the implications of changes in labor conditions and the political coalitions that shape these transitions. Alberto earned his PhD from the Sloan School of Management at MIT and holds a master’s degree in City Planning from the Department of Urban Studies and Planning at MIT. In addition to his role at the Sam Nunn School, he is jointly appointed as an Assistant Professor in the School of City and Regional Planning (SCaRP). His academic endeavors focus on important themes such as industrial policy, soccer politics, and the broader context of political economy in regions like Latin America and the Caribbean. His teaching interests extend to global development and Latin American politics and economics, reflecting his commitment to educating future leaders in these critical areas of study.

Research Interests

Courses

Intro to Global Development Government and Politics of Latin America Contemporary Mexico Latin American Politics Political Economy of Development Latin American Economics Undergraduate Research Global Development Capstone Modernization and Development Special Topics

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.