Dr. Alexander Oettl

Professor

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Biography

Alex Oettl joined the Scheller College of Business at Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009 as a Professor of Strategy and Innovation. His research interests focus on economics of innovation, knowledge spillovers, labor mobility, and economic geography. Oettl's current work emphasizes the production and diffusion of ideas at individual, firm, and regional levels. His research has been published in prestigious journals such as Management Science, Organization Science, and the Journal of Financial Economics. He has received recognition for his contributions to entrepreneurship research, including the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship. Oettl is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and has been featured in various media outlets. He earned his Ph.D. from the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, enriching his academic portfolio with extensive research experience in strategic management and innovative economics.

Research Interests

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.