Dr. Ben Mcdonald

Instructor

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Biography

Ben McDonald joined the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business at Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business as Communications Officer II in 2025. In this role, he leads the Center's marketing communications efforts, developing strategies to amplify its mission, programs, and impact. His responsibilities include managing content creation, digital outreach, branding, and engagement initiatives that support students, faculty, and industry partners. Ben brings extensive experience in marketing, digital strategy, and leadership, with a background spanning the creative industries, nonprofit work, and business development. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, he worked in digital marketing, media strategy, and organizational growth, helping businesses and individuals to expand their reach and impact. Ben earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University in 2005, with a focus on the music industry.

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.