Dr. Peter Brecke

Professor

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Biography

Peter Brecke joined the faculty of the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs at Georgia Institute of Technology in 1991. He served as an Assistant Professor and later took on the role of Assistant Dean of Information Technology in 2008. His research focuses on societal design, social global modeling, and computer simulation, specifically in understanding the spread of ideas within populations and long-term social processes. He fosters interdisciplinary research at the technological university and has developed a taxonomy of violent conflicts. Brecke is the author of numerous articles and research reports concerning computer simulation and its application to worldwide political and economic developments. His prior positions include senior staff member at BDM International, Inc., political affairs officer at the United Nations, and research scientist at the Science Center in Berlin. He is also affiliated with several academic associations including the American Political Science Association, the International Studies Association, and the Peace Science Society (International).

Research Interests

Courses

INTA-2001: Careers Intl Affairs INTA-2010: Empirical Methods INTA-2040: Sci,Tech & Int'l Affairs INTA-2698: Research Assistantship INTA-3301: Int'l Political Econ INTA-3304: Int'l Trade & Production INTA-4241: Democracy-Global South INTA-4500: INTA Pro-Seminar INTA-4699: Undergraduate Research INTA-4803: Special Topics INTA-6003: Empirical Research Meth INTA-6004: Model,Forecast&Decision INTA-6011: Intl Trade&Tech Transfer INTA-8010: IAST Ph.D. Proseminar INTA-8803: 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.