Brian Diesel
Master's in Architecture/Master's in Business Administration
The establishment of a successful architectural office requires a wide range of skills. In addition to competence in traditional architectural roles, the growing complexity of the field demands certain managerial and administrative skills. As a practice expands, its range of services may grow to include, for example, real estate development and construction supervision of large scale projects. The M.Arch./M.B.A. dual degree program provides the combination of architectural, managerial, and administrative skills which prepares students for careers in both fields. It integrates and accelerates the educational process and enables students to pursue careers in public service administration as well.
Students who hold a four-year preprofessional degree in architecture are eligible for Program A, which permits them to earn the degrees of master of architecture (M.Arch.) and master of business administration (M.B.A.) in three years. Students who hold a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field are eligible for Program B, which permits them to earn the degrees of master of architecture (M.Arch.) and master of business administration (M.B.A.) in five years. Interested students should apply to and be accepted by both the Department of Architecture and the School of Management.
For admission requirements and procedures, see Admissions.
For additional information concerning acceptance into the MBA Program, please contact the School of Management.
