Master of Architecture + Master of Business Administration
MArch + MBA
The MArch + MBA dual degree prepares students for the growing complexity of architectural practice and demand for managerial and administrative skills that often exceed the traditional training of the architect.
What will you be studying?
Semester 1: Fall
| MGA 603 | Financial Accounting for Managers | 2 credits - first 7 weeks |
| MGB 610 | Organizational Behavior | 2 credits - 14 weeks |
| MGB 611 | Team Skills | 1 credit - 14 weeks |
| MGF 611 | Financial Analysis for Managers | 2 credits - second 7 weeks |
| MGG 601 | Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability | 1.5 credits - second 7 weeks |
| MGG 635 | Management Communications | 1.5 credits - first 7 weeks |
| MGM 615 | Marketing for Managers | 2 credits - second 7 weeks |
| MGQ 608 | Statistical Analysis for Managers | 2 credits - 14 weeks |
| MGQ 609 | Analytics for Managers | 1 credit - 14 weeks |
| ARC 575 | Environmental Controls 2 | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 18 |
Semester 2: Spring
| MGA 605 | Accounting for Management Decision Making | 2 credits - second 7 weeks |
| MGE 604 | Business Economics | 2 credits - first 7 weeks |
| MGO 620 | Operations Management | 2 credits - first 7 weeks |
| MGO 640 | Business Strategy | 2 credits - 14 weeks |
| MGS 605 | It Management | 2 credits - second 7 weeks |
| MGT | elective | 3 credits |
| ARC xxx | Cognate | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 |
Semester 3: Fall
| ARC 607 | Foundation Studio | 7 |
| ARC xxx | Intellectual Domain | 3 |
| ARC xxx | Technical Methods | 3 |
| MGT | elective | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 |
Semester 4: Spring
| ARC 607 | Research Studio | 7 |
| ARC xxx | Intellectual Domain | 3 |
| ARC xxx | Technical Methods | 3 |
| MGT | elective | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 | |
| Summer between second and third year, MBA credit bearing internship, 3 credits. | ||
Semester 5: Fall
| ARC 555 | Structures III | 3 |
| ARC xxx | Cognate | 3 |
| MBA | Electives | 9 - includes 3-credit internship |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 |
Semester 6: Spring
| ARC 608 | Thesis | 7 |
| ARC 582 | Professional Practice | 3 |
| MGO 642 | Integration of Business Functions | 1 credit - 14 weeks |
| MGO 644 | Business Practice | 1 credit - 14 weeks |
| MBA | Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 96.0 (48 ARC; 48 MBA) |
The establishment or management 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 a wide range of managerial and administrative skills. For instance, many architectural practices have expanded their range of services to include construction supervision, real estate development, multinational project management and public-sector consultation. The MArch/ MBA dual degree is intended to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to assume responsibilities for these challenges.
This program enables international students to apply for STEM Extension, which allows graduates to work for an additional 24 months beyond the completion of their optional practical training (OPT).
Interested students must apply to and be accepted by both the Department of Architecture and the School of Management. Enrolled students should consult the curriculum they were given upon entering the program, copies of which are kept in their student files in the departmental office.
Would you like to learn more?
Contact:
The Graduate Recruiment Team
126 Hayes Hall
716-829-5900
gradrecruitment@ap.buffalo.edu
Let Us Answer Your Questions
Please fill out the form below and our graduate recruitment team will be happy to answer any questions.