Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Architecture MArch/Business Administration MBA


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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.

The MBA is a valuable credential that can be paired with a number of professional degrees, offering advanced business training concurrently to students pursing professional credentials.  The School of Management offers 6 such “collaborative” offerings:  the MBA/AuD for speech pathologists, the MBA/Real Estate Development MS for planners and developers, the MBA/DDS for aspiring dentists, the MBA/MPH for public health professionals, and the MBA in combination with our surgical residency, for surgeons-in-training.  Contact the School of Management for more information about these time-saving “collaborative” program opportunities.

MArch 2 Year Curriculum


Electives (18 credits)


Culminating Experience: Project, Portfolio or Thesis (7 credits)


Total Credit Hours for MArch: 48


MBA Combined Curriculum


Electives (18 credits)


Select a minimum of 18 credits from:

  • MBA graduate level courses. 

Culminating Experience: Internship (3 credits)


  • MBA XXX: In the summer, students must complete a 3 credit internship in a management firm.

Total Credit Hours for MBA: 48


Total Combined Credit Hours: 96


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

MArch (3.5 year) Curriculum


MBA Combined Curriculum


Electives (18 credits)


Select a minimum of 18 credits from:

  • MBA graduate level courses. 

Culminating Experience: Intership (3 credits)


  • MBA XXX: In the summer, students must complete a 3 credit internship in a management firm.

Total Credit Hours for MBA: 48


Total Combined Credit Hours: 157


3.0 Degree GPA required

 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


1) Students will be able to use 2D and 3D architectural visualization software.

2) Students will understand major epochs and precedents in architectural history.

3) Students will understand financial, ethical, and legal aspects of architectural practice.

4) Students will evaluate building design using iterative simulation.

5) Students will test and apply principles of concrete architectural structures.

SED Statement


This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

 

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