Apr 29, 2024

2023-2024 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

Required Core (23 credits)

Complete:

ARC 555LEC - Structures 3 Credits: 2
ARC 555LAB - Structures 3 Lab Credits: 1
ARC 575LEC - Environmental Systems 3 Credits: 3
ARC 582LEC - Professional Practice Credits: 3

Architecture Design Studio I

and select 1 from:

ARC 603LAB - Architecture Building Design Studio 3 Credits: 7
ARC 605LAB - Research Studio Credits: 7
ARC 606LAB - Arch Design Studio 6 Credits: 4 - 7
ARC 607LAB - Research Studio OPT Credits: 7
ARC 608LAB - Arch Design Studio 8 Credits: 7

Architecture Design Studio II

and select 1 from:

ARC 604LAB - Architecture Building Design Studio 4 Credits: 7
ARC 605LAB - Research Studio Credits: 7
ARC 606LAB - Arch Design Studio 6 Credits: 4 - 7
ARC 607LAB - Research Studio OPT Credits: 7
ARC 608LAB - Arch Design Studio 8 Credits: 7

Electives (18 credits)

Technical Methods Courses

Select 2 from:

ARC 521SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
ARC 544LEC - Building System Technology and Development Credits: 3
ARC 544SEM - Technical Methods: Materials Culture II Credits: 3
ARC 545SEM - Technical Methods in Ecological Practices Credits: 3
ARC 546SEM - Technical Methods: Ecological Practice II Credits: 3
ARC 547SEM - Techical Methods in Urban Design Credits: 3
ARC 551LEC - Technical Methods: Urban Design II Credits: 3
ARC 554LAB - Experimental Structures Credits: 3
ARC 558SEM - Design for Inclusive Environments Credits: 3
ARC 566LEC - Urban Design: Case Studies Credits: 3
ARC 585SEM - Architecture Social & Philosophical Issues Credits: 3
ARC 589LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
ARC 589SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
ARC 590LEC - Architecture Special Topics Lecture Credits: 3
ARC 591LEC - Architecture Special Topics Lecture Credits: 3
ARC 592LEC - Special Topics Lecture Credits: 3
ARC 596SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
ARC 598LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
ARC 617DIS - Technical Methods in Situated Technologies Credits: 3
ARC 619DIS - Technical Methods: Situated Technology II Credits: 3
ARC 619LEC - Architecture & Informatics Credits: 3
ARC 620SEM - Technical Methods: Inclusive Design Credits: 3
ARC 621SEM - Technical Methods: Inclusive Design II Credits: 3

Intellectual Domain Courses

Select 2 from:

ARC 547SEM - Techical Methods in Urban Design Credits: 3
ARC 550LEC - Advanced Building Materials Credits: 3
ARC 564SEM - Behavior and Space Credits: 3
ARC 565LEC - Urban Design: Understanding Urban Form Credits: 3
ARC 588SEM - Spec Top:Sem in Des Theor Credits: 3
ARC 589LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
ARC 591LEC - Architecture Special Topics Lecture Credits: 3
ARC 592LEC - Special Topics Lecture Credits: 3
ARC 593SEM - Special Topics Credits: 3
ARC 623SEM - Intellectual Domain: Inclusive Design Credits: 3
ARC 624SEM - Intellectual Domain: Inclusive Design II Credits: 3
ARC 625SEM - Intellectual Domain: Situated Technology Credits: 3
ARC 626SEM - Intellectual Domain: Situated Technology II Credits: 3
ARC 627SEM - Intellectual Domain: Ecological Practices Credits: 3
ARC 628SEM - Intellectual Domain: Ecological Practices II Credits: 3
ARC 629SEM - Intellectual Domain: Urban Design Credits: 3
ARC 630SEM - Intellectual Domain: Urban Design II Credits: 3
ARC 632SEM - Intellectual Domain: Material Culture Credits: 3
ARC 633SEM - Intellectual Domain: Material Culture II Credits: 3

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

ARC 608LAB - Arch Design Studio 8 Credits: 7
ARC 699TUT - Masters Thesis Credits: 1 - 7

Total Credit Hours for MArch: 48

MBA Combined Curriculum

Required Core (27 credits)

MGA 603LEC - Financial Acctg for Managers Credits: 2
MGA 605LEC - Acctg for Mgmt Decision Making Credits: 2
MGB 610LEC - Organizational Behavior Credits: 2
MGE 604LEC - Business Economics Credits: 2
MGF 611LEC - Financial Analysis for Managers Credits: 2
MGG 601LEC - Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Credits: 2
MGG 635LEC - Management Communications Credits: 2
MGM 615LEC - Marketing for Managers Credits: 2
MGO 620LEC - Operations Management Credits: 2
MGO 640LEC - Business Strategy Credits: 2
MGO 658LEC - Entrepreneurship Foundations Credits: 2
MGQ 608LEC - Statistical Analysis for Managers Credits: 2
MGS 605LEC - Information Technology for Managers Credits: 2

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

Required Core (84 credits)

ARC 501LAB - Arch Design Studio 1 Credits: 7
ARC 502LAB - Architecture Design Studio 2 Credits: 7
ARC 503LAB - Arch Design Studio 3 Credits: 7
ARC 504LAB - Architecture Design Studio 4 Credits: 7
ARC 511DIS - Architecture Media 1 Credits: 3
ARC 512DIS - Architectural Media 2 Credits: 3
ARC 531LR - Architectural History 1 Credits: 3
ARC 534LR - Architecture History 2 Credits: 3
ARC 541LEC - Introduction to Environmental Systems Credits: 3
ARC 542LLB - Construction Tech Credits: 4
ARC 552LEC - Structures 1 Credits: 2
ARC 552LAB - Structures 1 Credits: 1
ARC 553LLB - Structures 2 Credits: 3
ARC 555LEC - Structures 3 Credits: 2
ARC 555LAB - Structures 3 Lab Credits: 1
ARC 562LLB - Architectural Theory Credits: 2
ARC 573LEC - Environmental Systems 2 Credits: 3
ARC 575LEC - Environmental Systems 3 Credits: 3
ARC 582LEC - Professional Practice Credits: 3
ARC 605LAB - Research Studio Credits: 7
ARC 606LAB - Arch Design Studio 6 Credits: 4 - 7
ARC 611DIS - Architecture Media 3 Credits: 3

Electives (18 credits)

Select 2: ARC XXX - Intellectual Methods
Select 2: ARC XXX - Technical Methods

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

ARC 608LAB - Arch Design Studio 8 Credits: 7
ARC 699TUT - Masters Thesis Credits: 1 - 7

Total Credit Hours for MArch: 109

MBA Combined Curriculum

Required Core (27 credits)

MGA 603LEC - Financial Acctg for Managers Credits: 2
MGA 605LEC - Acctg for Mgmt Decision Making Credits: 2
MGB 610LEC - Organizational Behavior Credits: 2
MGE 604LEC - Business Economics Credits: 2
MGF 611LEC - Financial Analysis for Managers Credits: 2
MGG 601LEC - Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Credits: 2
MGG 635LEC - Management Communications Credits: 2
MGM 615LEC - Marketing for Managers Credits: 2
MGQ 608LEC - Statistical Analysis for Managers Credits: 2
MGO 620LEC - Operations Management Credits: 2
MGO 640LEC - Business Strategy Credits: 2
MGO 658LEC - Entrepreneurship Foundations Credits: 2
MGS 605LEC - Information Technology for Managers Credits: 2

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

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

96-157 Hours

Time-To-Degree

3 to 5+ Years

Application Fee

N/A

Program Contact

Kevin Donovan
129 Hayes Hall
Buffalo, NY 14214
Email: kpd2@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-829-5224

SED Statement

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

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.