Master of Architecture + Master of Business Administration
This dual degree program enables students to earn both the accredited Master of Architecture and the Master of Business Administration degrees. The program incorporates courses from both disciplines. Prerequisites to this program include a BS in Architecture or BArch degree as well as several prerequisite courses in business. This program can be completed entirely online except for the Critical Practice Studio, as described above. The total number of credit required for the completion of this program include 44 credits of MArch coursework and 27 hours of MBA coursework for a total of 71 hours as delineated below.
Applicants to the MArch/MBA program are expected to have a significant working knowledge of business functions, such as basic accounting, economics, law, and statistics. This knowledge and understanding can come from prior coursework and/or substantial work experience in a functional business area. Students who do not meet this expectation can satisfy their foundation business requirements by taking coursework online or on campus while taking their core program courses.
For specific questions about the dual degree, contact the Chair of Architecture, Dale Gyure, at dgyure@517b2b.com .
Required M.Arch Courses
Students are required to take a minimum of eight MArch courses for 27 credit hours.
ARC 5804 Critical Practice Studio
ARC 5013 Research Methods
ARC 5643 Design Theory
ARC 5913 Professional Practice
ARC 5423 Ecological Issues
ARC 5814 Advanced Design Studio 1 – or – ARC 6514 Thesis 1
ARC 5824 Advanced Design Studio 2 – or – ARC 6524 Thesis 2
ARC xxx3 Architecture Elective
For more information about the Master of Architecture Program, coursework, and faculty, please refer to the program website at this link .
Required MBA Courses
Students are required to take a minimum of nine MBA courses for 27 credit hours.
ACC 6003 Managerial Accounting
MBA 6013 Human Resource Management
MBA 6023 Global Business Economics
MBA 6033 Financial Management
MBA 6043 Reflective Leadership
MBA 6053 Strategic Marketing Management
MBA 6063 Operations and Supply Chain Management
INT 6043 Enterprise Information Technology
MBA 6073 Global Strategic Management (Capstone class)
Required Foundation Courses
Students may satisfy their foundation business course requirements by taking coursework online or on campus while taking their core program courses. The program offers a full schedule of foundation courses for 0 to 15 credit hours, as needed.
ACC 5003 Financial Accounting and Financial Statements
MBA 5013 Business Application of Statistical Analysis
MBA 5011T Managerial Economics
MBA 5021T Fundamentals of Macro Economics (1.5 credits)
MBA 5061T Legal Environment of Business (1.5 credits)
MBA 5031T Fundamentals of Marketing (1.5 credits)
MBA 5041T Fundamentals of Management (1.5 credits)
MBA 5051T Fundamentals of Finance (1.5 credits)
For more information about the Business Administration Program, coursework, and faculty, please refer to the program website at this link .