Master of Architecture [M.Arch]/Master of Business Administration [M.B.A] From Kent State University

The program has an emphasis in building design and professional practice and offers students the opportunity of selecting elective courses in specialized areas such as building technology, building preservation, architectural history and theory, urban studies and design.

The Master of Architecture also offers dual degree programs with the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Urban Design.

Dual Degree with the Master of Business Administration is for architects or undergraduate architectural students who aspire to middle or executive management positions in architectural practices, or who are interested in starting their own business along with the preparation to enter the profession of architecture by stimulating the growth of technical knowledge and design creativity. It fosters the refinement of design skills acquired in undergraduate programs, also by offering a broad exposure to professional issues and knowledge.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to international cultures.

• Understand different cultural perspectives, values, customs and traditions.

• Understand the following professional practices: real estate and development, contract and planning law, leadership and ethics, office and finance management.

• Understand western traditions.

• Understand the principles of building programming, including assessment of user needs, review of precedents, an inventory of space requirements, site analysis and review of the relevant laws and standards.

• Increase level of intellectual discourse about architecture.

• Understand design principles and theories of urban design.

• Develop an ability to compare and contrast the perspectives, values, customs and traditions of student`s own culture from those held by other cultures.

• Develop and enhance student's research skills.

• Develop and enhance student's writing skills.

• Develop management and leadership skills; verbal and graphic communication skills;collaborative learning, research and work experiences.

• Understand design and systems integration through a thesis or capstone experience through an array of professional practice and “field” related coursework.

• Develop and enhance problem solving and reasoning skills; an ability to critically analyze information and fundamental design skills. Understand the complexities of environmental design including both technical and theoretical components.

• Understand site.

• Understand the responsibility of the architect to elicit, understand and resolve the needs of the client.

• Demonstrate the ability to think critically and to gather, record and apply relevant information.

• Develop an awareness of diverse cultures, ideals and beliefs.

• Demonstrate enhanced verbal, graphic and writing skills.