Career opportunities
A background in architecture leads to a wide range of career opportunities within design, development and research in the architectural and construction sector. It leads to employment at architectural design companies and planning offices, in the construction industry and at real estate companies. Other career opportunities include working as an academic researcher or technical advisor.
The Construction and Energy Management program provides students with a basic background in the management of construction projects. Students will find employment in the broad spectrum of opportunities available in the construction industry. The program also provides continuing education for those already employed as contractors, site superintendents, project managers, estimators, and other areas related to construction.
The program offers a variety of classes for both entry-level and career advancement positions. Classes taken individually or in series will prepare the student for:
• employment in entry-level, mid-management positions such as Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Estimator, Owners Site Representative
• employment as a Building Inspector for both government agencies and private companies
• self-employment by helping in preparation for the contractor licensing examination
The program also provides oportunities to:
• augment the skills of those working in such fields as Real Estate, Construction Finance, Facilities Management, Property Management, Planning, Energy Use Analysis
• broaden the skills of those already in the construction industry
• gain a better understanding for purchasing, owning or building a home.
The Architecture and Construction Industry encompasses a wide range of career options. There are many excellent employment opportunities within this dynamic and growing industry. The Educational programs offered by the Architecture and Construction Department are designed to prepare student to fulfill challenging employment opportunities within the industry.
The department offers two degree programs; an Applied Associates of Science Degree in Architectural Technology (345) and an Integrated Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management (605). Both degrees offer a range of options that will allow students to customize their course of study to fulfill future employment ambitions. Both degrees also require a high level of academic and technical abilities and students should have developed good math, science, art, and manual skills prior to enrollment in the program.
The architect designs and builds new buildings, restored and reconverted their existing designs and exterior spaces.
Their task is technical, cultural artistic, social and economic problems. The curriculum includes materials, seminars and workshops that are structured in three academic areas: Design, Technology and Social Sciences and Humanities.
At the end of the third year, students gain the title of interim assistant works and studies prepares students to perform tasks related to the profession, study and work, allowing the option to start your career.
Graduate Profile
The professional degree in this career:
Achieves a comprehensive training and a unified vision of architecture and urbanism;
Has a theoretical and applied in architectural and urban design, which enables intellectual and practical techniques for working in study and work performed;
Understands the varying needs of customers and users, and responds creatively to their various requirements;
Has the conceptual and methodological tools to address the multidisciplinary professional services, research and extension;
Exercises the exploration and development of knowledge in a constant process of training, appropriate to the changes and desafíosactuales of discipline;
Is able to continue postgraduate studies in areas of interest.
The authority believes it is important that students advanced student exchanges and internships that allow them to gain work experience during their studies curriculum. Therefore, negotiations with professional internships and companies related to the construction industry.
Testimonials from graduates
“My experience as a student has fully met my expectations both in academic teaching. The small classes encourage interaction between students and teachers, enrich and facilitate understanding. The course aims to develop future professionals with a high theoretical and practical recognition trained to perform tasks in technical, artistic, cultural, social and economic conditions. So the handling of various tools for rapid integration into the workforce “(Mark Bornia, July Bornia Architect Studio, Architect, 2004).
An architectural technologist is a specialist in the technological aspects of building design and construction, bridging the gap between design theory and construction practice. This industry-focused course provides you will the skills required for employment in this specialist and high demand industry sector. As a designer you’ll be responsible for the development and completion of projects. You’ll learn to advise on appropriate technology and bring a creative attitude and detail to design, using both graphic and computer aided drafting techniques.
This course is very creative with plenty of practical experience allowing you to develop your design skills. You’ll gain a good level of understanding of the construction industry. The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute for Architectural Technologists and the Chartered Institute of Building.
Developed to meet the demands of the modern construction industry, this course incorporates current construction techniques and explores the latest regulatory and commercial issues. You’ll build on your existing qualifications or experience in this area to develop a good knowledge of architectural technology, building performance and the laws that govern the industry. The course offers a well balanced blend of theory and practice which prepares you for the workplace. So you’ll gain a broad understanding of the construction industry but also learn how to apply this to create design solutions.
The course is built around the knowledge and current applied research of three of the University’s key research units; the Building Performance Centre, Scottish Energy Centre and the Centre for Timber Engineering. You’ll study taught modules which provide you with the knowledge and experience required to complete a major design project and continue on to a successful career in construction.
As well as the knowledge base that the course provides you with, you will also gain transferable skills in research, communication, organisation, problem solving and presentation.
Developed to meet the demands of the modern construction industry, this course incorporates current construction techniques and explores the latest regulatory and commercial issues. You’ll build on your existing qualifications or experience in this area to develop a good knowledge of architectural technology, building performance and the laws that govern the industry. The course offers a well balanced blend of theory and practice which prepares you for the workplace. So you’ll gain a broad understanding of the construction industry but also learn how to apply this to create design solutions.
The course is built around the knowledge and current applied research of three of the University’s key research units; the Building Performance Centre, Scottish Energy Centre and the Centre for Timber Engineering. You’ll study taught modules which provide you with the knowledge and experience required to complete a major design project and continue on to a successful career in construction.
Developed to meet the demands of the modern construction industry, this course incorporates current construction techniques and explores the latest regulatory and commercial issues. You’ll build on your existing qualifications or experience in this area to develop a good knowledge of architectural technology, building performance and the laws that govern the industry. The course offers a well balanced blend of theory and practice which prepares you for the workplace. So you’ll gain a broad understanding of the construction industry but also learn how to apply this to create design solutions.
The course is built around the knowledge and current applied research of three of the University’s key research units; the Building Performance Centre, Scottish Energy Centre and the Centre for Timber Engineering. You’ll study taught modules which provide you with the knowledge and experience required to complete a major design project and continue on to a successful career in construction.
Architectural and Construction Technology A.A.S.
This A.A.S. track is designed to prepare graduates to organize, operate, manage, and control the unique and demanding systems, procedures, and services in the construction industry, both on the job site and in the contractor’s office. Areas of study include cost control, planning, scheduling, controlling and expediting construction, contract bidding and estimating, personnel management, and the overall management of construction operations. This curriculum prepares students for construction management careers in any type or size of construction firm.
The curriculum is not designed as a transfer program except to institutions having a construction curriculum. A student seeking a four-year bachelor’s degree must meet with the program coordinator in the management of construction program or the Applied Technologies Department chair to work out a suitable program of study.
Graduates of this A.A.S. track continue their education toward professional degrees or seek employment immediately as paraprofessionals. Technicians specializing in architecture and construction are prepared to assist and work with architects, contractors, and related professionals.
Successful graduates involve themselves in many specialized aspects of the construction industry, including preparation of contract drawings, supervision and/or inspection of construction work, and contract administration. Computer drafting skills provide extensive opportunities for graduates.
Students planning to transfer to four-year schools of architecture should be aware that not all courses in the curriculum may transfer.