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The Master of Science in Architecture prepares graduates who will:
know in detail the history of architecture and construction, instruments and forms of representation, the theoretical and scientific aspects as well as operational methodology of mathematics and other basic sciences and be able to use this knowledge to interpret and describe in detail and construction problems of complex or requiring an interdisciplinary approach;
know in detail the theoretical scientific aspects, and methodological-operational, for the disciplines that characterize the course of study followed and be able to use this knowledge to identify, formulate and solve problems in an innovative way of architecture and construction complex or that require an interdisciplinary approach;
have knowledge in the field of business (corporate culture) and professional ethics;
be able to use fluently, in written and oral, at least one European Union language besides Italian, with reference to disciplinary vocabularies.

Attendance is mandatory only for laboratory courses

Job opportunities

Graduates are specialists capable of designing, by means of its architecture and construction, and having mastery of the instruments on the feasibility of the designed building, the operations of construction, alteration and modification of the physical environment, with full understanding of aesthetic aspects, distribution, functional, structural, technical and construction, management, economic and environmental and critical attention to the cultural changes and the needs expressed by society. Draw works projects and direct the implementation, coordination for such purposes, where necessary, other specialists and practitioners in the fields of architecture, engineering construction, urban planning and architectural restoration.
On the basis of training described above graduates specialists have the expertise to perform, in addition to professional services, functions of high responsibility, among others, institutions and public and private (institutional bodies, institutions and public companies and private studies professional and design company), operating in the fields of construction and transformation of towns and territory.

Additional Options

1. In conjunction with the School of Engineering, a B.S.A.T. with a concentration in Energy Management is offered. This program trains the student in areas of building technology and construction with a particular emphasis on energy management and the development of energy use policies. The program allows the student to substitute courses in energy management for general elective credits required by the B.S.A.T. program.

2. In conjunction with the School of Management, a B.S.A.T. with a concentration in business administration is offered. This program enables students to compliment a growing expertise in construction technology with organization and management skills. The program allows the student to substitute courses in business for general elective credits required by the B.S.A.T. program.

3. In conjunction with the School of Engineering, a combined B.S.A.T. in Energy Management and Master of Science in Energy Management is offered. This five year program is offered to qualified undergraduate architecture students who undertake 18 credits of graduate-level energy management courses in a fifth year of study. This program permits attainment of the combined degrees in five years of full time study. Interested students must declare their intention to pursue this option by formal submission to the deans of the School of Architecture and Design and the School of Management.

The Master of Science in Architecture has two distinct tracks, one post-professional and one academic. The former is a 30-credit design studio based degree program that fulfills the NCARB IDP requirements for post-professional study. The latter is a 30-credit academic degree program for career specialization or preparation for advanced architectural research and scholarship; this academic track degree does not include any design studio coursework. Each of these programs can be completed in a single academic year. Either can also can be pursued on a part-time basis.

The Enterprise Architecture (EA) Certificate builds competencies to enable agencies to meet their Clinger-Cohen Act responsibilities for “developing, maintaining, and facilitating the implementation of sound and integrated information technology architecture.” The program provides graduate-level education organized around seven core EA competencies determined by the Federal CIO Council. EA Certificate students develop skills in both policy and technical aspects of developing, implementing, and maintaining an EA. They also are enabled to apply EA concepts and processes to support strategic planning and realize organizational and process transformation. The EA Certificate is a specialty in the Government Strategic Leader Master of Science Degree .

Students may apply their certificates, equivalent to at least 15 graduate-level credit hours, toward selected master’s or doctoral degree programs at several partner institutions of higher education.

Certificate students learn EA development approaches to achieve mission improvement and business value rapidly, aid development of business cases, and implement strategies to achieve sustained interoperability.

Enterprise Architecture Certificate graduates understand and can implement a variety of approaches, methods, techniques, and work products to facilitate cross-boundary leadership, such as: