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Master of Architecture

Montana State University
Bozeman , United States
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Program Overview

Architecture

Building upon the foundation of undergraduate study, Master of Architecture students hone their craft in studio and design projects that fulfill National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) requirements and prepare a candidate for the Architect Registration Examination (ARE).


Architecture Master of Architecture (MArch)

Montana States Master of Architecture program is specifically designed to hone the creative and scientific skills obtained in a candidates undergraduate studies with comprehensive design studios, investigative projects, and preparation to take the ARE in order to become a registered architect. Candidates will have opportunities to forge their design sensibilities and scientific knowledge with explorations of sustainable building practices and the impact of architecture and the environment.


Community Design Center

Montana States Community Design Center works with nonprofit organizations and government agencies to provide the visioning, planning, and conceptual design skills necessary to create great communities.


Work-Life Balance

Livability has previously ranked Bozeman as one of its Best Places to Live four years in a row, including the #1 best place to live in Montana, calling the city a "tech-savvy, economically vibrant, highly educated city on the grow" with year-round natural attractions.


Economic Vitality

Bozeman's long-term growth has earned the city recognition as the country's #1 Strongest Micropolitan Economy by Florida-based think tank Policom's annual study.


Fund Your Education

The Graduate School at Montana State is dedicated to helping students secure funding during their time at MSU. Some resources the School of Architecture and Graduate School offer include:


  • Internal Fellowship and Funding Opportunities
    • Various internal funding options
  • External Fellowship and Funding Opportunities
    • External funding options available to students

Facilities

In line with current technology at the heart of the profession, Architecture students have access to the following tools and more within the wood, metal, and 3D/laser rooms in Cheever Hall:


  • 48 x 48 CNC router
  • 2-MIG welders
  • Glass kiln
  • Universal laser cutters
  • Z-Corp rapid prototype machine
  • Digitizer

Careers after Graduation

Masters alumni in Architecture embark on a wide range of careers within 10-years of their graduation.


  • Nearly 86% are working in for-profit and about 2% for non-profit.
  • Top industry employers include A & E Design and JACOBS.
  • Across all career paths, the estimated salary of alumni within 10 years of graduation ranges from $40,000 to $150,000 with an average of $80,000.

Admission Requirements

Each program within the Graduate School at Montana State has its own particular requirements for admission, and the Architecture program is not different. To ensure that you start your application on the right foot, please review the admissions requirements for the Architecture program. This includes any additional deadlines that the School of Architecture may have aside from the Graduate School, which does practice rolling admissions.


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