Program Overview

Program Overview

The 5+1 Bachelor of Architecture & MS in Real Estate Development is a comprehensive program designed for architects who demonstrate entrepreneurial initiative and demand design excellence. This program is cognizant of the economic, social, and environmental impact of architectural interventions into the built environment.

Program Structure

While working toward the Bachelor of Architecture degree, students complete four graduate courses required by the 37-credit MS in Real Estate Development program. The remaining 25 credits can be completed in one year of full-time study.

Program Objectives

The M.S. in Real Estate Development trains architects to take the next step in the complex process of bringing a design project from concept to fruition. Professional accountability and ethical practices regarding the environmental impact of architecture are values that connect these two programs, making the combination of these two fields an advantageous choice for students.

Faculty and Expertise

Faculty includes architects who have been successful as developers through innovation and the invention of specific strategies to overcome financial shortcomings and policy roadblocks.

Program Designation

The Bachelor of Architecture/Master of Science in Real Estate Development (5+1) is a STEM designated program (CIP Code 04.0902).

Key Features

• The program combines a Bachelor of Architecture degree with a Master of Science in Real Estate Development
  • Students complete four graduate courses while working toward their Bachelor's degree
  • The remaining 25 credits can be completed in one year of full-time study
• The program focuses on design excellence, economic, social, and environmental impact
• The faculty includes experienced architects and developers
• The program is STEM designated (CIP Code 04.0902)