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Master of Architecture/Business Administration

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration at Illinois Tech: combined architecture and business study for management roles in the built environment.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Architecture/Business Administration (M.A.S./M.B.A.) through study areas such as Dual degree: students start in the Master of Architecture curriculum and add M.B.A. Courses
Which reduces total credits versus taking the degree. Apply relevant analytical
Communication and practical skills to learning activities in this field.

Career outcomes

Project manager
Sustainability manager
Real estate development manager
Management and executive roles in architecture and design
Real estate finance
Development
Construction
Facilities planning
Consulting

Curriculum

Dual degree: students start in the Master of Architecture curriculum and add M.B.A. Courses
Which reduces total credits versus taking the degrees separately. The full route needs 111 credit hours over about four years
Advanced standing (prior architecture background) needs 81. Example courses: Contemporary Architecture
Introduction to Urbanism
Microeconomics and Game Theory.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent
GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ).

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent, GRE optional for master's (individual departments may differ).

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Passport or Government Photo ID
Academic Transcripts and Qualification Certificates
English Proficiency Results (where applicable)
CV or Résumé (where requested)
Personal Statement or Motivation Letter
Academic or Professional References (where required).

How to apply

Review the entry requirements for Master of Architecture and Master of Business Administration at Illinois Institute of Technology. Prepare your academic qualifications and the supporting documents specified for this program. Submit your application through the institution's admissions process. Provide language evidence and pay an application fee if required. Await the admissions decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,575 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Mies Campus
Faculty or school	School of Architecture; Stuart School of Business
Department	Architecture/Business Administration (M.A.S./M.B.A.)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	111
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.