This degree revolves around the technical explorations of materials, structure, and sustainability in the context of design, and around the historical, urban, and preservation paradigms of buildings and cities. These areas of interest integrate with entrepreneurial theories and strategies as a method to advancing architectural design and practice. A professional practice/entrepreneurship core of courses, including an applied entrepreneurship as well as a business core of courses in collaboration with the Schmidthorst College of Business will coalesce to form this unique feature of the M.Arch. Program.
Candidates for the Master of Architecture must fulfill graduate credits through the following core areas:
路 Design Studio
路 Professional Practice
路 Building Technologies
路 History/Theory/Research
路 Business
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Master鈥檚 degree, students in the Architecture program are expected to be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on the study and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental contexts. In addition, students will demonstrate the ability to use a diverse range of skills to think about and convey architectural ideas, including writing, investigating, speaking, drawing, and modeling.
Demonstrate the ability to comprehend the technical aspects of design, systems, and materials and be able to apply that comprehension to architectural solutions. In addition, the impact of such decisions on the environment must be well considered.
Demonstrate the ability to synthesize a wide range of variables into an integrated design solution.
Demonstrate an understanding of business principles for the practice of architecture, including management, advocacy, and the need to act legally, ethically, and critically for the food of the client, society, and the public.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected June, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
Bowling Green State University
BOWLING GREEN,
Ohio,
43403, United States
Applicants must have graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or complete the degree prior to enrollment. Students are advised to apply at least six months in advance for admission. International students should allow more time for the application process.
English Language Proficiency requirements
TOEFL IBT: 80
IELTS: 6.5
PTE (Pearson Test of English): 53
Duolingo English Test Score (temporarily accepted through Spring 2024 admission): 110
Completion of ELS Intensive English for Academic Purposes Level 112
Application deadline: Fall: June 16; Spring: November 3
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Bowling Green State University is ranked as Ohio鈥檚 top public or private university for student experience.