Master of Science in Architecture

Overview

The Master of Science in Architecture is a three- or four-semester program that allows enrollment in six different tracks (with a minimum curricular requirement of 30-36 credits). On the background of interdisciplinarity the students of the six tracks will oscillate between joint courses for all MSA students, track-specific courses and courses that are shared with students from other programs and departments. Each track will be led by a recognized leader in the field, supported by the joint resources of the MSA umbrella. The program acts as an accelerator and cross-pollinator, in which the confrontation with contemporary problems and themes takes priority over disciplinary silos. In offering an open academic environment to investigate design strategies in relation to the most pressing issues of the 21^st century, the MSA program provides a contemporary skills and knowledge base for professional application, as much as future advanced doctoral study. The degree is STEM-designated which allows international students to apply for OPT for up to 36 months after graduation.

Admissions

Applications are generally considered for entrance in the Fall semester. Courses are sequenced to deliver a cohesive educational experience and students are expected to follow the established course sequence for their program. Students entering the program in Spring or Summer may not be eligible to enter the course sequence at that time but may take electives or other required courses. This will necessarily extend the duration of the degree program.

Applications are reviewed by a committee of various faculty ranks and staff who evaluate potential applicants and submit recommendations to the Program Director. Committee members must submit a survey with comments and notes on each student application for program record keeping. Requirements/Recommendations for additional coursework will be contingent on the evaluation of the student’s prior work at the time of admission.

Selected teaching faculty reviews transcripts, grades, and syllabi to determine equivalent course content from non-accredited degrees that may be replaced using form “Equivalent Course work” after matriculation and prior to the start of a semester.

Admission to the Graduate Program is subject to the rules, regulations and procedures of the Graduate School as stipulated in the University Graduate Bulletin. It is the responsibility of each student to understand these requirements and to ensure that they are met.
The minimum requirement for applications to all Masters’ Degrees programs is a 3.0 GPA (cumulative grade point average).

Please visit our website at msa.arc.miami.edu and refer to our latest admission and portfolio requirements here.

Additional requirements for International Students:

TOEFL of min. 80 or IELTS of min. 6.5 (please use University code 5815).
Graduate international transcripts will be reviewed by one of the approved Evaluation Services:
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Associates , (www.jsilny.org)
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (www.ece.org)
World Education Services (www.wes.org)

For application review purposes, English translated official transcripts are sufficient. Once the applicant gets admitted, the international evaluation report is required.

Curriculum Requirements