Georgia Institute of Technology College of Design 24 courses 30 total credits
The School of Architecture's Master of Science (MS Arch) is a STEM-designated, non-professional degree program requiring a minimum of 30 semester hours of advanced study in architecture, focusing on advanced knowledge that can be applied in the design of better performing built environments. The program is especially suitable for those applicants who plan to develop a career in architectural research but will serve equally well those future practicing architects who wish to add a specialization to their general professional training. The program of study is normally expected to take 3 semesters of work but may be completed in 2 semesters with planning and preparation. The program accepts students with a bachelor’s degree in architecture or design-related field. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a non-design field will also be considered but may be required to take up remedial coursework upon admission. The nature and extent of such remedial coursework will be determined on a case-by-case basis for each student upon admission. The program of study consists of 12 credit hours of common foundational coursework followed by 18 credit hours of specialized work in an area of concentration under an advisor. Flexibility in shaping one’s own program to match the student’s ambition and plans is one of the distinctive aspects of the program. Students also have the option to pursue coursework in other schools and departments in the College of Design, in other schools of the Institute, and, with advance planning, even at other Atlanta area colleges and universities. Coursework can also include work in school and college laboratories that pursue industry-sponsored research. Areas of concentration offered to the students can be found at the program website https://arch.gatech.edu/master-science-architecture. For a listing and description of the school laboratories please visit https://arch.gatech.edu/research-labs. Applicants are expected to have an outstanding undergraduate record. International applicants must additionally demonstrate adequate competency in English language. This can be done by achieving a TOEFL iBT total score of 5 or higher, or an IELTS overall band score of at least 7.5. No other tests for competency in English are accepted. All applicants should be aware that each program in the School of Architecture has specific application requirements; they should consult the relevant requirements for their chosen degree programs by visiting the School of Architecture website https://arch.gatech.edu or contacting an academic advisor. The deadline for applications, usually in December for admissions to the Fall semester of the subsequent semester, can be found on the school website as well.
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Fundamental Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 6512 | Research Colloquium | 3 |
| ARCH 7625 | Theories of Inquiry | 3 |
Foundation Courses (select two)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 6242 | Building Physics Modeling | 3 |
| ARCH 6243 | Evidence-Based Design | 3 |
| ARCH 6502 | Scripting for Architecture and Design | |
| ARCH 6508 | Shape Grammars | 3 |
| Total Foundation Courses (select two) | 6 credits | |
Design Application (select one option)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 6050 | Design + Research Studio 2 | 6 |
| ARCH 8903 | Special Problems | 1-21 |
| Total Design Application (select one option) | 6 credits | |
Thesis
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARCH 7000 | Master's Thesis | 1-21 |
| Total Thesis | 6 credits | |
Concentration Electives
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