MBA/MARCH - Dual
Earn both a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Architecture (MArch) at the same time. With just 24 courses and 88 credits, this unique program will open doors to your future in the architecture field.
Overview
We are a diverse community of practitioners, educators, and students dedicated to training future leaders in architecture. This program engages architecture as a civic, social, cultural, and professional practice, preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to the built environment and the communities it serves.
Architecture at UHart is approached as a design-led, culturally engaged, and technologically informed discipline. Our in-person, studio-centered curriculum integrates architectural design with engineering fundamentals, sustainable and resilient strategies, and urban responsibility. While grounded in professional practice and business, the program recognizes architecture’s enduring foundations in the arts and humanities.
Students engage emerging digital and AI-enabled tools creatively, using them to expand imagination and strengthen authorship. Through this work, students develop the judgment, adaptability, and critical thinking required to navigate a rapidly evolving profession.
This program is a First Professional Degree Program that is both NAAB-accredited and STEM-designated. An affordable flat-rate yearly tuition structure, flexible course scheduling, and strong connections to the regional professional community allow students to work part-time and graduate without an overwhelming debt burden. Our graduates leave with a deep sense of cultural and civic responsibility and are well prepared to contribute to the profession from day one.
Have questions? Attend one of our upcoming info sessions or contact the Program Director Daniel Horowitz.
Program Details
See below for program details about the Master of Architecture program.
For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.
Degree Tracks & Accreditation
The Master of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The University of Hartford's Department of Architecture offers three NAAB-accredited degree program tracks.
- TRACK 1 is a 48-credit, 3-semester, full-time program typically completed in 12 months (summer, fall, spring). This program is only available to qualified students in the University of Hartford undergraduate pre-professional architecture program. Students begin immediately after completing their undergraduate degree requirements.
- TRACK 2 is a 64-credit, 4-semester, full-time program typically completed in two academic years starting in the fall semester. This program is available to qualified students who hold a pre-professional undergraduate architecture degree from any qualified school.
- TRACK 3 is a 113-credit, 7-semester, full-time program typically completed in three academic years (including one summer term). This program is available to students who hold a bachelor’s degree in a field other than architecture. Advanced placement is available for qualified students who submit a portfolio with their application and have completed eligible prerequisite coursework.
Learn more about our accreditation.
Program Course Overview
The Master of Architecture program is a full-time program that enrolls students for the summer (Track 1) or fall (Track 2 and Track 3) semesters. Required architecture classes are typically offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, giving capable students the flexibility to pursue part-time employment with local design firms.
Each semester students take four courses including one studio, two required support courses, and one elective. Support courses include Building Systems, Urban Issues, Advanced Structures, Design Theory, Site Planning, Thesis Research, Building Economics, and Professional Practice. Each student must also complete a Master’s Thesis for their final studio course.
Please see the Course Catalog for more information about specific courses in the Track 1 and Track 2 programs. The Track 3 program requires the same 64 credits of coursework as Track 2, plus an additional 49 credits of prerequisite courses including: three Architecture Foundation Studios, two Architectural History courses, Building Systems, Computer Applications, Materials and Methods, Construction Documentation, and three Structural Design courses. Track 3 applicants must also complete college-level Physics and Calculus prior to admission.
Students have the opportunity to gain experience outside of the traditional studio setting. Many in our MArch program are heavily involved in the Connecticut chapter of the American Institute of Architecture Students, and the Construction Institute.
Earn an MArch and MBA
The Barney School of Business and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture have established a new partnership for graduate-level architecture students to pursue a dual degree in business administration and architecture. With just 24 courses and 88 credits, this unique program will open doors to your future in the architecture field.
Scholarships and Assistantships
The Department of Architecture offers tuition scholarships and graduate assistantships to entering and returning graduate students on a competitive basis as funds are available. The scholarship awards are presented at the annual Architecture Gala in April co-sponsored by the Department of Architecture, AIA Connecticut, and the Connecticut Architecture Foundation.
With a generous donation from renowned Hartford architect Tai Soo Kim, the Department annually offers an $6,000 traveling fellowship to an individual or group of graduating Master of Architecture students on a competitive basis. This research fellowship allows the student(s) to explore, record, and analyze a foreign location of their choosing based on their own research proposal. Students then present their findings one year after they graduate from the M.Arch program. Past fellows have traveled to Bhutan, Japan, Cambodia, and Europe among other places.
Please see the CETA scholarships page for more specific information about graduate architecture scholarships and graduate assistantships.
STEM OPT
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offers a 3-year Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension to eligible international students on F-1 visas who receive STEM-focused degrees at a US institution. The M.Arch program at the University of Hartford is affiliated with the 04.0902 CIP code for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is listed as a STEM-focused program by the DHS. Therefore, UHart M.Arch graduates on F-1 visas are eligible to apply for the OPT extension.
Contact the MArch Program Director for more information.
Student Work Examples
Career Outlook
Design a future that inspires. Our program has strong ties with the local and regional architecture, construction, and engineering community, fostering learning, networking, and employment opportunities. Our graduates have gone on to work for companies including NBBJ, Payette, SMMA, Amenta Emma Architects, Crosskey Architects, JCJ Architecture, S/L/A/M Collaborative, Tai Soo Kim Partners Studio, Tecton Architects, and Turner Construction.
Career Development
Master of Architecture students develop a keen awareness of career paths through a combination of curriculum components, faculty guidance, and University resource. Evidence shows that students demonstrate strong awareness of licensure requirements, workplace readiness, and career options through several coordinated mechanisms.
- ARC 623 Advanced Professional Practice examines contemporary architectural practice and includes a one-week unit covering “the profession and the road to licensure”.
- ARC 623 Advanced Professional Practice employs simulated firm structures, office visits to local firms, RFQ/RFP exercises, portfolio review training, and guest lectures from practitioners in business development, construction administration, and firm management.
- ARC 511 Architectural Studio I and 521 Architectural Studio 2 expose students to collaborative practice models used in firms and develop teamwork expectations and ethical sourcing responsibilities.
- ARC 503 Architecture Foundation Studio 3, students engage in a Department-wide AXP workshop and course portfolio review.
- The Department’s AXP Coordinator holds an annual Path to Licensure workshop in which the Connecticut State NCARB representative and a member of the State Licensing Board present updates on the AXP process and the ARE licensing exam. This workshop helps students develop competency in navigating the Architectural Experience Program, overviews the future of the profession, and prepares emerging professionals for the workplace.
- Our JCJArchitecture Architecture Lecture Series brings architects and allied professionals to campus to present real-world projects and share insights about their experiences. This provides students with the opportunity to network and imagine themselves in these types of professional roles.
- Our American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) chapter holds an annual career-week which includes mock-interview with students, professors, and invited local professionals.
- The program’s two professional “free days” in the course schedule (Tuesdays and Thursdays) ensure that students can work part-time before graduation, supporting early internship and licensure experience.
- The University’s Allan Center for Career and Professional Development holds resume bootcamps, mock interview sessions, and several career-focused events throughout the academic year. More information can be found here: https://www.hartford.edu/student-life/career-services/
Aurora Perrault
Master of Architecture, '22, M'23
In our studio classes, one of the most beneficial aspects is the design juries in front of industry professionals, which help prepare us for presenting a design to a client or other involved parties.
Admission Requirements
Interested in enrolling in the Master of Architecture program under the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA)? Here is what you need to submit your application.
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Assistant Director of Graduate Success
Division of Graduate and Professional Studies
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Admission - Graduate
| Per Credit Rate | Flat Rate - Per Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, MArch |
$1,228.00 | $27,326.00 |
Additional Cost Information
| Cost Item (per semester) | Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,277 | $13,277 | $13,277 |
| Fees | $327 | $340 | $340 |
| Books | $400 | $400 | $400 |
| General Supplies | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Specialized Materials | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| Total/Semester | $14,604 | $14,617 | $14,617 |
| Number of Semesters | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Cost Item (Program Sub-total) | $43,812 | $58,468 | $102,319 |
| Cost Item (Study Abroad) | $4,000 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| Cost Item (Program Total) | $47,812 | $61,468 | $106,319 |
Study Abroad Opportunities
The Master of Architecture program offers numerous opportunities for study abroad. In the second semester, students take a required travel studio that has visited and studied numerous locations including Cuba, Peru, Germany, Turkey, and Italy. Additionally, the program has an international exchange agreement within Hochsule Wismar in Germany, where many Hartford graduate students have spent a semester studying. Through programs built with adventurous faculty and partner universities, you can explore architecture around the world and study in various exotic locations.
Student Enrollment and Graduation Statistics
Degree Conferrals
| AY 2020-21 | AY 2021-22 | AY 2022-23 | AY 2023-24 | AY 2024-25 | |
| Master's | 20 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
| Grand Total | 20 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
Degree Conferrals
| AY 2020-21 | AY 2021-22 | AY 2022-23 | AY 2023-24 | AY 2024-25 | |
| Master's | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Grand Total | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Degree Conferrals
| AY 2024-25 | |
| Master's | 1 |
| Grand Total | 1 |
Degree Conferrals
| AY 2023-24 | |
| Master's | 1 |
| Grand Total | 1 |
Degree Conferrals
| AY 2020-21 | AY 2021-22 | AY 2022-23 | AY 2023-24 | AY 2024-25 | |
| Master's | 14 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| Grand Total | 14 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
Degree Conferrals
| AY 2022-23 | AY 2023-24 | AY 2024-25 | |
| Master's | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Grand Total | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Architecture Faculty
James Fuller
Chair; Architecture Department, Program Director, Architectural Design + Technology
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Daniel Horowitz
Clinical/Applied Teaching Assistant Professor of Architecture; Director of the Graduate Architecture Program
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Yang Yang
PE; Associate Professor
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