Master Of Architecture And MS In Management

3 Years On Campus Masters Program

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Program Overview

The Master of Architecture and M.S. in Management at New Jersey Institute of Technology combines professional architectural education with advanced management training, allowing students to complete both degrees in substantially less time than pursuing them separately. The program suits students who want to develop expertise in architectural design, construction, professional practice, finance, technology management and project management, preparing them to connect design decisions with the business and organizational realities of the built environment.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students establish their architectural foundation through ARCH 501G Architecture Studio I, ARCH 555G Tools and Techniques I and ARCH 528G History of Architecture I, developing design thinking, representation skills and an understanding of architectural history. The curriculum also introduces the technical side of practice through ARCH 541G Construction I, while the management component can begin developing knowledge of business and organizational principles.

Year 2: Students progress through ARCH 502G Architecture Studio II, ARCH 503G Architecture Studio III and ARCH 542G Construction II, building more advanced design and technical capabilities. Alongside architecture, management study includes subjects such as ACCT 615 Management Accounting, FIN 600 Corporate Finance I and HRM 601 Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations, connecting architectural practice with financial and organizational decision-making.

Year 3: The program moves toward advanced architectural and professional practice through ARCH 504G Architecture Studio IV, ARCH 505G Advanced Architecture Studio I, ARCH 543G Environmental Control Systems I and ARCH 545G Structures I. Students also develop business-oriented expertise through MIS 645 Information Technology and Competitive Advantage, MRKT 620 Global Marketing Management and selected management courses such as MGMT 641 Global Project Management or ARCH 651 Public and Private Development.

Final semester: Students complete the advanced portion of the architectural curriculum with ARCH 506G Advanced Architecture Studio II, ARCH 547G Synthesis Seminar, ARCH 579G Professional Practice II and ARCH 549G Landscape and Urbanism, bringing design, technical systems and professional responsibilities together. Management study can include ARCH 655 Land Use Planning, ECON 610 Managerial Economics, EM 637 Project Control, EM 691 Cost Estimating for Capital Projects or IS 684 Business Process Innovation, depending on the selected course combination.

Focus areas: Architectural design, advanced architecture, construction, structures, environmental control systems, landscape and urbanism, professional practice, management accounting, corporate finance, organizational behavior, information technology, global marketing, project management, public and private development, land-use planning and capital-project economics.

Learning outcomes: Students develop the ability to design and synthesize architectural solutions, understand building systems and materials, communicate architectural ideas through multiple media, evaluate environmental and technical considerations, and apply management principles to architecture and professional practice.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The M.Arch. is fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), with the next accreditation visit scheduled for 2031; the Martin Tuchman School of Management is AACSB-accredited, providing professional quality assurance for the management component.

Reputation (official university information): NJIT identifies itself as an R1 research university, while its Hillier College emphasizes technological applications to design, research and innovation in areas including sustainable and resilient design, digital technologies and robotics.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students in NJIT’s Master of Architecture and M.S. in Management gain practical experience by combining architectural design studios with management-focused coursework, including Architectural Project Management, which covers project costs, timing, personnel, documentation, professional ethics, and resource management. The architecture component is strongly project-based and supported by advanced digital workflows, while NJIT’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design provides dedicated fabrication facilities where students can develop prototypes and translate digital designs into physical work.

Practical learning opportunities include:

Architectural project management: Students complete ARCH 652 Architectural Project Management, a required course for the M.Arch./M.S. in Management dual degree, covering project costs, scheduling, personnel, documentation, professional ethics, and resource management.
Design studios: The M.Arch. component uses a studio and project-based learning model, allowing students to develop architectural proposals through hands-on design work.
Professional software: Students use Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD and Fusion 360, Adobe Creative Cloud, and McNeel Rhinoceros and Grasshopper as part of HCAD's supported architectural computing environment.
Digital fabrication: HCAD's DigiFab Lab includes three CNC mills, a vacuum-forming machine, spot welder, machining shear, manual box and pan brake, chop saw, bench grinder, corner notcher and bandsaws.
Laser and 3D fabrication: The Laser Lab provides laser cutters, vinyl cutters and resin 3D printers, giving students facilities for detailed model-making and prototyping.
Woodworking and physical prototyping: The Woodshop includes a table saw, compound miter saw, drill press, band saws, routers, CNC equipment and handheld power tools.
Materials research: HCAD maintains a Materials Library containing materials selected to support materials research and their application in studio and related courses.
Computational design and fabrication: Students can engage with HCAD's research environment in computation, digital fabrication, physical computing, simulation and robotic fabrication, including opportunities to develop large-scale prototypes.
Interdisciplinary management exposure: The dual-degree structure connects architectural training with management education, while coursework such as Architectural Project Management directly integrates the organizational and business dimensions of professional practice.
Studio workspace: M.Arch. students have access to 24-hour design studio access and an assigned personal desk with lockable storage; NJIT also supports the installation of Autodesk and McNeel software on recommended workstations.
Additional fabrication and technology labs: HCAD also houses Electronics, 3D Printing, Game, Physical Computing and Animation Labs, with resources including 3D scanners, sensors, motion-capture equipment, and film and video equipment.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Master of Architecture and M.S. in Management at New Jersey Institute of Technology combines professional architectural education with management, finance, marketing, organizational behavior and project-management coursework. This combination can prepare graduates for roles that connect architectural design with business, development and project leadership, while the M.Arch. itself is a professional degree designed to lead toward architectural licensure.

Typical career roles: Architect, Architectural Designer, Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager. NJIT also identifies Gensler, Perkins Eastman, AECOM, Perkins+Will and Turner Construction among employers associated with architecture graduates.

Career progression and opportunities include:

Career Development Services: NJIT's Career Development Services provides career-development and job-search guidance through dedicated advisors, with Hillier College of Architecture and Design students supported by a designated career advisor. Students can schedule appointments through Handshake.
Employer connections: NJIT's Career Development Services works with employers through recruitment, internships, co-ops and career fairs. Its 2025–26 career-fair partners included Jarmel Kizel Architects & Engineers, Neglia Group, Terminal Construction Corporation and Western Specialty Contractors, providing relevant connections across architecture, engineering and construction.
Architecture employment: NJIT lists Architect, Architectural Designer, Designer I, Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager as common architecture job titles, with Gensler, Perkins Eastman, AECOM, Perkins+Will and Turner Construction among its listed top employers.
Salary information: NJIT reports a $63,300 NJIT average starting salary and $79,000 national average mid-career salary on its architecture career page. These figures are presented by NJIT for the architecture area rather than specifically for graduates of the M.Arch./M.S. in Management dual degree.
Professional accreditation: The M.Arch. is fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NJIT states that most U.S. state registration boards require graduation from an accredited professional architecture program as a prerequisite for licensure; NJIT's next M.Arch. accreditation visit is scheduled for 2031.
Management preparation: The dual degree adds coursework in Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Managing Organizational Behavior in Technology-Based Organizations, Information Technology and Competitive Advantage, Global Marketing Management and Global Project Management, alongside options such as Public and Private Development, Land Use Planning, Project Control and Cost Estimating for Capital Projects.
Professional exposure: NJIT's Conversations in Practice series brings nationally and internationally recognized architects, academics and allied professionals to Hillier College to discuss current professional work and developments. The series is registered with the AIA Continuing Education System and offers learning units that participants may self-report.
Graduation outcomes: The combined professional and management preparation can support progression toward architectural practice as well as management-oriented positions in design, development and project delivery. NJIT specifically states that its M.Arch. develops understanding of business principles for architectural practice, including management, advocacy and professional responsibility.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the dual degree, graduates can pursue advanced study at NJIT through programs such as the Ph.D. in Urban Systems, while architecture-focused graduates may also continue into research and advanced specialization. The Hillier College also offers graduate pathways including the M.S. in Architecture and Master of Urban Design (M.U.D.), allowing students to build further expertise in architectural research or urban-scale design.