Master of Science in Architecture - Building Information Systems
Program of Study
The Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Building Information Systems focuses on the applications of computational data sciences to the design, construction and operations building life cycle. This concentration provides a specific track for the School’s industry leading research in Building Information Modeling (BIM), Design Systems and building industry focused supply chain integration. The faculty have identified a specific, high demand career track for graduates of this program in the expansion of these fields as the design and construction industry becomes increasingly data and systems driven. Graduates from this program are prepared for industry positions such as Specialist BIM Consultant, BIM Software Developer or Product Manager, or building industry focused Data Architect, System Designer or System Integrator. Additionally, the concentration prepares students for specialized computation-focused PhD studies that can provide graduates with competitive advantage in the pursuit of academic positions.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| ARCH 6513 | Building Systems & Data | 3 |
| ARCH 6503 | Building Information Modeling - Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| COA 8676 | Design and Engineering Databases | 3 |
| ARCH 6502 | Scripting for Architecture and Design | 3 |
| ARCH 6501 | Analog and Digital Design Computation | 3 |
| ARCH 6512 | Research Colloquium | 3 |
| Capstone: | 6 | |
| Design + Research Studio 1 | ||
or ARCH 6050 | Design + Research Studio 2 | |
ARCH 8833 | Special Topics 1 | |
| Master's Thesis | ||
| Electives: | 6 | |
| Analytical Investigations in Urban Design | ||
| Construction Technology and Design Integration I | ||
| Architectonics | ||
| Computational Building Simulation | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
| 1 | Independent Study focused on Building Information Systems guided by Faculty |