Master Program in Architecture
Admission and Program Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the master program, a student must have received, prior to enrollment, a bachelor degree in architecture from the College of Architecture and Planning at KSU or an equivalent degree earned at another recognized institution of higher education. Admission is usually limited to the fall term. Requests for information and all application credentials should be directed to the ……………… Application credentials include the following:
· Application Form
· Official Transcripts
· Letters of Recommendation
· Portfolio comprising samples of their academic work and, if possible, their professional work.
· English Proficiency Certificate
Since admission is highly competitive, all application credentials are screened and assessed according to criteria set by the Graduate Program Committee within the Department of Architecture and Building Sciences. The number of accepted applicants per academic year is usually around 20.
In order to qualify for the Master of Architecture degree, accepted students must meet the following requirements:
1. Complete all required courses
2. Earn a passing grade, C or better in each required course
3. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of B for all courses taken while enrolled in the program.
4. Write a master thesis under the supervision of a faculty member.
Course Description:
ARCH 501 Workshop on Integrated Architecture 4 (0 + 8)
the course focuses mainly on the comprehensive evaluation of the factors influencing the quality of architectural design and structural systems. Also study of contemporary topics and future trends in architecture.
ARCH 503 Advanced Research in Architectural Design 4 (0 + 8)
The Research and Design applications on the built-environment. Research and field studies of complex design problems. The course offers a studio program to those students with special interest and background experience in design of facility buildings. For students interested in other types of building the course offers a guided research program.
ARCH 513 Special Topics in History & Theory of Architecture 3 (2+2)
the course comprises various selected topics which contribute to better understanding of architecture. Also incorporating the accommodation of technical requirements, while maintaining religious, historical and symbolic features of urban locations.
ARCH 521 Principles of Facility Design 2 (2 + 0)
Introduction to the broad scope of the principles and factors influencing design and construction of facilities. This is achieved through the study of the developments in theories and philosophies related to facility design. Also review of the application of such theories in the actual design of facilities.
ARCH 538 Special Topics in Environmental Design 3 (2 + 2)
Relevant topics in the field of the environment are selected for further studies and discussions in seminars and workshops. The topics concern the performance of buildings in terms of thermal, visual and acoustic environments.
ARCH 571 Integration of Building Sub-systems 3 (2 + 0)
The concept of building as a comprehensive system. Analysis of structural, services systems and subsystems incorporated in the buildings, their influence and overall economic impact.
ARCH 576 Selected Topics in Building Economics and Project Management (2 + 0)
Analysis and evaluation of selected special subjects in building economics or project management such as : economic feasibility, cost planning and control of running cost elements through the life span of the building and the processes of specialization in the building industry and time scheduling of production transport and assembly for the construction stage and overall cost (initial, operation and maintenance cost).
ARCH 580 Design Methods 3 (2 + 0)
Systematic methods of analysis and design, incorporating analysis of systems, design theories and processes used in design. Methods of analyses, evaluation of alternative solutions and decision on the design proposal.
ARCH 590 Research Methods 3 (2 + 0)
Logical and scientific methods of conducting research work, procedures of data collection, and design of research. Focus on methods of data analysis and the use of statistical methods in data processing, and evaluation, and the testing of hypothesis and inter-relationships. Computer applications on design and planning methods, evaluation of alternatives and modeling of proposed solution.
ARCH 596 Computer Applications in Building Technology and Management 3 (2 + 0)
Computer applications as support for data collection and processing, use of modeling building technology and project management, evaluation of computer programs in this field, use of computer in planning, time scheduling, cost identification as an integral part of facility management.
ARCH 599 Special Topics in Architectural Research 3 (2 + 0)
Presentation of research exercises through which the student can develop research skills required for post-graduate studies. This includes seminars on current issues; their significance research potentials and review of up-to-date research methods used in recent publications and review of text-books on the subject.
ARCH 600 Master’s Dissertation 3 (2 + 0)
Writing a dissertation on a topic in the specialization area.