Program Overview
The Architecture (Dual Degree with Master of Urban Design) at Kent State University is a MA programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of architecture & urban planning. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architecture (Dual Degree with Master of Urban Design) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kent, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architecture (Dual Degree with Master of Urban Design) programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Financial Accounting-Managerial Action
- Accounting for Managerial Action and Evaluation
- Graduate Design Studio I
- Graduate Design Studio II
- Graduate Design Studio III
- Project Programming
- Theories of Architecture
- Methods of Inquiry in Architectural Studies
- Professional Practice: Real Estate and Development
- Contract and Planning Law
- Professional Practice: Leadership, Ethics and Office Management
- Special Topics in Architecture 1
- Business Conditions Analysis and Public Policy
- Managerial Economics
- Financial Management I
- Statistics for Management
- Operations Management
- Globalization and Technology Strategy
- Leadership and Managerial Assessment
- Business Strategy
- Human Resources Management
- Marketing Management
- International Business
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Official transcript(s); GRE (or GMAT for the Dual Degree with MBA concentration); goal statement (include intent and background information); three letters of recommendation (one letter should be from a non-academic source); portfolio (design work should clearly indicate role in group projects; and pre-professional degree in architecture (B.A. or B.Arch.). Applicant must have undergraduate coursework equivalent to Kent State B.S. degree. Conditional admission may be granted with specific additional coursework, such as the Fourth Year Design Studio II (ARCH 40102), currently offered in the fourth year of the B.S. in Architecture.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 19,362 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 11,090 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Kent State University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Kent State University
Kent State University
Kent, United States
Kent State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months