Online Architecture Degree :: Accredited Universities

As a graduate from architecture school, you will have a broad range of design skills that may be used in a wide range of design activities outside of architectural practice , ranging from building envelope design , historical preservation , industrial design , furniture design , color, branding , business and product consulting among other possibilities. These design consultants may work within a large non-architectural design organization or they may act as specialized consultants for design firms.

Entry Requirements

Should have completed an undergraduate degree.

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $6,414

On-campus room & board: $41,100

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As a graduate from architecture school, you will have a broad range of design skills that may be used in a wide range of design activities outside of architectural practice , ranging from building envelope design , historical preservation , industrial design , furniture design , color, branding , business and product consulting among other possibilities. These design consultants may work within a large non-architectural design organization or they may act as specialized consultants for design firms.

Entry Requirements

Should have completed an high school.

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $10,690

On-campus room & board: $68,500

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With LTU’s Master of Architecture online degree program, you can prepare to move up in your field and into new leadership roles within 15 months. This master’s program is designed for busy working professionals and provides you with the flexibility to work at your own pace and on your own time. Students in our program work toward the ideas of theory and practice and improve their skills in design, visual communication, written communication and building systems. Master of Architecture graduates are eligible to take the state administered NCARB Architectural Registration Examination to become licensed architects.

Entry Requirements

To apply to the online Master of Architecture degree program, you must:

- Hold a B.S. Architecture degree (pre-professional) from a recognized baccalaureate degree program in architecture

- Have a minimum GPA of 3.00

International applicants
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Applicants whose second language is not in English must show the English language proficiency

The minimum requirements are as follows:

TOEFL Paper-Based Test: 550
TOEFL Computer-Based Test (at a testing facility): 213
TOEFL Internet-Based Test: 79

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The Master of Architecture provides students with specialist education, building upon an established background in architecture and built environment studies. It offers advanced studies in cultural, technological, design, environmental and theoretical knowledge, and develops the ethical, evaluative and research frameworks which underpin the architecture field.

The Master of Architecture degree has been designed to allow incorporation of the final units required to fulfill the academic requirements required for professional accreditation and registration of graduates.

Units in the course may include assessment hurdle requirements.

Entry Requirements

A successfully completed 3 year accredited architectural undergraduate program, approved/recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Enterprise architecture (EA) is the process of translating business vision and strategy into effective enterprise change by creating, communicating, and improving the key requirements, principles, and models that describe the enterprise’s future state and enable its evolution and transformation. This transformation process entails the analysis and design of an enterprise in its current and future states from a strategic, organizational, and technological perspective. The goals of EA are to improve the organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and agility by delivering business-aligned enterprise systems.

At the core of modern-day enterprise architecture is finding better, more effective ways to analyze, design, and implement solutions that support the business capabilities of the organization. In addition, EA provides an analysis and planning discipline to help ensure that enterprise systems have the agility needed to align with and support changes in business strategy and underlying business capabilities.

The EA process produces several things of value to the organization:

- a clear understanding of the strategic requirements of the enterprise
- models of the future state, which illustrate what the enterprise should look like across all EA viewpoints in support of the business strategy
- a road map of the change initiatives required to reach that future state
- the requirements, principles, standards, and guidelines that will steer the implementation of change initiatives

EA is an important transformational resource for any organization, large or small, in providing the enterprise-wide view needed to effectively develop and utilize systems and technology for competitive advantage.

Why Enterprise Architecture at Penn State?

The successful EA professional requires a unique combination of skills and perspectives. These professionals need to integrate strategic, business, and technology planning methods with an ability to understand, analyze, justify, and communicate the solution of enterprise architecture problems.

Penn State's online Master of Professional Studies in Enterprise Architecture (MPS in EA) program bridges many disciplines needed for success. The enterprise architecture degree is not focused solely on the technocentric side of enterprise architecture; it is an interdisciplinary degree that covers business and engineering, information sciences, and project/portfolio management, offering you a broader, more comprehensive perspective.

Providing a focal point for research and education in this evolving discipline, Penn State's Center for Enterprise Architecture was launched in January 2011 and bolsters current College of Information Sciences and Technology degrees and supports the college's ongoing efforts to develop and deliver new curricula at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

In addition to the master's degree program, World Campus offers a 9-credit graduate certificate in enterprise architecture, composed of courses from the master's core curriculum. If you choose to begin with the certificate program, the credits you earn may be applied to the master's degree in enterprise architecture.

Along the way to earning a master’s degree in EA, you can further enhance your résumé by earning a certificate in project management. The 12-credit certificate uses problem-based learning to provide a strong foundation in project management theory and practice. The program is AACSB accredited, and Penn State is a Project Management Institute (PMI)® Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.), so your certificate will be a well-respected credential. To earn the Graduate Certificate in Project Management, you must apply for it separately.

Who Should Apply?

The MPS in EA program is multidisciplinary in nature, designed for working professionals with a variety of backgrounds, including information technology, business, engineering, and others (liberal arts, political science, and education). The courses are offered in a flexible, online delivery format to meet the needs of postgraduate students who are employed full-time, as well as the needs of the international student. If you want to enhance your professional competencies, advance your career, and position yourself to take on greater roles or change careers altogether, the MPS in EA is an excellent choice for you.

Career Opportunities

One of the many advantages of enterprise architecture is its application to a host of positions and opportunities. Although a relatively new career field in many organizations, EA is rapidly evolving, and many career paths are emerging. EA professionals are found in all types of organizations and industries today, including:

federal government
defense
aerospace
health care
insurance
financial services
pharmaceuticals
telecommunications
consulting

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade point average of 3.0 or higher. A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience is recommended.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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