neob

Hi,

Do you guys think double majorin' Business and Architecture is possible for a person who didn't have any previous experience in Arch?

And what would this double major experience be like for the student? (how tough ... etc.)

Also, do you know which school is good for both of these 2 majors (with first priority for business)?? it'd be good if the school's generous financially.

Thanks a lot guys!!

p.s the person is an international student

larationalist

It is extremely hard to double in anything + architecture, simply based on how many hours there are in a day. Most people who start out this way end up dropping one of the majors by the second year. Business is particularly problematic because many business schools require students to maintain an extremely high GPA, while architecture faculties are notorious for deflating grades.

I don't get to plug my alma mater too often here, but USC is excellent for both. I think I've heard that Cincinatti has a pretty good business school as well.

On the flip side, if you're interested in the place where architecture and business come together, it could be worthwhile for you to look into programs in real estate development as an alternative to the double-major.

laurstar07

you could also be in architecture and take some business classes without having to double major. i am already awake for more than 24 hours at a time doing just studio work....omg if i had to do other work on top of that... :|

sashimi46

there are schools (particularly grad schools), that allow you to take MBA or MSRED (masters of science in real estate development) along with your M.ARCH. i think the better way is to get your architecture degree and then get a MSRED or MBA later on.