IE School of Architecture

With its unique mix of management and advanced design instruction, the Master in Architectural Management and Design allows a deeper understanding of the relationship between business management and architectural design, providing architects with the necessary mix of skills to understand today's different facets of the profession. It is, by no means, a business only focused course, as it has been specifically devised and designed for professionals who already have good knowledge of theoretical and applied architectural principles and wish to learn and apply business expertise in this field.

The Master in Architectural Management and Design takes place over 13 months and is entirely taught in English. The format comprehends online periods and three face-to-face periods, ranging from one to three weeks each. Students are therefore able to follow the program regardless of their geographic location and work commitments. The on-site sessions will take place at IE´s Madrid campus and in London. At the end of the program, students will submit their Master Thesis in Architectural Management and Design.

The program is structured into 6 modules throughout the course year. Additionally, students will participate in The Architect’s Backstage, a lecture series integrated throughout the program.

• MODULE 1. THE ARCHITECT AS ENTREPRENEUR I. Fundamentals. (Madrid)
• MODULE 2. THE ARCHITECT AS BUSINESS PERSON I. Fundamentals (Madrid / Online)
• MODULE 3. THE ARCHITECT AS DESIGNER. (Madrid / Online / London)
• MODULE 4. THE ARCHITECT AS BUSINESS PERSON II. Advanced Fundamentals (London / Online)
• MODULE 5. THE ARCHITECT AS ENTREPRENEUR II. Architecture Venture Lab. (London / Online / Madrid)
• MODULE 6. SOFT SKILLS MODULE (Madrid)

The Architect´s Backstage

Unique to this program, this specialized lecture series will enrich students´ experience through direct exposure to leaders of top architecture practices, who will explain their work underlining the necessary back office to achieve excellence in design.

These specialized lecture series will enrich students´ experience through direct exposure to leaders of top architectural practices, who will explain their work whilst concentrating on the underlining and necessary back office work to achieve excellence in design. We are proud to introduce you to the following lecture speakers:

• Aedas
  Peter Oborn
  http://www.aedas.com/
• Broadway Malyan
  Jason Pomeroy
  http://www.broadwaymalyan.com/
• David Chipperfield Architects
  Andrew Phillips
  http://www.davidchipperfield.co.uk
• Foster and Partners
  Richard Mateu
  http://www.fosterandpartners.com
• GENSLER
  Duncan Swinhoe
  http://www.gensler.com/
• Perkins Eastman
  Bradford Perkins
  http://www.perkinseastman.com/
• OMA
  Victor Van der Chijs
  http://oma.eu/
• Paul Davis + Partners
  Paul Davis
  http://www.pauldavisandpartners.com/
• ShoP Architects
  Greg Pasquarelli
  http://www.shoparc.com/
• Snøhetta
  Robert Greenwood
  http://www.snoarc.no/
• Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB)
  Ted Strand
  http://www.scb.com
• SOM
  Ross Wimer
  http://www.som.com
• Zaha Hadid
  Manon Janssens
  http://www.zaha‐hadid.com

Emerging from the need of today’s architects to get business acumen and management know-how, the Master in Architectural Management and Design allows you to meet your professional obligations thanks to the combination of on-line sessions with three on-site periods ranging from 1 to 3 weeks duration each.

Experience sharing therefore becomes an essential part of the master, with discussions being tutored and facilitated by experts in the corresponding subjects.

Being part of the IE community is more than just being an alumnus; it's being a part of a global network of people sharing a set of common goals, and ethical values. You will build a network of contacts with your classmates, professors, associations and clubs; as well as benefit from the corporate relationships that IE has fostered over the years.

By the end of the course, students will have acquired all relevant business and management knowledge for design-based professional activities, and will feel comfortable combining design objective with business requirements. Furthermore, they can expect to develop their interpersonal skills through teamwork, communication and management expertise.

To be considered for admission, a candidate must have successfully completed the following prior to submission:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university

• One-page CV

• Personal Statement

• Portfolio is not required but Graphic Sample of your work will be highly appreciated

• Official university transcripts (certified translation into English or Spanish)

• Photocopy of current passport or Spanish ID

• One passport-size photo

• Duly completed application form, including all supporting documents

• Application fee €120 (non-refundable and payable by credit card or cash)

• English written and oral proficiency is required for the course and will be evaluated at interview stage

Admission is granted on a rolling basis and although early application is recommended, there is no deadline for applications for a particular intake. Admission is valid for two years.

More on the Admissions Process in our Detailed Information

Candidates pay a non-refundable application fee of €120 to cover administrative costs.

The tuition fees for the Master in Architectural Management and Design February 2011 intake amount to 24,200 € (including contribution to the IE Foundation which amounts to 1,200€).

Admission is valid for two years, allowing the successful applicant up to two years to reserve a place on an intake, thus allowing students to plan their experience. To reserve a place on the Master in Architectural Management and Design, intake students are required to make a deposit of 4,000€ + the contribution to the IE Foundation (€1,200).