Master in Business for Architecture and Design

Master in Business for Architecture and Design

The Master in Business for Architecture and Design trains professionals for a future that does not differentiate between business and design, not between physical and digital, and in which action, collaboration and multidisciplinarity are the rule.

Architects and designers stand out as creative and analytical thinkers, that can contribute with powerful solutions to some of the complex problems of our time. But developing this potential in full, requires a vision and a set of skills that go far beyond their realm. Impact in spatial design implies understanding how economy works, how companies create and manage value through ideas, people and processes, how industry problems can be transformed into business opportunities, how clients and companies engage with each other, or how technology and innovation can empower organizations.

The MBArch is a unique learning experience where design professionals expand their core capacities with management, entrepreneurship and innovation expertise, preparing themselves to become the creative leaders of the future.

In addition to our holistic evaluation of each candidate’s skills, personality and motivations, we have some concrete requirements across all master’s programs:

• General requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Language requirements: All programs are delivered in English, so candidates who are not native English speakers will need to prove a high level of English proficiency.

For more information about admissions requirements for this program, please visit the university website.

The Master in Business for Architecture & Design is divided into 4 modules, with courses taken over four terms:

Module 1

MANAGEMENT

• Economic Environment
• Financial Planning
• Strategic Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management for Design
• Project Management

Module 2

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

• Value Creation Through Design
• Digital Transformation
• Bim for Decision-makers / Technology Management
• Design Intelligence
• Service Design for the Built Environment

Module 3

LEADERSHIP

• Leadership and Coaching
• Soft Skills Lab
• Personal Strategy for Designers
• Design Communication & Strategy
• Human Resources in Creative Companies

Module 4

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

• Entrepreneurial Management
• Negotiation & Decision Making
• Responsive Organizations
• Managing Design Businesses
• Law for Design Entrepreneurs

Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.

This is a blended program, with four face-to-face periods in Madrid and Amsterdam, plus interactive classes and forums on our online campus.

The tuition fees for this program are 28,200€ per year