Master of Architecture

The Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at NJIT’s Hillier College is a professional STEM-designated program, fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The 90-credit program is intended for applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture or a field other than architecture and who wish to earn a degree leading towards professional licensure as an architect.

A shortened program is available through advanced placement for applicants who have a pre-professional Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Architecture or another field directly related to architecture, or students who have a Bachelor of Architecture from a non-NAAB accredited program. Full- and part-time degree options are available.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
1st SemesterCredits
ARCH 501G Architectural Design I 6
ARCH 555G Architectural Graphics 3
ARCH 528G History of Architecture I 3
ARCH 541G Construction I 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
ARCH 502G Architecture Studio II 6
ARCH 500G Tools and Techniques II 3
ARCH 529G History of Architecture II 3
ARCH 542G Construction II 3
 Term Credits15
Second Year
1st Semester
ARCH 503G Architecture Studio III 6
ARCH 545G Structures I 3
ARCH 543G Environmental Control Systems I 3
ARCH 549G Landscape and Urbanism 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
ARCH 504G Architecture Studio IV 6
ARCH 548G Structures II 3
ARCH 544G Environmental Control Systems II 3
ARCH XXXG History / Theory or Technology 3
 Term Credits15
Third Year
1st Semester
ARCH 505G Advanced Architecture Studio I 6
ARCH 569G Professional Practice I 3
ARCH XXXG History / Theory or Technology 3
ARCH XXXG History / Theory or Technology 3
 Term Credits15
2nd Semester
ARCH 506G Advanced Architecture Studio II 6
ARCH 579G Professional Practice II 3
ARCH 547G Synthesis Seminar 3
ARCH XXXG History / Theory or Technology 3
 Term Credits15
 Total Credits90