Architectural Studies & Business Administration
Blend design thinking with business expertise to shape the built environment.
Program Details
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Commitment
Full-time, 4 years
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Entry Terms
Fall
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Visa Compliant
Yes
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STEM-designated
No
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Program Options
Yes
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Locations
Boston
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Why study business administration and architecture at D'Amore-McKim?
- Build in-demand skills: Combine a foundation in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable design with expertise in business, finance, and management.
- Gain real-world perspective: Through signature experiences like our nationally recognized co-op program, apply your skills to real projects in architecture, real estate, and urban development.
- Prepare for leadership roles: Position yourself to lead complex initiatives that shape cities, communities, and organizations in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
- Customize your education: Reach your unique goals—whether in design, development, or entrepreneurship—through concentrations, minors, global opportunities, and our worldwide campus network.
Program options
The combined major in architectural studies and business administration focuses on advancing environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable urban development and innovating governance, finance, and business practices associated with the built environment: architecture, urban planning, real estate and resource development, management, and construction. Students build knowledge and skills associated with the analysis, design, construction, historical context, and technologies of the built environment. Simultaneously, students advance their knowledge in the theory and practice of management, economics, accounting, and quantitative methods. The curriculum offers study of economic and financial systems and how those systems operate. Through integrative courses, co-op opportunities, experiential learning, and capstone projects, students specifically study real estate, urban development, regulations of the built environment, and the innovation of new business models in historical and contemporary contexts.
This combined major is organized to position students toward careers in public agencies, private business, institutions, and nonprofit sectors. The program capitalizes on relationships with a vast range of affiliates in such sectors across the global network of Northeastern University.
BSBA majors are required to choose one of the following concentrations. Work with your academic advisor to declare up to three concentrations.
Deepen your business studies with an optional minor in one of the following academic areas. Work with your academic advisor to decide if a minor will fit into your plans.
Explore all D'Amore-McKim minors—including those open to non-business majors—on our full list of minors.
Accelerate your future and reduce tuition costs by combining this major with one of the following “PlusOne” master's degrees.
Experience-powered learning is at the heart of a Northeastern education. Here are just a few of the opportunities open to you.
Experiential opportunities
Experiential learning is central to every D'Amore-McKim student's education, providing you with the opportunity to apply classroom learning and gain transformative experiences in a real-world professional context. To fulfill your business experiential learning requirements, you can pursue co-op or other approved options—such as vetted internships (including summer analyst roles), part-time co-ops, and Professional Practicum programs in London or Oakland. In addition, D'Amore-McKim offers students additional layered opportunities such as real-world project-based classes, involvement in academic research projects, student leadership and mentorship programs, and participation in Northeastern's innovation ecosystem.
Co-op roles are competitive and employer-selected. Students participate first-hand in the job search process with the support of a co-op advisor, which helps prepare them for their full-time job search upon graduation. While placement is not guaranteed, nearly all students earn and complete at least one co-op before they graduate.
Dive Deeper
Faculty & teaching
Our world-class faculty offer years of experience, forward-thinking leadership, global perspectives, and a commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing business world.
Learning objectives
We developed our learning objectives to ensure that we're preparing you to reach your goals and thrive in a complex global environment.
Co-op & plans of study
Explore different options for your academic plan, depending on your program, co-ops, and the amount of time you're planning to take to earn your degree.
Admissions information
Northeastern's admissions staff are organized by student location. Please feel free to email admissions@northeastern.edu with any questions.
Change your major
If you're a Northeastern undergraduate interested in transferring into this major, start by assessing whether it's the right fit for your goals and timeline. Once you're ready, you'll submit the necessary form and work with a D'Amore-McKim advisor to plan your next steps.