IE University's Master in Business for Architecture and Design (part-time) course teaches students essential skills in business, design and architecture.

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 organisations.

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.

School: IE School of Architecture and Design, IE University
Course: Master in Business for Architecture and Design (part-time)
Type: Postgraduate
Location: online, in Madrid, Spain and Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Course dates: April 2026 to July 2027
Application deadline: rolling admission

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What will I learn during this course?

– Essential business, architecture and design skills

What are the requirements?

– Bachelor's degree
– Interview and admissions process
– English proficiency
– ieGAT (IE Global Admission Test)
– GMAT or GRE tests

What facilities and resources are available?

– Online learning platform and in-person periods
– IE Venture Lab (startup incubation)
– Workshops
– Case studies
– Global faculty network

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Students can expect roles including design strategist or business development manager, project manager or creative leader and roles in architecture, design firms, or innovation sectors.

Who teaches this course?

– Jerónimo van Schendel, academic director

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