Architecture

Hi Parul,
After your B.Arch you can opt for Masters in Architecture or a specialized master degree such as Master in Landscape Architecture/City or Regional Planning and so on.
Before applying to a programme abroad please check the accreditation status of the programme so that your degree has value globally. The largest accrediting board for architectural programmes globally is NAAB ( The National Architectural Accrediting Board, USA ) . Without accreditation the degree will not be recognized. In Canada, Master of Architecture degrees may be accredited by the Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB). Similarly in UK, the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) accreditation is given topmost priority.
Irrespective of where you study the above accrediting boards are the largest nationally and internationally. It is also suggested that you contact the concerned university for employment related queries.
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Hi Tom,
Architects design and plan buildings and structure which are appropriate in terms of materials and design and also meet the client's specifications. Architects may be involved in all phases of development, from the initial discussion to construction. Their duties demand a variety of skills e.g design, engineering, managerial and supervisory.
For more details, kindly refer the link below:
https://www.shiksha.com/career-as-architect-cc-13
https://www.shiksha.com/architecture-is-the-art-and-science-of-designing-spaces-article-4587-1
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Hi, being a civil engineer you have an excellent opportunity to do Architecture .Architecture is an outstanding discipline and has great scope. And you have definilty made a right decision now. Nowadays universities are coming with great specialisations in this field like M.plan courses with in specialsations like Urban & Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, Transportation Planning etc. With so many govt projects coming like Smart cities where professionals will be needed from such fields ,such specialsations are gettin popularity in architechture sector. There are very good colleges available for Planning programs like UPES school of planning and architecture, Sushant school of planning and architecture Gurgaon, CCA chandigarh. Admission criteria differs from college to college so you have to visit websites of these colleges for more info.

Hi Anu,
Business done creatively or not is still business. If your slant is creative, then do it. Make something happen creatively and business will follow. Keep doing it.
If you're asking what can you do professionally after a B. Arch degree, that's a different question. You can work for an architect and be an architect under another architect's license without any trouble. It happens all the time in the U.S. in fact. Once you get into a firm, you can advance fairly far without having a professional degree and license.
It's only to become Associate or Partner in the firm that you would need your own license and thus a higher degree.
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Hi Anu,
B. Arch is more about technical course. It is the related to designing and constructing buildings and other physical structures.
Project management is much inclined towards the management aspects. Although Project management is not a rocket science, yet it often gets dressed up that way. In reality, project management is just a set of tools- a roadmap if you will, that enables managers to guide a project from point A to point B and do so in a way that demonstrates efficiency, cost-savings and plain 'ol ingenuity.
Being said that, the benefits of project management are ten-fold. If you want to pursue master's in project management, it is strongly recommended to pursue it from either from NITIE (Mumbai), NICMAR (Pune), SP Jain (Mumbai), VJTI (Mumbai).
The basic Benefits of pursuing master's in project management are:
1. Garner the skillets which required to manage project effectively
2. Learn Project Management Processes
3. Management Job Opportunities instead of technical job (B.Arch.)
4. Job opportunities in world-class construction, IT companies.
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Hi Nidhi,
In the US, in order to maintain an architectural licenses, we are required to attend a certain number of continuing education programs per year. These are open to anyone, not just licensed architects. Many companies have gone into business to offer these courses, and to make money off of them. While these can be good courses, some of them are expensive. A better way is to check with your local AIA to see what continuing education programs they offer. Also, once a year the AIA has a national convention that lasts 3 days, and these are packed with continuing education courses. While there is a registration fee for these, it's still a great value because of the number of courses available.
This year the convention will be in Atlanta on May 14-16. These conventions are a great way to see what the latest issues are facing architects, and how various architects and firms are addressing these issues. Check out the web site at convention.aia.org for more details. If you are an AIAS member and a Student, the cost is only $25. If you are a "Young Professional" (meaning not-licensed), it's $350. If you are out of school and a non-member the cost is $575. It's well worth joining your local AIA as an AIAS or as a young professional. It's also a good way to network and meet other professionals from around the country.
These continuing education courses won't address your need for more skills on BIM or CAD. Usually the best way to get these skills is to either diligently work through the tutorials on your own, or to take a course through a local community college. Learning to use BIM or CAD commands and actually using these programs for a project can be very different. Look for instructors who are professionals and who use the software in their work. They are usually the best instructors and they'll pass along tips for things you'll need to know when you're drawing on a project.
Learning is a life long activity, especially these days. Software and Technology are changing daily, and we must always take responsibility to keep up or we'll get left behind.
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