Building Science (MBS) at University of Southern California

The Master of Building Science prepares leaders in architectural technology, covering structure, environmental controls, sustainability, materials and methods, facade design, wellness, indoor environmental quality, BIM and digital technologies. It concludes with a thesis research project.

Faculty: School of Architecture  |  Department: Chase L. Leavitt Graduate Building Science Program  |  Duration: 48 units (36 units with advanced standing)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Core courses include Building Systems: Materials and Construction, Advanced Structures, Advanced Environmental Systems, Environmental Systems Research, Building Science Thesis Preparation, two semesters of Building Science Thesis and Research Publication Methods, with 17 units of electives. The sample schedule runs four semesters over two years.

Career pathways

Building science consultants, specialists in architecture firms, government advisors, owners of their own companies, and PhD students.

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