Building Technology (MBTech) at University of Southern California

The Master of Building Technology emphasises cross-disciplinary, climate-resilient, data-driven digital design, including zero energy systems and building decarbonization. A second-semester practicum places students in a professional design office.

Faculty: School of Architecture  |  Department: Chase L. Leavitt Graduate Building Science Program  |  Duration: 28 units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Building Systems: Materials and Construction, a two-part Collaborative Design Technology Workshop, Current Topics in Building Science, Sustainability in the Environment, Professional Practicum, AI in Sustainable Architecture Practice and Thesis Preparation, plus at least 5 units of electives such as Digital Fabrication, Building Skins and Lighting Design.

Career pathways

Building science consultants, specialists in architecture firms, government advisers, firm principals, or doctoral study.

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