Program Overview
Illinois Tech's Master of Science in Architectural Engineering is a research-intensive program that prepares students for advanced careers in building design, construction, and operation. Graduates are equipped to work as architectural engineers, building performance analysts, energy consultants, and other specialized roles in the industry. The program is STEM designated, offering advantages for international students, and faculty and students are actively involved in cutting-edge research in areas such as energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Illinois Tech's Master of Science in Architectural Engineering is a research and thesis-based degree program designed for students seeking advanced knowledge in the design, construction, and operation of buildings and their systems. The program emphasizes rigorous research beyond the coursework-only professional master's program, serving as a foundation for doctoral studies.
Careers:
Graduates of the Master of Science in Architectural Engineering program are prepared for careers as:
- Architectural engineer
- Architectural and engineering manager
- Mechanical engineer / Mechanical HVAC engineer / Mechanical design engineer
- Building performance analyst
- Energy and sustainability consultant
- Commissioning engineer (commissioning agent)
- Energy engineer
- High-performance consultant
- Electrical engineer
- Lighting designer
- Fire protection engineer
- Plumbing engineer
Other:
- The program is STEM designated, offering advantages for international students.
- Architectural engineering faculty and students contribute significantly to the profession, working in areas of high-impact innovation, including the built environment, airflow and thermal modeling, indoor air quality, energy and sustainability, and thermal comfort.
