Architecture
Our mission is to provide students with focused, intensive training in the disciplines of architecture and landscape architecture, and the tools to bring that expertise to bear on effective global engagement.
Architects play a critical role in solving the world’s most complex problems—from climate change to urban density, social and economic diversity to cultural preservation. The School of Architecture’s undergraduate and graduate programs aim to furnish each student with a deep understanding of the field’s fundamentals while developing a holistic perspective of architecture’s vast scope and impact. Our graduates leave ready to engage the evolving challenges of society and our physical environment.
Job Titles
| Architect* | Draftsperson | Preservationist |
| Architectural Engineer* | Environmental Engineer* | Production Designer |
| Architectural Historian | Facility Manager | Project Manager* |
| Architectural Writer/ Journalist | Illustrator | Real Estate Appraiser* |
| Art Director | Industrial Designer | Set Designer |
| Building Contractor | Industrial Engineer* | Surveyor |
| Building Designer | Interior Designer*/ Decorator | Teacher/Professor* |
| Building Inspector | Landscape Architect* | Urban/ Regional Planner |
| Cartographer | Marine Architect* | |
| Civil Engineer* | Mechanical Engineer* |
Positions that may require additional education, training or licensing are indicated by an (*).
Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interests as possible, including co-op and internships.
Employers
| Amenta Emma Architects | Massachusetts School Building Authority |
| Einhorn, Yaffee & Prescott, A&E | Paul Linkez Architecture |
| MASS Design Group |
Industries
| Architecture | Higher Education |
| Construction | Historic Preservation and Restoration |
| Design | Manufacturing |
| Engineering | Real Estate Development |
| Facilities Management | Research |
| Federal, Local and State Government | Transportation |
Internships and Co-ops
These samples titles can be used to research internship opportunities.
The Intern Development Program (IDP) structures the multiyear transition from architecture student to licensed professional.
Typically internships in this field require students to be in the third year of undergraduate study or a master’s student. Students may however find internships in related fields.
Use NUworks, Handshake, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please visit the Department’s website.
Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Architect Jobs
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Careers in Architecture
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
- O*NET OnLine
- Vocational Biographies (username: NE Univ; password: RAZDE)
- NUsource
Career Development Videos
- Career Conversation: Careers in Sustainability 1
- Career Conversation: Careers in Sustainability 2
- Career Conversation: Careers in Sustainability 3
- Career Conversation: Careers in Sustainability 4
- Career Conversation: Careers in Sustainability 5
- Career Conversation: Consulting and Project Management 6
- Careers in Clean Energy
- Careers in Food Justice
- Careers in Public Policy: Part 1
- Careers in Public Policy: Part 2
- Careers In The Arts: Putting Your Talent to Work in Community and Youth Programs
- Careers In Think Tanks and Other Research Organizations
- Environmental Justice
Websites for Job Search
- Architect Jobs
- Boston Society of Architects/AIA
- Boston Society of Landscape Architects
- Careers in Architecture
- Indeed
- NUworks
- NUsource
- Handshake
Campus Organizations & Activities
*For additional student activities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- American Society of Interior Designers
- American Society of Landscape Architects
- Boston Society of Architects (BSA)
- Society of Architectural Historians
- The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)
Social Media
Sample industry-specific LinkedIn groups and Twitter handles. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings, and networking opportunities. Review the LinkedIn Guide for tips to build a strong LinkedIn profile and visit LinkedIn for more information on how to leverage your social media network.