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The Architectural Engineering Professional Master's Program focuses on seven disciplinary areas (subplans): 

• Building Energy
• Data Science for Buildings
• Building Decarbonization
• Lighting and Day Lighting
• Indoor Environmental Quality for Buildings
• Structural Engineering
• Construction Engineering and Management

Students are expected to complete 30 credit hours to meet the requirements of the Architectural Engineering Professional MS degree. Typically, students can successfully complete the degree requirements within 12 - 24 months. Each subplan in the Architectural Engineering Professional MS curriculum comprises core (required) courses and a set of elective courses depending on the desired focus area. 
 

Program Prerequisites

It is expected that AREN graduate students will have a solid background in Engineering. Students with an MS degree in Engineering are considered to meet our prerequisites. Students without an MS degree in Engineering should meet the following undergraduate prerequisite courses:

1. Ordinary Differential Equations
2. Physics I or Physics II
3. Thermodynamics
4. Any other prerequisite courses identified by the academic advisor

All deficiencies must be completed before a graduate degree is awarded.
 

Subplan Details

Each subplan is summarized below, outlining the program goals and specific focus of each area.

For a detailed outline of the required courses in each subplan, see the 

Building Energy

The Building Energy subplan focuses on the design and operation of sustainable buildings systems. Focus is paid to modeling energy systems within buildings, and designing control systems. Students explore specific areas of interest such as building to grid integration, computational fluid dynamics, and sustainable building design.

Data Science for Buildings

Buildings are generating large amounts of data about their performance. The Data Science for Buildings subplan focuses on how to apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data analysis techniques to harness this data to improve the design of new buildings and the operation of existing buildings.

Building Decarbonization

Decarbonizing the construction and operation of buildings is a key challenge. The Building Decarbonization subplan equips graduates with the skills necessary to design and operate low-carbon buildings. Courses in this subplan explore the topics of both embodied carbon and operational carbon. This subplan is ideal for those looking to work in sustainability-focused roles.

Lighting and Daylighting

Effectively lit spaces improve the health and well-being of building occupants. The Lighting and Daylighting subplan offers a comprehensive focus on the technical and design aspects of illumination engineering. Focus is paid to indoor and outdoor lighting design, preparing graduates for diverse roles in the lighting industry.

Indoor Environmental Quality for Buildings

As people spend about 90  percent of their time inside of buildings, it is essential to ensure that these environments are healthy. The Indoor Environmental Quality for Buildings subplan emphasizes the creation of indoor spaces that are comfortable, healthy and productive while minimizing energy consumption and environmental impact.

Structural Engineering

The Structural Engineering subplan focuses on the design, analysis, and evaluation of building structures to ensure that buildings are designed in a safe, resilient, and sustainable manner. This subplan focuses on core structural mechanics and structural design courses, to prepare graduates to become licensed structural engineers.

Construction Engineering & Management

Graduates of the Construction Engineering & Management subplan are equipped with the skills necessary to lead and innovate in the construction industry. The subplan combines engineering principles with management strategies, covering topics such as construction engineering fundamentals, project management, legal aspects, safety, risk analysis, and emerging technologies.

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