SVKM’s NMIMS Balwant Sheth School of Architecture Invites Applications for M. Arch.

 The two-year program merges academia and industry knowledge to provide students with the best-in-class architecture education

 by Shrutee K/DNS

Mumbai, 7^th April 2021: SVKM’s NMIMS Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA), a leading educational institute with an academic legacy spanning over a decade, invites applications for its Master in Architecture (M.Arch.) program in Mumbai. Approved by the Council of Architecture, the two-year program provides students with the ability to become professionals and develop innovative design strategies to expand the boundaries of conventional architectural practices. The carefully designed curriculum amalgamates academia and industry knowledge where students are taught through a set of multidisciplinary electives and interactive seminars.

Applicants must have a minimum 50% aggregate marks in a Bachelor of Architecture degree course or any other equivalent course that is recognized by the Council of Architecture. There is no admission test required for this course. To apply, prospective applicants can click on https://nmims.secure.force.com/BSSA_MArch_Login and update their relevant information. 

Speaking about the program, Prof. Aparna Surve, Dean, NMIMS, BSSA, said, “The M.Arch. program is designed to help students to look at architecture through a multidisciplinary and global lens. This is why our curriculum combines contemporary design and advanced technology studio models. We also provide global exposure through international tie ups with institutes such as Cornell University's Department of Architecture in New York, and the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia in Barcelona. Our program effectively prepares students to understand the evolving ethos of architectural designs and practices in India and across the globe.”

The field of architecture is constantly evolving with newer career avenues opening up every few years. Today, apart from the traditional options of urban planning and interior designing, students studying architecture have the opportunity to branch out into specialised fields such as restoration architecture and sustainable or green architecture. Hence, the M. Arch. program at BSSA imbibes a multidisciplinary approach towards teaching and believes in providing a hands-on education to its students.

In order to impart a holistic understanding of architectural principles to students, the faculty for the M.Arch. program comprises practicing architects, urban planners, product designers, art historians, landscape architects, sociologists, and civil engineers. In addition to this, the campus also houses a number of creative spaces, such as studios, IT labs, and workshops, for students to ideate in and work on their projects. 

For more information about the program, please visit https://architecture.nmims.edu/master-of-architecture.php 

About SVKM’s NMIMS Balwant Sheth School of Architecture :The Balwant Sheth School of Architecture (BSSA) is a fully developed constituent school of NMIMS, with a solid academic and resource base, modern facilities, and infrastructure. As a leading school in architecture, it is committed to concern for the environment, sustainability for years to come, and a strong focus on user-centricity to create valuable spaces.

Website: https://architecture.nmims.edu/

About SVKM’s NMIMS:Established in 1981, NMIMS is today recognized as a globally reputed university with strong industry linkages. It offers multiple disciplines across 8 campuses that consist of 17 specialized schools, more than 17000 students, and about 750 full-time faculty members, 10 faculty members with Fulbright Scholarship and Humboldt International Scholarship for post-doctoral researchers. It is known for its consistent academic quality and research-focused approach towards holistic education. SVKM’s NMIMS has been granted Category-I Deemed University status by Graded Autonomy Regulation 2018 by MHRD/UGC and NMIMS Mumbai Campus is NAAC accredited with a CGPA of 3.59.)

Website: https://nmims.edu/under-graduate