The focus of the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) program at School of Design & Architecture, MUD is to generate awareness on the functional and aesthetic qualities of design, both from an architectural, interior and landscape perspective. The Architecture course lays emphasis on the fundamentals of design, residential, commercial and hospitality space planning, as well as aesthetic and functional elements. This helps in the creation of spaces, the elements of which define the quality and aesthetic taste of the designer. The bachelor of Architecture program lays focus on the consumer/user perspective, which provides the foundation for the design course work and practical experience. The students are exposed to every facet of building design in conjunction with a strong business foundation. THE PROGRAM OFFERS THESE BENEFITS:

• State-of-the-art lecture rooms
• Design Studios for creative thinking
• Pottery studio and Product Design Workshop for hands-on experience
• Computer Aided Design Testing Centre
• Exhibition Gallery
• Well-organised course structure, course plans provided through www.manipalitdubai.com
• Site-visits for academic projects, field trips for precedent studies
• Visit to various Industries, showrooms, laboratories, workshops to experience the onsite works
• Collaboration with Design consultants for visits for On-Site construction projects
• Interaction with professionals by inviting for them to the school for seminars, talks, and interactive forums
• Collaboration with design organisations like Tasmena, Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID), for various workshops
• Architectural Documentation of the Architectural Development of United Arab Emirates
• Participation in various International Student Competitions as well as workshops by International companies
• International Study Tours conducted annually to study the regional designs and documentation of the same

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Architecture consultancies, master planners & urban designers, landscape designers, architectural conservation, real estate & marketing, municipal liaison consultants , 3D-visualisers, architectural photographer, journalism in design & architecture, interior architectural consultancy, facilities and development manager, green building professionals, architectural & design educator, research and related fields.