About Architecture, Computational Technologies, M.s. in New York Institute of Technology

Program Brief

The Master of Science in Architecture, Computational Technologies (M.S.ACT) program is a two-semester (plus summer term), 30-credit, post-professional master's degree. The program integrates critical relationships between science and culture, developing new technologies with a focus on the history and theory of representation, robotics, and cybernetics. You'll learn how to apply, research, and develop advancements in computational design, robotic interaction and fabrication, and new materials.

The M.S.ACT program builds up expertise in three terms (Fall, Spring, Summer), organized as core studios and seminars in three focus areas (Computational Design, Fabrication and Robotics, and Materials) and culminating with an interdisciplinary integrated Project-based Learning Studio in the summer term.

Computational Design
The first semester introduces history, theory and criticism of systems of representation, robotics, and cybernetics. Through applied research, students will acquire key skills in coding, algorithms, interfaces, programming languages, big data survey processing and simulations, augmented reality, computational modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence applied to architecture and ecology. In addition, students will be able to choose an introductory level elective course from any of the three focus areas.

Fabrication and Robotics, and Materials
The second semester focuses on applied research on physical computation, fabrication, and materials, including: programming microcontrollers, robotic interactive responsive systems (survey, sensors, data link), digital fabrication, robotic machine construction systems, and materials simulation and optimization (new materials, biomaterials, live materials, responsive materials, others). In addition, students will be able to choose an advanced level elective course from any of the three focus areas.

Project-based Learning
The third (summer) term integrates the acquired knowledge of the program through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary experimental applied research at 1:1 scale, integrating the different concentration areas (Computational Design, Fabrication and Robotics, and Materials) in a full-scale interactive design and build prototypes at the Long Island campus.

Degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.

English Language requirements

• IELTS score: 6.0.
• TOEFL (iBT) score: 79.
• Pearson PTE score: 53.
• Duolingo English Test score: 105.
• IB English Literature A HL (Higher Level): 4.
• IB English Language and Literature A HL (Higher Level): 4.

New York Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance

The following is a breakdown of expenses at NYIT in the form of an estimated budget for overseas students interested in studying in the United States.

• Tuition for undergraduate courses is 38,060 USD per year.
• Tuition for graduate courses costs roughly $1,400 per credit per year.
• For undergraduate and graduate studies, the annual room and board charge is around 4,900 USD (single), 5,800 USD (couple) (double)
• Fee for miscellaneous items: NA
• Over 42,960 USD (Undergraduate)/over 1,400 USD per credit hour +5,800 (or 4,900) USD (Graduate)