12 / GENERAL INFORMATION and examination requirements are the same,as those for the Master of Agriculture degree. MASTER OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURE The degree of Master of Arts in Architecture is a pro- fessional degree for those students who wish to qualify for registration as architects. The general requirements are the same as those for other Master of Arts degrees with thesis except that the minimum registration required is 52 credits, including no more than six credits in ARC 6971. In some areas, with permission from the departmental graduate faculty, a terminal project requiring six credits in ARC 6979 may be elected in lieu of a thesis. MASTER OF ARTS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING The degree of Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning is a professional degree for students who wish to practice urban and regional planning and meet the educational requirements for the American Institute of Certified Planners. The program is recognized by the American Planning Association. The general requirements are the same as those for other Master of Arts degrees with thesis except that the minimum registration required is 48 credits including no more than.six credits in URP 6971. In some study areas, with permission from the departmental graduate faculty, a terminal project requiring six credits may be elected in lieu of a thesis. Law/Urban Planning Joint Degree Program.-A four- year program leading to a Juris Doctor and a Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning is offered under the joint auspices of the College of Law and the College of Architecture, Department of Urban and Regional Plan- ning. The program provides students interested in the legal problems of urban and regional planning with an opportunity to blend law studies with relevant course work in the planning curriculum. The student receives both degrees at the end of a four-year course of study whereas separate programs would require five years. Students must take the GRE and the LSAT prior to admis- sion and must complete the first year of law school course work before comingling law and planning courses. A thesis is required upon completion of the course work. Interested students should apply to both the Holland Law Center and to the Graduate School, noting on the application the joint nature of their admission requests. Alternatively, students may apply to the Graduate School during first year of Law School. Further information on the program is available from the Holland Law Center and from the Department of Urbar and Regional Plan- ning. MASTER OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION The degree of Master of Building Construction is designed for those students who wish to pursue advanced work in management of construction, construction techniques, and research problems in the construction field. The general requirements are the same as those for Master of Science degrees without thesis except that a minimum of 33 credits is required. At least 24 credits must be in the School of Building Construction in graduate level courses of which at least 15 credits must be earned at the 6000 level. The remaining nine credits may be earned in other departments at the 3000 level or above when these courses are included as a part of an approved program of study. A thesis is not required, but an independent research study (BCN 6934) of at least three credits is required. In exceptional cases with the approval of the graduate faculty this independent study can be taken for up to five credits. When the student's course work is completed, or prac- tically so, and the independent research report is com- plete, the supervisory committee is required to examine the student orally or in writing on (1) the independent research report, (2) the major subjects, (3) the minor or minors and (4) matters of a general nature pertaining to the field of study. The examination must be given on campus with all participants present. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The requirements for the Master of Business Admin- istration degree are designed to give students (1) the con- ceptual knowledge for understanding the functions and behavior common to all organizations, and (2) the analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills essential for effective management. The emphasis is upon developing the student's capacities and skills for business decision making. The curriculum is structured so students may extend their knowledge in a specialized field by selecting an approved concentration. Included in these concentra- tions are accounting, computer and information sciences, economics, finance, health and hospital administration, management, management science, marketing, and real estate. Several areas of specialization having different emphases are offered within some concentrations. Students may also expand their knowledge in several areas instead of specializing and pursue a generalist option by selecting approved courses from more than one field of business administration. Admission.-Applicants for admission must submit satisfactory scores on the Graduate Management Admis- sions Test (GMAT) as well as'transcripts for all previous academic work. Significant work experience is con- sidered favorably. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit, in addition, scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A heterogeneous student body is seen as an important asset of the program. Accordingly the undergraduate background of students includes a wide range of disciplines. While the curriculum assumes no previous academic work in managerial disciplines or business administration, it is recommended applicants have a background in introductory economics, statistics, and calculus. Students are admitted in the fall semester only. Applica- tions should be made as early as possible during the preceding academic year. Applications received after May 1 will be considered on the basis of available space. For more specific information on admission as well as other aspects of the program, contact the Director of the Master of Business Administration Program, College of Business Administration. Work Required.-A minimum of 57 credits of course work is required including 36 credits of required courses, and 21 credits of elective courses. The latter includes a minimum of three concentration electives, a quantitative elective, a course dealing with the legal environment of