12 / GENERAL INFORMATION bers of the graduate faculty. A comprehensive written qualifying examination, given prior to the midpoint of the term of graduation, and a final oral examination are required. Both examinations must be given on campus with all participants present: MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (M.A.M.R.D.) The M.A.M.R.D. degree program provides an op- portunity for graduate study for students who plan to enter management careers in business firms or gov- ernment agencies; it is not recommended for those who plan careers in research and university teaching. Areas of concentration include farm management agribusiness management, and natural resources and environmental management. The general requirements are the same as those for the Master of Science degree without thesis except that 12 credits of graduate courses in food and re- source economics constitute a major. The supervisory committee and examination requirements are the same as those for the Master of Agriculture degree. MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE The degree of Master of Architecture is a pro- fessional degree for those students who wish to quali- fy for registration as architects. The general requirements are the same as those for the 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 fac- ulty, 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 recog- nized 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 in- cluding no more than six credits in URP 6971. In some study areas, with permission from the departmental graduate faculty, a terminal project requiring six cred- its 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 of- fered under the joint auspices of the College of Law and the College of Architecture, Department of Ur- ban and Regional Planning. 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 admission 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 the Graduate School, noting on the application the joint nature of their admission requests. Alternatively, students may apply to the Graduate School during the first year of Law School. Further information on the program is available from the Holland Law Center and from the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. MASTER OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION The degree of Master of Building Construction is designed for those students who wish to pursue ad- vanced work in management of construction, con- struction 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 ex- ceptional cases with the approval of the graduate fac- ulty this independent study can be taken for up to five credits. When the student's course work is completed, or practically so, and the independent research report is complete, the supervisory committee is required to examine the student orally or in writing on (1) the in- dependent research report, (2) the major subjects, (3) the minor or minors and (4) matters of a general na- ture pertaining to the field of study. The examination must be given on campus with all participants pres- ent. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The requirements for the Master of Business Ad- ministration degree are designed to give students (1) the conceptual 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 that students may extend their knowledge in a specialized field by selec- ting an approved concentration. Included in these concentrations are accounting, computer and in- formation 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 ex- pand their knowledge in several areas instead of spe- cializing and pursue a generalist option by selecting approved courses from more than one field of busi- ness administration.