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advice needed for masters degree program??

omerusuf

hello guyz....i am a fresh graduate completed my bachelor of architecture degree last year (2012)... i am now working as a junior architect in a prestigious design firm.

my father is a landscape designer and he runs a plant nursery having more than 40 years of experience.

he advise me to pursue a master of landscape architecture degree.... but we are not sure if i pursue masters immediately or gain some experince working as an architect first.....or whether i pursue M.LA or do my masters in architecture!!!??

 i think of running a multi disciplinary firm offering architectural and landscape services in the future, for that what should i do at this moment of my career....stuggling to make up my mind, your advise would certainly help.

do i continue my job working as architect and pursue M.la after 1 or 2 years

or taking landscape experience from father and pursue a master of design degree in architecture?

 
Mar 31, 13 3:48 pm
observant

I really don't think anyone is capable of advising you here.  This one is VERY personal.  Keep in mind that an MLA will still be 3 years, even with arch. - the only class you have in common is 1 site planning class, if that.  Also, that arch degree you pursue could be an MS or an M.Arch 1 year (not accredited), since you have a B.Arch.  And why are you interested in doing it if you have an accredited degree and are working at a good firm?

Some questions are: 1) what does your father know about the prospects in landscape architecture that we don't ...and we don't .... at least I don't, 2) what do you want to do, design buildings or design outdoor spaces, and 3) do you have the money, time, and energy for another ball-busting professional 3 year degree?  Some things to think about.  We don't have the answers.  I, too, came real close to going 3 year MLA (easier per term load, local, in-state, and good practically at my doorstep) but went 3+ year M.Arch. because a relative said "But you've always been interested in designing buildings."  That said, both are interesting fields. 

Mar 31, 13 5:59 pm  · 
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