IE School of Architecture and Design has launched what it says is the world’s first master-in-business programme for architecture and design to be offered by a higher-education institution.

The Spanish business-oriented school has worked with Dutch architecture practice UNStudio on the programme, which it said was designed to fill a gap between understanding of building design and necessary knowledge of other fields required for architects to be effective across industries.

The one-year programme has elements in Amsterdam – where UNStudio has its head office – and Madrid, and involves online coursework.

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