The Business of Architecture

Developing Space Syntax – Architecture in its Historical and Social Context:

REAL and Virtual Walking tours through sites and cities including London, UK, Washington, DC, USA, Vicenza, and Carrara in Italy. Includes company visits and discussions on the development of cities and the importance of their planning and structure in creating and promoting civil well-being and social advancement.

International Project Management: Foundations for Professional Practice

Estimating Project Times and Costs, Project Networking and Developing a Project Plan,  Manage Risk, Scheduling Resources and Costs, Leadership and Managing Project Teams, Project Control Process and Project Closure.

Social Responsibility and Sustainability Workshop

Guest Speakers will address topics such as: design as relates to social context, existing urban fabric and budget restraints. Quality and performance evaluation of structures based on environmental impact and promotion of well-being…

We will address together topics such as:

• How can the newest technology improve my buildings’ performance and make my projects more sustainable?
• What are the best new materials and services available and how can I have access?
• How will recent global events effect the shape of our built environment in the years to come and what can my firm do to prepare for that?
• What are some of the best socially responsible practices now being applied globally in both design and construction?

NEW MODULE: Architectural Affairs 360 – Reeling in the Deals

Marketing, Branding and Positioning, Opportunity Analysis and Needs Proposals, Relationships by Steps, Pitching and Public Relations Spanning Nations, Making a Proposal, Winning Competitions, Getting Paid for your Work, Closing the Deal.

Project Studio (Optional)

Students will choose whether to work individually or collectively on a real competition project under  the guidance of our leading professional practitioners.

Apply now to ensure a place as the studio will have a closed number. As this course will be highly intensive, please be sure you will be able to dedicate yourself completely to the program for the duration before registering

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants may be eligible for Industry Experience / Internship (only where visa permits) tailored to their profile and career objectives. The ESE Placement department will conduct an assessment to evaluate the individual student’s eligibility and assist them in finding a suitable position.* Regardless of visa status, Career Counseling Services and CV Development are available for all students.

* Visa regulations permitting

We value the privilege of working in collaboration with more than fifteen hundred leading international companies, including some of FORTUNE 500’s Best Companies to Work For.  This allows The European School of Economics to offer one of the most competitive university internship programmes available today.

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Entrance to the ESE Short Course programmes requires the Completion of the Online Application form and submission of the following documents to the Admissions Office at the ESE centre of interest:

• Last academic certificate
• Resume’ / CV (including reference to all previous education)
• Personal Statement if not attached to the application form
• Good command of the English language (IELTS/TOEFL scores are a plus)
• Photocopy of Passport/ ID document
• Four photographs (passport-sized)

Maximum Number of Attendees:
In order to ensure a unique learning experience and a low student to professor ratio, no more than 20 students will be admitted into this programme.

London Campus
3 weeks
Registration Fee: £ 600,00
Tuition Fee: £ 2.500,00

3 months
Registration Fee: £ 600,00
Tuition Fee: £ 6.400,00
Internship (optional): £ 1.000,00

Optional: one week in Florence

A week in Florence (optional for participants studying in London) £1500

 An optional week in Florence exploring and being inspired by the thoughts and buidings of the Italian Renaissance. Florence walks will concentrate on the city structure and contemporary life in the centre, and accompanied visits will be conducted to the Carrara Marble quarries, sculpture studios of Pietrasanta and ceramic factories nearby Florence where students will be introduced to artisans, craftsmen and industry experts and enjoy a gourmet lunch at Relais & Chateaux il Bottaccio (www.bottaccio.com). In addition a visit to the Paolo Riani Studio in Viareggio is planned where students will conclude the Management and Professional Practice in Architecture module.

Special guest speakers will include ESE Founder and President Elio D’Anna.

 Florence Campus
3 weeks
Registration Fee: £ 600.00
Tuition Fee: € 3300,00

Optional: one additional week in London

A week in London (optional for participants studying in Florence) £1500

The week in London provides an introduction to the History of London Architecture and Urbanism.  

London’s architecture and urban development will be explored through the themes that have shaped the physical characteristics of London as a world city. We will be looking at the growth of the city as a historical phenomenon, covering early London to the present day and assessing it as the result of social, political and economic change. Architectural styles will be discussed in the context of these wider topics. The course should serve to give a background for understanding the present day urban fabric and its development in light of its varied past through its walking tours and field trips.