Society for Business and Management in Architecture
The primary goal of the Society for Business and Management in Architecture (SBMA) is to inform and educate architecture students about the vast array of opportunities available to them in the fields of firm management, real estate, construction management, development and law. To accomplish this goal, SBMA bridges the gap between architecture and business, enabling architecture students to develop into future business leaders. SBMA introduces architecture students to the business world, providing information about professional and corporate environments. SBMA provides a forum for collaboration and networking through a regular series of events involving successful professionals and the student body.
Every student will eventually interact with the business world. A sound understanding of business principles is becoming increasingly necessary for future architects, especially those who aspire to own or manage their own firm. An architectural education also provides a good foundation for careers in real estate, construction management and development. The University of Illinois offers outstanding programs in both architecture and business; SBMA brings the resources of these programs together to provide valuable knowledge to its members. Several members of SBMA participate in the 3-year M.Arch/MBA program.
SBMA advocates a new approach to the architecture profession: uniting solid design judgment with savvy business expertise.Additional Information
Jim Sabo of Sabo & Zahn Attorneys at Law delivers a presentation to SBMA members.Contacts
2011-2012 SBMA Board
Daniel Pratt - President
Mark Prikazsky - Vice President
Gavin Sharp - Treasurer
Brian Kaufman - Marketing
Heather Wierschke - Events
