Bachelor Of Interior Architecture

The Bachelor of Interior Architecture (BIA) is an 8 semester professional degree accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation that prepares you to become a certified interior designer who understands the expanded role of the field in today's economy, culture, and technology.

The BAC Difference

• Study with working professionals: Your instructors are leaders in the field and bring current perspectives on interior architecture into the classroom.

• Network across the College: During your first two semesters (known as Foundation), you’ll learn the fundamentals of design in multidisciplinary studios with students from across the BAC's four academic areas.

• Materials from around the world: Our Materials Library houses thousands of samples of fabrics, wall coverings, windows, flooring, and sustainable materials for classroom projects, presentations, and experimentation. We also have digital materials available.

Wide-Ranging Curriculum

• Build your design and creative abilities in a core studio learning sequence, supported by drawing and software courses. 

• Study building systems to understand what is practical, and study design history and theory to explore what is possible. 

• Liberal education employs the arts, humanities, and sciences to explore our place in the world. 

• The BAC partners with over 350 design firms, community projects, and more so you can work while you study.

• In your final year, you’ll complete a project exploring your personal design values and methods.

Career Options

The BIA is your first step toward becoming an NCIDQ-certified interior designer. While pursuing your certification requires additional years of education and real-world practice, you are also prepared for a variety of careers with just your BIA, such as:

• Residential design

• Commercial design

• Space planning