<p>Right now I'm studying business at the University of Southern California. I'm considering, however, switching into the architectural studies program and later getting an MBA. I don't really want to be an architect, but rather use architecture as a rigorous, creative undergraduate area of study. The thing is, I really love business development (branding and identity, specifically), but I feel like an undergrad business degree is sucking the life out of me. I feel like I have such a great opportunity to study at the USC School of Architecture and don't want to waste it. I'm very interested in the design process and think that it introduces people to a new, creative way of thinking. In short, I want to study architecture not as training for a career, but rather as a liberal art. </p>
<p>It is understood that students who earn liberal arts degrees in subjects like history, anthropology and math are not bound by their choice of undergraduate major for their career. Will studying architecture as an undergrad be appreciated in the business world or will it only act as a barrier to entry into valuable internships and entry level positions? </p>
<p>I posted this in the architecture thread, but wanted to throw it out here to see if any of you guys could weigh in on the internships part.</p>