About the course

The Master of Science in Facilities Planning is designed for those with an academic background in facilities management at the undergraduate level or those with experience through practice who want to pursue an advanced degree that focuses on further specialization in their profession. The M.S. in Facilities Planning utilizes a workshop- and seminar-based curriculum. Group work that is part of the degree program takes place in the Facilities Management Lab in Tyler’s Architecture Building, a shared group work environment for all facilities management students. Students undertaking this degree program: add to their general knowledge base and/or develop a specialized knowledge base within the facilities management profession, develop a knowledge, appreciation, and working relationship with other professionals to understand the management of facilities from the user’s needs, increase their collaborative practice skills to be better prepared for the complex working environment in the facilities management industry, and learn to better articulate facility management needs. Tyler School of Art and Architecture is committed to an interdisciplinary approach toward improving planning, design, construction, operation, and management of appropriate facilities as a way forward in education and research. As much as possible in the classroom, students work in interdisciplinary teams to address problems of facilities, replicating, to some extent, the work environment in which they will engage. A concentration in Health Facilities, which is a collaborative effort between Tyler and the College of Public Health, is available to students who want to pursue health facilities management. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2024	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2025	Philadelphia
Fall (August), 2025	Philadelphia
Spring (January), 2026	Philadelphia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Temple University

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree is required. Applicants are expected to hold a degree in built environment professions, healthcare management, or related fields. Candidates who studied in other disciplines as an undergraduate but who have gained knowledge of facilities or healthcare management as working professionals are also considered for admission. Official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended.

　　Statement of Goals: Approximately 500 to 1,000 words include your interest in Temple's program, your educational and research goals, your future career goals, and your academic and research achievements.

　　GRE: Required. Average scores are typically in the 50-65% range, particularly on the verbal section. A waiver of this requirement may be requested if the applicant has at least four years of experience in the field, OR an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25, OR a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25 in 9 credits of graduate work from an accredited institution completed prior to applying to the M.S. program, OR a graduate degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline.

　　A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 550, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

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