Facilities Planning

Advance your knowledge and expertise in managing various architectural buildings and spaces with the Master of Science in Facilities Planning in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University. In this 30-credit graduate program, you'll focus on architectural planning and professional practice methodologies that will prepare you for complex and collaborative working environments across the industry. The MS in Facilities Planning is designed for professionals with an academic background or professional experience in the building fields.  

The workshop-based facilities planning coursework takes place in Tyler's Facilities Management Lab, where students experience interdisciplinary collaboration and address professional practice questions that are drawn from the field. Special topics courses are taught by professionals who share methods and innovations in architecture and design from their own practice. 

Students in the facilities planning graduate degree program develop specialized knowledge within the facilities management profession and learn to work effectively with allied professionals to understand the management of facilities from the user's perspective. 

University degree requiring four years of study.

Request one certified copy of official transcripts from every college and university you have attended, even if only one course was taken. International degrees must be assessed for equivalency with a U.S. degree based on the characteristics of the national educational system, the type of institution attended and the level of studies completed. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is ordinarily required for admissions consideration. If unofficial transcripts are submitted during the application process, submission of official academic records will be required by the end of your first term of graduate study if you are admitted and subsequently enroll at Temple University.

Every year, Tyler students benefit from exposure to scores of architects, artists, designers, professionals and scholars who are at the top of their fields. Students meet with these inspiring individuals through class visits, demonstrations, lectures and more–including three diverse lecture series and two major speaker programs–the Jack Wolgin Visiting Artist Program and the Knowles Architecture Alumni Lecture.

Students connect with a plethora of art centers, arts projects, collections, design firms, programs, studios and workshops and through internships, residencies and other opportunities listed in Tyler's biweekly newsletter, The WHAT. 

Pursuing an advanced degree in facilities planning will deepen your knowledge base within the facilities management profession and expand on specialized expertise. The post-professional program offers working facilities management professionals and those seeking advancement in the field the opportunity to build on their skills and toolsets to elevate their competency.

A master's degree in facilities planning will prepare you for a breadth of career paths and set you up for success. A few career opportunities include the following.

• Campus facilities planner
• Health facilities specialist
• Real estate property manager

Career Services 

Tyler career coaches specialize in the types of jobs available in the arts and built environment, mentoring students on everything from cover letters and résumés to career advice and interviews. 

Temple's Career Center"¯is another resource that empowers students to find pathways to future success. The Career Center offers comprehensive career development services, from résumés and interviews, to finding internships and jobs.

The annual Architecture and Environmental Design Career Fair connects students of all majors and class levels to internship and full-time employment opportunities in built environment professions.