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Facilities Planning MS

Master of Science in Facilities Planning

Advance your knowledge and expertise in managing various architectural buildings and spaces withÌýthe Master of Science in Facilities Planning in the at 51¶¯Âþ. 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.ÌýÌý

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 who share methodsÌýand innovations in architecture and design from their own practice.Ìý

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.Ìý

student working on architecture software on their laptop.

Program FormatÌý& Curriculum Ìý

As an MS in Facilities Planning student, you will participate in workshop- and seminar-based curriculum. Collaborative projects take place in Tyler’s Facilities Management Lab. A few courses you can anticipate taking include the following.

  • Current Topics in Energy and PerformanceÌý
  • Form and Function in Health and Environments Ìý
  • Health Facilities Practice and ManagementÌý
  • Project Planning and Programming

​Learn more about the curriculum.

Concentrations

This degree program can be completed with or without a concentration. Your concentration options include

  • Health Facilities

    Study innovative approaches to improve employee well-being, patient care and quality of healthcare environments. Learn how to tackle complex healthcare problems in today’s rapidly evolving health industry through interdisciplinary coursework and simulations. The interdisciplinary program is designed for those with an undergraduate or professional background in facilities or healthcare management.

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with 51¶¯Âþ’s commitment to access and affordability, this Master of Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $1,148.00 per credit
Out-of-state: $1,577.00 per credit

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Our Advisors

Tyler's offers every Tyler student one-on-one, personal and academic guidance, beginning at Orientation right through to graduation. Our academic advisors will help you chart your course through yourÌýprogram, and ensure you are on a clearÌýpath.Ìý

Advisors are available to discuss registration, study abroad and staying on track to graduate, as well as policy and procedures and navigating other available resources across the university.Ìý

Appointments with the advising team can be made by visiting the Student Tools tab in . General questions can be submitted to the team's during regular business hours, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday.Ìý

Academic Advising OfficeÌý
Tyler 212ÌýÌý
2001 N. 13th St.Ìý
Philadelphia, PA 19122Ìý

Program Contact

For more information about this program, please contact
Clifton Fordham, assistant professor and curricular head of facilities management.
Email:

Student Clubs and Organizations

Joining a student organization can enrich your coursework, help you build meaningful networks with peers and gain leadership experience. Below are examples of student clubs and organizations that can help you grow academically, creatively and professionally.Ìý

  • Ìýis an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization. AIAS provides unmatched programs, information and resources on issues critical to architectural education.  

  • Ìýat 51¶¯Âþ serves minority architecture students, enhancing their educational experience by providing them with ample opportunities to explore facets of design and community building outside of the classroom.Ìý

  • Ìýis the student government representation for Facilities PlanningÌýstudents and works with local organizations to connect members with local professionals, provide networking opportunities and educational experiences.

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Accreditation

Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s Architecture and Environmental Design programs are accredited by the following accrediting bodies. Ìý

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