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Facilities Management Major

Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management

Learn to ensure that building spaces effectively support the needs of occupants and the organizations they work for with the Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management program in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University.

In this 122-credit Facilities Management undergraduate degree program, coursework focuses on building technology and environmental stewardship, business management, cultural diversity, design thinking, leadership and collaboration, professional communication, and professional ethics. You’ll gain hands-on experience in a thriving profession that integrates skill sets in architecture, building systems and technology to ensure comprehensive and efficient operation of buildings, infrastructure, landscapes and real estate.

With an integrative curriculum that spans Tyler and the rest of Temple University, including the Fox School of Business, you’ll take courses in architectural history, building technology, business, contracts, human resource management, real estate and more to prepare you for leadership in this field.  

As a Facilities Management Major, you’ll receive a foundational education in architecture before taking classes in subjects related to facilities management. The facilities management coursework takes place in Tyler’s Facilities Management Lab, conceived as a workplace solutions space where you’ll simulate real-world interdisciplinary collaboration and implement lessons learned through facility design and installation projects. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with professionals across Philadelphia and the surrounding region, both in the classroom and during site visits, building a strong professional network. 

student using design software on a tablet.

Classes & Curriculum  

As a facilities management student, you will take courses in the architecture foundation program for the first two years of study then focus on facilities management practice in the third and fourth year. The program features theoretical and applied learning and real-world experience. Some of the facilities management courses include the following.

  • Computer Aided Facility Management 

  • Leadership and Organizational Management 

  • Microeconomic Principles 

  • Project Planning & Programming 

  • Real Estate Fundamentals 

Learn more about program courses

Graduate Pathways  

Graduates of the BS in Facilities Management program are well-prepared for careers in the facilities management profession. Accredited by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), the program accelerates students’ eligibility to obtain professional credentials administered by IFMA.  

Facilities Management Major students may choose to continue into the three-year track of Tyler’s Master of Architecture or the one-year Master of Science in Facilities Planning programs.  

Related Graduate Degrees  

Related Graduate Certificates  

Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Science offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates 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. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

These tuition costs apply to the 2025–2026 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $19,608.00 per year
Out-of-state: $35,232.00 per year

Our Academic Advisors

Tyler’s academic advising team offers every Tyler student one-on-one, personal and academic guidance, beginning at Orientation right through to graduation. The academic advisors help you chart your course through your degree program and major, and ensure you are on a clear educational path. 

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. 

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

Academic Advising Office 
Tyler 212  
2001 N. 13th St. 
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Program Contact

For more information about the Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management program, please contact the following individuals.

Sasha W. Eisenman, chair of architecture and environmental design. 
Phone: 267-468-8168
Email:

Clifton Fordham, head of the facilities management curriculum. 
Phone: 215-204-0580
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. 

Study Away

Exposure to diverse cultures, environments and mindsets is essential for art, architecture and design students. At Tyler, you are encouraged to broaden your perspective and explore unique environments through study away programs.  

Students in the facilities management program may choose to study abroad in Rome or Tokyo. Those who plan to study abroad are encouraged to meet with an advisor as early as their first year. While there is appropriate coursework for facilities management on both campuses, a semester abroad would require using free electives that ordinarily would be taken in other semesters. 

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Facilities Management is accredited by the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA) and the Applied and Natural Sciences Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. IFMA accreditation accelerates students’ eligibility to obtain professional credentials administered by IFMA.  

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