Facilities Management M.S.

Master of Science in Facilities Management

Pratt's Master of Science in Facilities Management degree program is accredited by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).  The degree requires the completion of 45 credits of course work and a 5-credit Demonstration of Professional Competence for a total of 50 credits.

As part of the Programs for Sustainable Planning and Development (PSPD), the Pratt Facilities Management Program is unique in its opportunity for enriched study, potentially leading to careers in real estate development, as well as expertise in sustainability and preservation.

The core courses include 33 credits of lecture and seminar courses in Facilities Management and 12 credits of electives. Elective courses are available through the graduate programs in the PSPD, as well as in Architecture, Construction Management, and Interior Design. Students entering the program with prior professional experience or graduate work in related fields may be eligible for up to 12 credits of advanced standing.

sustainability Electives can be taken in PSPD programs to provide depth as to a variety of sustainability practices:  LEED certification, green roofs, energy conservation, alternative energy sources, construction innovation, and more.

preservation  Electives can be taken in PSPD programs to provide extra knowledge of architectural history, adaptive reuse, and landmark approvals.

planning and development Further real estate development expertise can be garnered through combination of Construction Management and other PSPD electives dealing with zoning, public approvals, market studies, adaptive reuse, real estate law, environmental law, historic preservation compliance, and more.

work and research The Facilities Management courses are offered in the evening at the Pratt Manhattan Center, affording students the maximum flexibility to combine work, study, and research.

Curriculum

G1050-Facilities Management Requirements, 2011

Semester 1

Complete these courses.

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FM-631 Principles of Facilities Management

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FM-663 Real Estate Development

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FM-633 Managerial Accounting and Finance

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FM-621 Computer Applications for Facilities

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Semester 2

Complete these courses plus 3 elective credits.

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FM-634 Facility Programming and Design

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FM-632 Project Management

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FM-636 Facility Maintenance/Operation

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Semester 3

Complete these courses.

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FM-731 Strategic Planning and Management

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FM-733 Economic Evaluation of Facilities

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FM-771 Legal Issues

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FM-735 Telecommunications:concepts, Strategies OR
STRATEGIES

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Semester 4

Complete these courses plus 9 elective credits.

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FM-798 Demonstration of Professional Competency

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