
Master of Science in Building Construction
and Facility Management
Master of Science in Building Construction and Facility Management
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) recently accredited the facility management (FM) program within the Georgia Tech Master of Science in Building Construction and Facility Management (MSBCFM) degree.
The MSBCFM is also an approved Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) degree, so international students can extend their Optional Practical Training (OPT) experience for up to three years. Its integrated approach towards program management, construction management, and facility management has been a magnet for local part-time students, in addition to its hands-on technology applications courses, leadership and communications, and capstone experience.
Bachelor's Degree
A bachelor's degree in one of the following fields from an accredited institution:
- Construction
- Civil Engineering
- Architecture
- Architectural Engineering
- Landscape Architecture
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Facility Management
A bachelor's degree in another field with a minimum of two years experience in a related field is also acceptable.
TOEFL & IELTS Requirements
Institute Code: 5248
Department Code: 12
Minimum Score Required:
- Paper-based: 600
- Computer-based: 250
- Internet-based: 100
GRE Requirements
The GRE is not mandatory at this time. The School of Building Construction has initiated a temporary removal of the GRE requirement for admission to the MSBCFM program for Spring 2021 & Fall 2021.
For the MSBCFM, only the GRE is accepted:
- Institute Code: R5248
- Department Code: 4401
- General Test: Required
- A score within the past five years in the 60th percentile or higher
Essay (included on the application)
- Explain your professional/personal post-baccalaureate experience in building construction.
- Describe how your academic or professional background will support you as you pursue a master’s degree.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation.
Thesis Option
Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
- BC6025: Construction Management
- BC6250: Value Management-Integrated Design
- BC6550: Design & Construction Processes
- BC6650: Advanced Project Management
Approved Electives (6 Credit Hours)
See School of Building Construction Academic Advisor
- Any course from the College of Design (Architecture, Building Construction, City and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, Music Technology), Civil & Environmental Engineering, or Management at the 6000+ level
Research Methods Course (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1:
- BC7100: Quantitative Methods in Construction Research
- BC8100: Research Methodology
Common Core Electives (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1 of 3 Core Electives:
- BC6005: Technology Applications in the Construction Industry
- BC6006: Advanced Cost Management
- BC6685: Leadership in Design & Construction
Thesis Credit Hours (6 Credit Hours)
-
BC7000: Master's Thesis
Non-Thesis Option
Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
- BC6025: Construction Management
- BC6250: Value Management-Integrated Design
- BC6550: Design & Construction Processes
- BC6650: Advanced Project Management
Complementary Concentration Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1 course from the Facility Management Concentration:
- BC6100: Professional Trends-Facility Management
- BC6200: Maintenance Management-Built Assets
- BC6300: Safety & Environmental Issues
- BC6500: Real Estate Assets & Property Management
Common Core Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Choose 2 of 3 Core Electives:
- BC6006: Advanced Cost Management
- BC6685: Leadership in Design & Construction
- BC6005: Technology Applications in the Construction Industry
Approved Electives (6 Credit Hours)
See School of Building Construction Academic Advisor
- Any course from the College of Design (Architecture, Building Construction, City and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, Music Technology), Civil & Environmental Engineering, or Management at the 6000+ level
Capstone Project (3 Credit Hours)
- BC6850: Building Construction and Facility Management Capstone
Thesis Option
Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
- BC6025: Construction Management
- BC6185: Intro to Construction Program Management
- BC6285: Management of Predesign Phase
- BC6385: Management of Design Phase
Approved Electives (6 Credit Hours)
See School of Building Construction Academic Advisor
- Any course from the College of Design (Architecture, Building Construction, City and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, Music Technology), Civil & Environmental Engineering, or Management at the 6000+ level
Research Methods Course (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1:
- BC7100: Quantitative Methods in Construction Research
- BC8100: Research Methodology
Common Core Electives (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1 of 3 Core Electives:
- BC6005: Technology Applications in the Construction Industry
- BC6006: Advanced Cost Management
- BC6685: Leadership in Design & Construction
Thesis Credit Hours (6 Credit Hours)
- BC7000: Master's Thesis
Non-Thesis Option
Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
- BC6025: Construction Management
- BC6185: Intro to Construction Program Management
- BC6285: Management of Predesign Phase
- BC6385: Management of Design Phase
Complementary Concentration Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1 course from the Facility Management Concentration:
- BC6100: Professional Trends-Facility Management
- BC6200: Maintenance Management-Built Assets
- BC6300: Safety & Environmental Issues
- BC6500: Real Estate Assets & Property Management
Common Core Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Choose 2 of 3 Core Electives:
- BC6006: Advanced Cost Management
- BC6685: Leadership in Design & Construction
- BC6005: Technology Applications in the Construction Industry
Approved Electives (6 Credit Hours)
See School of Building Construction Academic Advisor
- Any course from the College of Design (Architecture, Building Construction, City and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, Music Technology), Civil & Environmental Engineering, or Management at the 6000+ level
Capstone Project (3 Credit Hours)
- BC6850: Building Construction and Facility Management Capstone
Thesis Option
Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
- BC6100: Prof Trends-Facility Management
- BC6200: Maintenance Management-Built Assets
- BC6300: Safety & Environ Issues
- BC6500: Real Estate Assets & Property Management
Approved Electives (6 Credit Hours)
See School of Building Construction Academic Advisor
- Any course from the College of Design (Architecture, Building Construction, City and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, Music Technology), Civil & Environmental Engineering, or Management at the 6000+ level
Research Methods Course (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1:
- BC7100: Quantitative Methods in Construction Research
- BC8100: Research Methodology
Common Core Electives (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1 of 3 Core Electives:
- BC6005: Technology Applications in the Construction Industry
- BC6006: Advanced Cost Management
- BC6685: Leadership in Design & Construction
Thesis Credit Hours (6 Credit Hours)
- BC7000: Master's Thesis
Non-Thesis Option:
Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)
- BC6100: Professional Trends-Facility Management
- BC6200: Maintenance Management-Built Assets
- BC6300: Safety & Environmental Issues
- BC6500: Real Estate Assets & Property Management
Complementary Concentration Elective (3 Credit Hours)
Choose 1 course from the Building Construction Concentration:
- BC6025: Construction Management
- BC6250: Value Management-Integrated Design
- BC6550: Design & Construction Processes
- BC6650: Advanced Project Management
- BC6185: Intro to Construction Program Management
- BC6285: Management of Predesign Phase
- BC6385: Management of Design Phase
Common Core Electives (6 Credit Hours)
Choose 2 of 3 Core Electives:
- BC6006: Advanced Cost Management
- BC6685: Leadership in Design & Construction
- BC6005: Technology Applications in the Construction Industry
Approved Elective (6 Credit Hours)
See School of Building Construction Academic Advisor
- Any course from the College of Design (Architecture, Building Construction, City and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, Music Technology), Civil & Environmental Engineering, or Management at the 6000+ level
Capstone Project (3 Credit Hours)
- BC6850: Building Construction and Facility Management Capstone