November 19, 2007—The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) recently launched a new online Master of Science degree emphasizing facility management. The program is delivered via the Internet to meet the needs of working professionals, preparing students to meet a growing demand for skilled employees in the Facilities Management field, notes the school.
While residential construction has undergone a much-chronicled market correction, commercial and industrial construction continues a steady expansion, with construction starts up 5% in 2007 year-to-date from 2006. The Master of Science in Technology, Facilities Management Emphasis addresses the resulting need for more qualified professionals in facility management, property management, plant engineering, plant management, and related occupations.
This Purdue graduate degree program will be offered entirely online and will allow an individual to complete all coursework in two calendar years plus one summer. The program will be open to anyone with a 4-year degree from an accredited institution who meets the admission requirements of the School of Engineering and Technology.
For more information, visit the Purdue Web site.
