Master of Science in Facility Management

• Familiarity with advanced theories and best practices in the integration of people, places and processes within the built environment.
• Ability to apply principles of facility management to real-life challenges.
• Mastery of core facility management competencies including communication, energy and sustainability, business finance, leadership, project management and technology.

Applicants to the Master of Science in Facility Management program must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in facility management, architecture, engineering, construction management, business or interior design. Candidates should be able to demonstrate competency in accounting or finance, real estate, project management, operations and general management. These competencies may be gained through verifiable work experience or academic experience, as well as through the Undergraduate Certificate in Facilities Management. Other admissions requirements include:

• Online application
• Current resume
• Official college transcript(s)
• One professional letter of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Application deadline: August 1, 2020

Tuition:

• $1,135 per credit hour

• Fall 2020 (online)

• Project Management Applications – This course covers project management responsibilities from concept phase through completion. Topics include budgeting and cost estimating, the delivery process, programming, team selection, managing construction, project closure and oversight.
• Executive Leadership – Topics include organizational design, work practices and cultural norms and the relationship between power and influence. Students evaluate different approaches to organizational change, and the role of leadership in contemporary organizations.
• Business Finance & Investments ­– This course is designed to develop the financial skills and thought processes necessary to understand and implement financial policy decisions in a global economy and addresses the impact of legal, social, technological and ethical considerations related to the practice of corporate finance. This course stresses effective written and oral communication skills necessary for the design and implementation of financial decisions.
• Strategic Financial Decision Making – Students learn to evaluate financial issues and become familiar with the concepts and mechanics of the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. Emphasis is on using financial data as a tool for decision-making.
• Contemporary Issues Managing Tech – Topics include the design and implementation of voice and data communication networks, client service applications and business communications systems for enhancing collaborative work.
• Communication Strategies – Focuses on using oral and written communication skills to advance ideas, agendas and careers in an organization. Students will write executive summaries, full reports and develop presentations to best communicate their ideas.
• Facility Operations – Areas of study include advanced mechanical and electrical systems, energy conservation, upgrading systems with tenants in place, preventive maintenance and the implications of maintenance and operations for planning and design.
• Quantitative Methods in FM – Introduction to the main quantitative and qualitative research methods as applied to facilities management, including tools, proposal writing and reports. Emphasis is placed upon research planning and design.
• Energy/Sustainability – Topics include sources, forms, and methods used to assess and manage energy use in buildings. Provides a solid understanding of the fundamental concepts in sustainable practices.
• Facility Management Capstone – As a capstone requirement of the program, students complete an approved scope of work showing the analytical capacities and creative skills expected of a professional in this field. The demonstration can involve original research, a work-related project or an extension of course-related work.
• Facility Management Thesis – The optional thesis is intended for those interested in pursuing further study or college-level teaching, or who otherwise desire to produce a more focused product than is completed in the capstone course. The thesis is undertaken by the student in collaboration with the graduate program director and a faculty advisor, and may be research or project-based.