• Faculty of Built Environment
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The programme seeks to develop competent facilities managers that are in control for both strategic and operational management of services and processes that support the core business of an organisation. This product will ensure that an organisation has the most productive working environment for their activities, utilise by its employees and their business community at large. The programme also offers a scientific approach to facilities managers to innovate facilities management delivery, by focusing on using best business practice to optimise resources through soft and hard aspect of facilities management provisions.


Facilities managers deal with a diverse range of responsibilities, which are dependent on the structure and size of the organisation. They are employed in public and private sectors, as well as other industries locally and globally. The diversity of the work may be reflected in different job titles such as operations, estates, technical services, and asset or property manager.

Facilities managers are involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and business premises. Likely areas of responsibility include the following:

  • procurement and contract management;
  • building and grounds maintenance;
  • utilities and communications infrastructure;
  • space management.
  • cleaning;
  • catering and vending;
  • environmental sustainability, health and safety;
  • security;
  • helpdesking


PROGRAMME DURATION
Minimum          : 1 year (2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester)
Maximum         : 4 years (8 Semesters)

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE (46 CREDITS)

  • Core Courses (43 Credits)
    • Research Methodology
    • Research Project
    • Organizational Behaviour and Resource Management
    • Operation and Maintenance
    • Total Asset and Facilities Management
    • Procurement and Contract Management
    • Building Performance, Productivity and Wellbeing
    • Financial and Business Management
    • Strategic Facilities Management Project 
  • Any one (1) Elective Course (3 Credits)
    • Sustainable and Environmental Management
    • Corporate Real Estate
    • Principles of Project Management

Semester 1 of the academic year commences in September while Semester 2 commences in February
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Last Update: 19/07/2024