60 Semester Credit Hours; Curriculum: 0362
This degree prepares students for employment in the management of small to large facilities. The curriculum emphasizes basic principles, making it possible for graduates to begin and progress rapidly in their careers. The program also provides opportunities for students to work as an intern at local companies. Specifically students will learn basic management practices, nine functions of facilities, and construction management as well as how to prepare documents for bids and organize staff to make facility run smoothly.
Note: Refer to IAI General Education Courses page for guidelines on General Education course selection.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Area A - Communications | ||
| EGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (recommended) | ||
| Technical Writing Applications | ||
| Effective Speech | ||
| Area B - Mathematics | ||
| Select one course from Area B | 3 | |
| Applied Mathematics I (recommended) | ||
| Area C - Science | ||
| No course needed | 0-3 | |
| Applied Physics (recommended) | ||
| Area D - Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one course from a social or behavioral science discipline | 3 | |
| Elements of Economics (recommended) | ||
| Area E - Humanities/Fine Arts | ||
| Select one course from a humanities or fine arts discipline | 3 | |
| Area F - Global Studies 1 | ||
| Select one course that satisfies Global Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Area G - U.S. Diversity Studies 2 | ||
| Select one course that satisfies U.S. Diversity Studies requirement | 0-3 | |
| Select other General Education credits: Additional credits from Areas B, C, D, E, F or G if needed to meet 18-credit-hour minimum | 0-3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
- 1
Students may take a Global Studies course that satisfies both Area F and another Area requirement.
- 2
Students may take a U.S. Diversity Studies course that satisfies both Area G and another Area requirement.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| BUS 101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| CAD 116 | Basic AutoCAD | 3 |
| CIS 101 | Introduction to Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| or CIS 103 | Computer Software and Concepts | |
| FME 101 | Introduction to Facilities Management and Engineering | 3 |
| FME 107 | Blueprint Reading for Building Trades | 4 |
| FME 201 | Mechanical, and Electrical Systems in Buildings | 4 |
| MGT 121 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Select courses of at least 19 credit hours from the following: | 19 | |
| Principles of Managerial Accounting | ||
| Introduction to Air Conditioning and Refrigeration | ||
| Indoor Air Quality | ||
| Commercial HVAC Systems Applications | ||
| Energy Audit, Analysis and Management | ||
| Intermediate AutoCAD | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
- Discuss nine areas of facility functions.
- Demonstrate introductory knowledge in planning, programming, and budgeting.
- Demonstrate understanding of real estate transactions and lease types for both residential and commercial facilities.
- Explain at an introductory level the details of the design build cycle that leads to awarding of contracts.
- Identify operations and maintenance needs of a facility.
- Define and solve problems individually and with groups, using a variety of resources and methods, including technology.
- Communicate findings effectively in writing and in speech.