Business Administration, BS with major in Facilities Management

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a program major in Facilities Management is a four-year, undergraduate degree program that prepares students for a career in facility management (FM), which is a profession that combines multiple disciplines, (e.g., business, architecture and construction), to ensure functionality of the ''built environment'' by integrating people, place, process and technology. Our program is accredited by the Facility Management Accreditation Commission (FMAC).The FM program is uniquely situated within the School of Business and Industry however, it is a collaborative partnership with the School of Architecture and Engineering Technology. This unique program develops students with the competencies to analyze FM-related issues from an enterprise-wide perspective. The program consists of 120 credits hours made up of general education core, as well as business, architecture, and construction courses. The nine credits in accounting, three credits in finance, and eight credits in professional leadership development (PLD) provide graduates with a background that is unmatched by FM programs in other institutions.The program concludes with capstone courses in services marketing and strategic management, in which students demonstrate competency in facilities management and business through an applied FM report, business case analysis, and public presentations. Facilities Management (FM) refers to the integrated management of an organization's physical assets and infrastructure to ensure the functionality, efficiency, safety, and comfort of the built environment. The goal of facilities management is to optimize the use of space, resources, and equipment while aligning with the overall objectives of the organization.Effective facilities management contributes to the overall well-being of an organization by providing a safe, comfortable, and functional work environment. It also plays a role in cost management, risk mitigation, and supporting the organization's strategic goals. This unique program provides students with the competencies to analyze Facility Management related issues from an enterprise-wide perspective.

School of Business and Industry