Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management (GDFMT) is an industry collaborative programme that is aligned with the Industry Transformation Map (ITM) and the SkillsFuture Framework for the Built Environment. The graduate programme will be the first in Singapore that focuses on both the managerial (project, risk, finance, asset, and facility) and the technical (sustainability, design for manufacturing and assembly (DfMA), productivity and integrated digital delivery (IDD)) aspects of the Built Environment sector. The programme aims to equip FM graduates and practitioners with new skills and competencies to manage complex and large scale building assets in a sustainable and resilient manner.
The programme is curated in a stackable and modular way so that students can choose to study individual courses which can be accumulated to obtain a graduate certificate, a graduate diploma or a full master's degree. This flexible arrangement will benefit busy working adults who may not be able to commit a long period of time to obtain a full graduate qualification.
Students who are interested in getting a master’s degree should apply for direct admission into the Master of Built Environment (MBE-SPE) or Master of Management (MMGT).
Students who signed up for GDFMT and are interested to proceed to master’s degree should wait for the letter of invitation which will be sent out after the release of all the results from their GD courses (stackable pathway).
Unique Features of the Programme
- Classes are taught by academics and senior industry practitioners with many years of relevant experience in the built environment sector.
- Overseas and local guest speakers will be invited to share their knowledge and experience.
- The Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management (GDFMT) is stackable from the Graduate Certificate in Facilities Management (GCFM), and students may choose to proceed to either the Master of Management (MMGT-FM) or Master of Built Environment (MBE-SPE). This is in line with the nation's emphasis on stackable credentials to facilitate lifelong learning.
Career Prospects
Graduates from the GDFMT programme will be recognised by industry partners and the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). They can take up mid-level management and leadership roles in Asset, Property & Facilities Management.
Programme Structure
To graduate with Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management, students are required to complete 30 credit units (cu) which consists of six compulsory core courses. However, they can also opt to exit with the GCFM upon completion of 15 cu of courses. Most courses are based on a 5 cu configuration unless stated otherwise.
Students have to maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 in their coursework as part of the fulfilment of the GDFMT programme. Students need a minimum CGPA of 3.0 to proceed to Master of Built Environment or Master of Management.
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
Refer to general admission criteria for graduate programmes.
Applicants with a recognised bachelor's degree in Facilities Management or preferably a related field to the Built Environment sector.
Applicants with relevant work experience but with other qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
This programme is currently unable to take in international students, i.e., you must be a Singapore citizen, permanent resident or a resident in Singapore (e.g., Employment Pass holder) in order to apply for admission.
Financial Assistance
The University offers course fee concession for selected graduate programmes. Please click here for more details.