Overview
The Facilities Management (FM) programme is a partnership between the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), Singapore Polytechnic (SP), and the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Academy.
In line with the recently launched Construction Industry Transformation Map and Real Estate Industry Transformation Map (ITMs), the Facilities Management programme aims to prepare future-ready graduates that demonstrate knowledge and skills that go beyond traditional facility management and be able to adapt to global trends and new technologies to ensure a well-managed and sustainable built environment.
Students may pursue Facilities Management as a single major or in combination with a minor. The recommended minors are: Accountancy, Analytics, Business, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Events Management, Financial Technology, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Organisation Management, Procurement Management, and Supply Chain Management.
Our Edge
- Offering greater learning and career flexibility where students can pair their FM major with any minor programmes or any free electives offered by the university
- A faculty of academics with relevant industry experience and senior industry practitioners as instructors
- Accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
- Graduate with professional certificates such as Green Mark Accredited Professional (GMAP) and Internal Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 41001. *see FAQ for more details on the courses and certificate issuance requirements.
Career Prospects
Graduates with a degree in facilities management will be well equipped to pursue successful careers in Asset, Property & Facilities Management.
Programme Structure
To graduate with a basic degree, students are required to complete 130 credit units (cu), which include:- 20 cu of SUSS Core courses
- 60 cu of Major Compulsory courses
- 20 cu of Major Elective courses
- 30 cu of Minor or Free Electives
The BSc Facilities Management curriculum is structured such that it covers the 11 core competencies identified by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), namely:
- communications
- quality
- technology
- operations and maintenance
- human factors
- finance and business
- emergency planning and business continuity
- leadership and strategy
- real estate and property management
- project management
- environmental stewardship and sustainability.
The curriculum is structured such that:
- Level 1 courses cover the foundational skills related to facilities management.
- Level 2 courses consist of the core facilities management courses.
- Level 3 courses focus on the advanced facilities management courses, and supported by programme-specific elective courses.
Curriculum
Admission Requirements
Refer to general admission criteria for undergraduate programmes.
Applicants with relevant diploma from BCA Academy may be considered for admission.
Shortlisted applicants are required to undergo an interview and/or take written admission or other evaluation tests as may be prescribed by SUSS from time to time.
Financial Assistance
There are also various types of financial aid available to students who need financial assistance. Please click here for more details.