Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management (APFM) program at Conestoga College is an interdisciplinary program that combines knowledge and skills from architecture, engineering, project management, facility management, and business. Graduates will be equipped to guide and manage the decision-making process across the life cycle of a building, from planning and design to construction, occupancy, and re-use. The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and decision-making throughout the building lifecycle. Graduates can work in various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management.

Program Outline

Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management (APFM) at Conestoga College

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The APFM program offers a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining knowledge and skills from architecture, engineering, project management, facility management, and business. This holistic approach focuses on the entire building life cycle, from planning and design to construction, occupancy, and re-use. The program emphasizes teamwork, communication, and decision-making throughout the building lifecycle.

Objectives:

• Graduates will be equipped to guide and manage the decision-making process across the life cycle of a building.
• They will possess the agility to contribute to an organization and the building industry across a wide range of stakeholders and project phases.
• Graduates will have the breadth, flexibility, and transferable skills required for diverse future careers and further graduate studies.

Program Description:

This program combines various disciplines to equip students with the expertise needed to manage the entire building life cycle. Graduates will possess the skills to strategically plan, design, construct, manage, and re-use buildings.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Architecture
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Facility Management
• Business

Program Structure:

• The program is four years long with two terms per year.
• Courses focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Project Manager
• Facility Manager
• Building Consultant
• Architectural Technologist
• Construction Manager

Career Opportunities:

• Graduates can work in various industries, including architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management.

Career Outcomes:

• Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in various organizations.

Other:

Program Supplies:

• The 2023 program supplies are available as a PDF document.

Graduates of Diploma Programs:

• Graduates of three-year diploma programs in architectural or construction engineering technology may apply for transfer credits and bridge into the APFM program.