Program Overview

Facilities Management

Prepare for an In-demand Career Field

Program Overview

Gain the basic knowledge of construction materials, processes and systems, business management, and real estate areas in the Facilities Management program. You can choose the Construction concentration, which leads to positions in construction management, scheduling, managing building systems. The Design concentration provides you with skills to enter facility management, space programmer/planner, or move coordinator positions. You will be ready for entry-level positions, with the option of transferring to a bachelor's degree program.

Program Details

• Program Duration: 2 Year Program
• Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
• Total Credit Hours: 60

Admission Requirements

• Students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission.
• Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses in addition to the requirements of their degree program.

General Education Requirements

• All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above.
• Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements

• To qualify for the A.A.S. degree in Facilities Management, a student must complete a minimum of 60 credits (Construction Concentration) or 62 credits (Design Concentration) as prescribed and attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average).

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Interpret architectural and construction drawings and documents, and utilize computer and manual systems for communication in drafting and documentation.
• Describe various relevant building materials and methods and related building technologies and products.
• Apply basic principles of planning, management and real estate practice.
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team, using graphic, oral and written modes.

For Construction Concentration Only:

• Describe the process of project planning, estimating and management

For Design Concentration only:

• Solve specific design problems by synthesizing and applying technical, historical, cultural and theoretical concepts as well as knowledge of finish materials and methods, furnishings and related interior products.

Course Sequence

Semester 1

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required. Most courses will fulfill general education requirements
• Course Number and Name: ADC 101 - Introduction to Design and Construction
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: Major Course Tech Comp
• Course Number and Name: ADC 103 - CAD Basics
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes: A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required
  • Course Type: Major Course Tech Comp
• Course Number and Name: ADC 133 - Project Management in Construction (Construction) or ADC 109 - Design Studio I (Design Concentration)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes: Concentration Elective
  • Course Type: Major Course
• Course Number and Name: ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes: Must complete ENGL 101 with minimum grade of "C" or better
  • Course Type: WRI 1/ENGL 101
• Course Number and Name: MATH 137 - Geometry for Design
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes: Transfer institutions vary on the MATH courses accepted for transfer. Consult transfer agreements and departmental advisors or the specific schools to determine choice.
  • Course Type: Quantitative Reasoning

Semester 2

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
• Course Number and Name: ADC 112 - Construction Materials and Detailing: Properties
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: Major Course
• Course Number and Name: ADC 146 - Construction Contacts and Business Practices
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: Major Course
• Course Number and Name: ADC 253 - Environmental Systems I
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: Major Course
• Course Number and Name: ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: WRI 2/ ENGL 102
• Course Number and Name: ADC 176 / HIST 176 - Philadelphia History: Architecture and Planning
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation

Semester 3

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
• Course Number and Name: ADC 136 - Construction Safety and Building Codes
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes: Concentration Elective
  • Course Type: Major Course
• Course Number and Name: ADC 163 - Architectural Visualization with Autodesk Revit (Construction Concentration) or ADC 160 - Presentation Techniques (Design Concentration)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes: Concentration Elective
  • Course Type: Oral Communication/ Creative Expression
• Course Number and Name: ADC 246 - Contracts and Specifications (Construction Concentration) or ADC 159 - Design Studio II (Design Concentration)
  • Credits: 3 or 4 credits
  • Advisory Notes: Concentration Elective
  • Course Type:
• Course Number and Name: ECON 182 - Principles of Economics (Microeconomics)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes: This is the only Social Science course that counts for this Program.
  • Course Type: Social Science

Semester 4

• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
• Course Number and Name: ADC 261 - Construction Management and Scheduling (Construction Concentration) or ADC 192 - Color and Lighting (Design Concentration)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes: Concentration Elective
  • Course Type: Major Course
• Course Number and Name: MNGT 141 - Principles of Management or MNGT 142 - Management Information Systems or MNGT 262 - Business Law
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: Directed Elective
• Course Number and Name: ADC 254 - Environmental Systems II
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: Major Course
• Course Number and Name: RE 101 - Real Estate Fundamentals
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type:
• Course Number and Name: EASC 111 - Environmental Conservation or EASC 111H - Environmental Conservation (Honors)
  • Credits: 3 credits
  • Advisory Notes:
  • Course Type: Scientific Reasoning

Career Outlook

• Median Salary of a Property, Real Estate and Community Association Manager: $66,229
• Number of Jobs in the Region: 1,330
• 10-year Job Outlook in the Region for a Property, Real Estate and Community Association Manager: +12.1%

Featured Career

• Property, Real Estate and Community Association Manager
  • Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties.
  • Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).
  • Starting Pay: $39,715
  • Typical Tasks:
    • Provide day-to-day upkeep of buildings, such as offices, apartment buildings or shopping centers
    • Show prospective tenants property space for lease
    • Create budgets
    • Maintain contracts with clients
    • Oversee budgets, equipment purchase and upkeep, landscaping and security

Related Programs

• Architecture
• Engineering
• Applied Engineering Technology
• Architectural Visualization Proficiency Certificate