Facilities Management, A.A.S.

Overview

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Introduction to Facilities Management

Facilities managers are the people who plan and manage the buildings, grounds and systems of businesses and institutions. Often working behind the scenes, as a group they are involved in a broad array of activities: planning, management, finance, design and building operations issues.

This program will provide you with a foundational education addressing the multi-disciplinary nature of the field and prepare you for diverse job opportunities. The core of the Facilities Management curriculum helps you gain a basic technical knowledge of heating, cooling, construction, codes, processes, systems and business management.

Degree & Certificate Options

The Facilities Management program offers the following Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree:

• Facilities Management (A.A.S.)

Program Goals

Upon completion of the Facilities Management A.A.S. degree, you will be prepared to transfer to a 4-year college or university with a solid background in facilities management or become employed in an entry-level facilities management position.

Curriculum

Admissions Requirements

In addition to college-wide admissions requirements, you must:

• Successfully complete high school Algebra I and II

Technical Standards

To be successful in this program requires:

• The physical strength to maneuver and/or lift heavy objects
• Good manual dexterity
• Adequate vision (adaptive equipment acceptable)
• Adequate hearing (adaptive equipment acceptable)

Incoming Transfer Policy

You may transfer credits earned at other accredited institutions provided a grade of “C” or better has been earned in courses with equivalent content. Appropriate transfer credits may be accepted within a 10-year timeframe.

Curriculum

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the A.A.S. in Facilities Management, you will be prepared to work in a variety of management positions in both public and private institutions and organizations.

Courses in this program are designed to give you theoretical knowledge, hands-on practice and applied training opportunities in occupations like business and finance, leadership and strategic planning, operations and maintenance, real estate and property management, environmental stewardship and sustainability, human resources, communications, project management and quality improvement.

Acquired Skills

Students who graduate from this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of construction theory and sustainable building practices
• Demonstrate a knowledge of current codes and standards for facilities
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of electrical equipment and be able to articulate electrical theory
• Demonstrate written and oral proficiency in business communications
• Articulate the fundamentals of management theory and practice
• Apply basic principles of planning, management and real estate practice
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team, using oral and written modes

Employment Opportunities

As a graduate of the Facilities Management program, you may find employment in positions like:

• Administrative Services Manager
• Building & Systems Analyst
• Entry-level Facilities Management 
• Facility Manager or Director
• Plant Maintenance Engineer
• and More!

Potential Salary

There is a wide range of jobs in the facilities management industry. See below for the average salary range of a “Facilities Manager” position in central New Hampshire. (Career Coach, 2024)

Entry Level: $63,763
Mid-Range: $103,547
Highly Experienced: $164,721

Outgoing Transfer Opportunities

As a Facilities Management student, you may choose to continue your studies and transfer credits to 4-year institutions such as:

• Southern NH University
• UNH-Manchester
• … and many more!