Bachelor of Science in Facility Management

The BS Program, offered through the Architecture and Facility Management Department within the College of Engineering Technology, is one of a broad array of two- and four-year programs focused on design, construction, and control of the built environment. The program has been designed as an upper division specialization for graduates of Ferris State University and community college Associate Degree Programs in Architectural Technology and related curricula. Accommodation may be made for graduates of other programs outside the construction disciplines.

The program is accredited by the International Facility Management Association as achieving the highest standards of the association's guidelines for formal facility management education. Also, all of the faculty currently teaching in the program are licensed architects and/or hold the IFMA Certified Facility Manager (CFM) designation.

Facility Management is a significant function within the corporate structure. As defined within the International Facility Management Association's (IFMA) official statement: It is ". . . the practice of coordinating the physical workplace with the people and the work of the organization . . . integrating the principles of business administration, architecture and the behavioral and engineering sciences."

The Baccalaureate Program in Facility Management at Ferris State University has been developed to meet this specification. A core of general education, business studies, building technology, and facility course work provide graduates with the skills, knowledge, and abilities for employment in the growing field of corporate facility management, as well as in related areas with consulting and service firms.


Program Objectives

  • Provide a foundation in mathematics and physical science, behavioral science, written and verbal communication, and computer skills.
  • Provide a solid foundation in business and management and its application to Facility Management.
  • Develop an ability to use the tools and techniques of the facility manager.
  • Develop an understanding of facility analysis, planning and design.
  • Develop knowledge of the architectural and construction process.
  • Develop knowledge of contemporary office technology and philosophy.
  • Develop knowledge of building systems technology and the proper operation and care of those systems.

Degree Requirements

  • A minimum of 65 semester credits of prescribed study.
  • GPA of 2.0 or more in major degree courses.

Admittance Requirements

  • Application for admission should be submitted by February 15 prior to fall semester requested.
  • Associate Degree from Architectural Technology or equivalent program or 60+ credit hours.
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Students not holding an AAS degree in Architectural Technology from Ferris State University may require additional courses to meet University General Education Requirements as listed in the current Ferris State University Catalog. These students may contact the Architecture and Facility Management Department Chair to determine their individual curriculum requirements prior to enrolling in the program.