Minor Degrees in Facility Management
Two minor degree options are available to students enrolled in other BS or higher level degrees at Ferris State University. These degree options help prepare non-technically oriented students to effectively participate in the facility planning & facility operation processes where they may be employed and for students who are entering professions where they may be required to manage a facility. This option is most appropriate for students in the Hotel Management, Music Industry Management, Resort Management, Recreation and Leisure Management, HVACR, and Allied Health programs.
Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 18 semester credits of prescribed study.
- GPA of 2.0 or more in minor degree courses.
- 50% of credits must be 300+ level.
- 50% of credits must be Ferris State University credits.
Admittance Requirements
- Enrolled in a Baccalaureate or higher degree at Ferris State University other than Facility Management.
- While Minor Degree curriculums require specific courses, it is the student's responsibility to obtain general technical knowledge of buildings and construction.
For additional information call the Architectural Technology and Facility Management Department at 231-591-3100.
Facility Operations Management Minor
This minor degree is most suited for students who expect to be involved in the operations and management of the physical aspects of the facilities in which they practice.
ARCH 112 - Structural Materials, Systems and Codes
ARCH 115 - Interior and Exterior Finishes and Systems
FMAN 321 - Principles of Facility Management
FMAN 322 - Project Management
FMAN 451 - Planning and Budgeting for Operations
HVAC 483 - HVACR Building Systems
Facility Planning Management Minor
This minor degree is most suited for students who expect to be involved in the planning and management of the physical aspects of the facilities in which they practice.
ARCH 112 - Structural Materials, Systems and Codes
ARCH 115 - Interior and Exterior Finishes and Systems
FMAN 321 - Principles of Facility Management
FMAN 322 - Project Management
FMAN 331 - Facility Programming and the Design Process
FMAN 441 - Property Development and Planning
