FACILITY & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT - Corenet

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
Advance with world class education
Master of Science in
Facility &
Environment
Management
2013 Intake
The BCA Academy has partnered with
University College London (UCL), which
is ranked 4 th in the world, to deliver
the first global postgraduate Master of
Science degree in Facility and Environment
Management in Singapore.
The primary aim of the programme is
to enable participants to achieve an
integrated understanding of the basic
knowledge and operational skills required
for the good management of buildings,
their environments, facilities and support
services. The programme focuses be on
effective planning, design, management,
maintenance and adaptation of buildings,
to ensure they function appropriately and
efficiently to meet specified needs.

Programme Structure
The two-year part-time programme commences in September every
year. It consists of eight modules and a research project. Each module is
complemented by site visit and guest lecture by local industry practitioner.
No Module Title No. of credits
Core Modules
1 Introduction to Facility Management 15
2 Management Concepts for Facilities ^ 15
3 Environment Management and Sustainability 15
4 Space and Workplace Management 15
5 Service Operations Management 15
6 Facility Management Law ^ 15
7 Research Report 60
Elective Modules
Two electives are required for the programme (Details are available at a
later stage).
^ denotes fortnightly evening sessions
Delivery
Fully taught by the UCL Faculty, the programme will be delivered through:
i) 3.5 days teaching block, Wednesday through Saturday; and
ii) Distant-learning mode, where 3 modules will be delivered fortnightly
via video-conferencing together with the UK cohorts.
Admission Criteria
The applicant should have a recognised degree with relevant working
experience. Those without first degree but have substantial work
experience in facilities management are eligible to apply. All applications
are subjected to approval by the UCL.
Course Fee and Registration
The course fee is S$33,100 (before GST) and could be paid in four (4)
instalments. Registration closes on 17 May 2013.
Award
Participants who satisfy the graduation requirements will be awarded the
degree of Master of Science in Facility and Environment Management. Such
award, including the transcripts, will be the same as those conferred for
studies on campus at UCL.
Scholarship and Sponsorship
Scholarship and sponsorship will be available. Details will be released at
a later date.
Green Mark Facilities Manager (GMFM)
Graduates who have taken the relevant modules and awarded the
MSc in Facility and Environment Management (conducted at the
BCA Academy) are considered to have fulfilled the ‘Certification Course
for Green Mark Facilities Manager (GMFM)’ requirement for Certified
GMFM. Please refer to http://www.bca.gov.sg/GreenMark/gm_
manager.html for full certification requirements.
What existing
students say about
the programme
“The in-depth knowledge acquired through
the programmes from esteemed lecturers,
classmates, and the wide reading materials
made available by UCL enhances my FM
skills set to another level and deepens my
understanding of FM practices and scope.”
Chew King Mun
Senior Manager (Facilities),
CPG Facilities Management.
“The programme enabled me to have a
deeper grasp of what sustainability means
for buildings. It also created a great
platform for the FM professionals to share
their views and work experiences.”
Loh Long Chiang
Operations Manager,
AsiaMalls Management Pte Ltd.
“This course uplifted the image of Facility
Managers being viewed from old fashioned
cleaning, repairs and maintenance experts
to management experts who equipped
with leadership, critical thinking, research
and exploration skills etc.”
C.V. Kumar
General Manager,
Comfort Management Pte Ltd
For more details, please call 6248 9824
or visit www.bcaa.edu.sg/MScFEM.aspx.
All information in this document is correct at the time of print.