Facilities Management

Mission Statement

The Facilities Management program prepares students to assume leadership roles in managing an organization’s built environment, either as internal employees or as external service providers. The program equips students with the capabilities to effectively manage the entire facilities life cycle: They can direct planning, design and construction activities and ensure that they are fully coordinated with the operations, maintenance and services functions. They ensure that the organization’s concern for a solid bottom line, social responsibility and environmental sustainability is reflected in how the organization’s facility assets are positioned, operated, maintained and serviced. The program draws from NYC’s vibrant real estate environment: Innovative approaches to emerging technologies, risk management, industry case studies, sustainable practices, cost effectiveness and ethical values distinguish our alumni as they lead the efforts to advance the quality of the built environment.

The Facilities Management program within the School of Architecture at Pratt Institute seeks to provide the strategic and managerial context that is needed for professionals to effectively plan, finance, design, build and operate an organization’s build environment.  

Goals and Objectives

The Master of Science program in Facilities Management, accredited by the International Facility Management Association Foundation, is committed to prepare its graduates to be professionals and problem-solvers that can assume executive responsibilities in the management of an organization's built environment. 

Graduates of the Facilities Management Master Program will:

Be able to design an effective Facilities Management function

1. Be able to maximize the value of a built environment to further an organization's mission and vision

• Be able to analyze and design the processes needed to manage the entire facilities asset life cycle.
• Understand the parties involved in these processes, their roles and responsibilities.
• Understand the strategic value that is generated by each of these processes.
• Be able to manage the change needed to make the Facilities function more productive.

Possess the technical skills needed to be effective in FM

2. Have a solid grasp of what facilities are and how they are managed throughout their lifecycle

•  Understand the systems that comprise a "facility".
•  Understand how local and international market and regulatory forces impact facilities, and how they are valuated and assessed.
•  Understand how facilities are being development and planned.
•  Understand the core principles of Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Regulatory Compliance, Construction Management, Maintenance,  Operations and Service Delivery.
•  Understand how facilities can be managed and enhanced to reflect principles of environmental sustainability and corporate  responsibility.

Possess the managerial skills to be effective in complex environments

3.  Be able to communicate and lead effectively and have the necessary financial skills

•  Be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
•  Be able to direct and motivate multi-disciplinary teams effectively across all facility lifecycle processes, and/or to play a role as a               valuable team member. 
•  Apply the principles of finance and accounting to improve the economic position of the organization's built environment. 
•  Apply the legal principles to effectively negotiate real estate transactions, manage contracts or hire professional services.
•  Understand the importance of ethical practice.

Understand the concept of Excellence

4.  Possess the skills to be effective in FM

•  Deliver quality outcomes that exceed stakeholder expectations.
•  Use key performance metrics to continuously improve organizational performance.
•  Effectively utilize Facilities Information Systems (BIM/CAFM/IWMS/CMMS etc) to support operational, managerial and strategic goals.

Possess a passion for lifelong learning

5. Appreciate the broadness of facilities management and develop an interest to continuously expand their knowledge

What is Facilities Management? 

• Facilities Management is a profession charged to provide organizations with an appropriate built environment.  Facilities Managers represent an organization’s interests with respect to the facility assets: they translate the strategic requirements of the organization into facilities master plans; they identify optimal real estate investments; they manage real estate transactions and capital construction project; they enhance the organization’s productivity and staff satisfaction through effective building operations and maintenance; and they provide the necessary facility support services to optimize organizational performance.

• Facilities Management is a management discipline with a specific focus on the built environment. It combines general management studies (strategy, leadership, communication, finance, accounting, law) with facility-related subject areas such as Corporate Real Estate, Real Property Management, Fixed Asset Management, Planning, Design & Construction, Facilities Valuation and Audits, Space Management, Property Management, Maintenance, Operations and Services Management. Integrated in all subjects is the focus on profitability, environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

Who studies Facilities Management?

• Facilities Managers come from a wide range of backgrounds. A career in FM can start with a first degree in Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, Real Estate or Engineering, but many of our students come from entirely different fields, such as Management, Finance, the Humanities, Psychology and others. Our students often have a strong passion for the industry of their choice: Our graduates manage Facilities for Fashion Designers, Businesses, Hotels, Universities, Museums, Hospitals, Residences, Non-Profits, Transportation Systems or Government agencies.

Who employs Facilities Managers?

• Every company and organization has a Facilities Management function. Depending on the industry type and the size of the organization, this function may be labeled differently, such as “Corporate Real Estate”, “Property Management”, “Asset Management” or “Office Management”. Some organizations outsource this function to Facilities Service Provider.  Consequently, our graduates have a wide range of opportunities to choose from. Facilities Management jobs tend to be stable, they are unlikely to be offshored, and they are relatively well paid.

 

Watch our videos about Facilities Management:

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Master of Science in Facilities Management

The Facilities Management Program  is located in Pratt's Manhattan Center, in close proximity to some of the world's best known facilities. The evening program is taught by practitioners with extensive industry experience in fields related to Facilities, Property and Real Estate Management. Case studies, site visits and internship opportunities expose students to a wide range of practical challenges in New York City. The evening program, with its convenient location on 14th street, is ideal for people with busy full-time jobs.

The Facilities Management program is part of Pratt Institute's "Programs for Sustainable Planning and Development" and allows students to choose electives from a wide variety of related fields.

Course Modules in International Facilities Management provide students with the opportunity to cooperate with international students in New York City or to travel abroad for intensive studies.

The program is accredited by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and provides students with the leadership and management skills needed to successfully manage the property portfolio of a large organization.

Click here for course requirements.

Minor in Facilities Management

The Department of Facilities Management offers a 9 credit Minor to graduate students in the following departments:

Architecture, City & Regional Planning, Urban Environmental Systems Management, Historic Preservation and Interior Design.  Students may apply to the Minor in Facilities Management program through their advisor at any point during their academic career.  The completion of the Minor will be noted on the student's transcript but will not be shown on the diploma.

Minor Requirements:

Required Course:

• Principles of Facilities Management
• Additional Courses must be taken from the following:  
• Real Estate Development
• Managerial Accounting & Finance
• Strategic Planning & Management
• Economic Evaluation of Facilities
• Computer Applications for Facilities Managers
• Facility Programming & Design
• Project Management
• Facility Maintenance & Operations
• Legal Issues
• Concept & Strategies: Telecommunications

For a total of 9 credits minimum.

Please Contact Us

Harriet Markis, Chair
Facilities Management
Pratt Manhattan
144 West 14th Street,  4th Floor
New York, NY  10022
212-647-7524
fm@pratt.edu

 

 

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Admission Requirements

Undergraduate degrees in business, architecture, interior design, construction management, and engineering fields are considered preferable for admission. Applicants with a bachelor's degree in other fields are also eligible but may be required to take noncredit courses in technical subjects prior to registering for required courses.

Applicants for admission to the Master of Science in the Facilities Management program must submit a statement of purpose in essay format (600 words minimum) to support the application for advanced studies. The statement should indicate an awareness of the issues addressed in the Facilities Management program and describe the reasons behind your interest in pursuing this degree.  The GRE or GMAT exams are optional.

Request Information on Facilities Management
Apply for Admission On-Line

Admission Interviews
Interviews are recommended and may be scheduled by contacting the department.

Informal Open House
Prospective students of the Pratt Institute Facilities Management Program are always welcome to drop by on the first Tuesday of each month from 5-8pm during the Fall and Spring semesters and meet the Chair. RSVP preferred, contact fm@pratt.edu  (May 1st, 2012 has been cancelled)

Non - Degree
Persons interested in taking Facilities Management courses for credit as a non-matriculated student may do so by applying directly to the Registar's office. These credits are transferable.