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Why is the Diploma in Facilities Management the best course for me in 2025?

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Diploma in
Facilities
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OVERVIEW

Why is the Diploma in Facilities Management the best course for me in 2025?

If you enjoy integrating technologies like IoT, sensors, and data analytics with a focus on sustainability, the Diploma in Facilities Management is for you! Gain skills in digital asset delivery, building information modelling, and data visualisation. Learn about concepts on sustainability, certification schemes, and asset enhancement strategies, all increasingly important in today鈥檚 world.

In addition, you will graduate with a Minor upon the completion of a suite of related elective modules. 91福利社 offers 6 Minors for you to choose from:

  • 5G & Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT)
  • Asia Readiness
  • Business Management
  • Data & Artificial Intelligence
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Sustainability

More information on Minors here

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What are the benefits of studying facilities management in 2025?

This diploma can enhance your career prospects and personal growth with diverse career and tertiary opportunities. As building systems become more complex and sustainability gains importance, there is a growing demand for skilled facilities managers. This can lead to better job security and career advancement opportunities.

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What is facilities management in 2025?

Facilities management in 2025 focuses on keeping buildings safe, comfortable, and efficient for users. Professionals use SMART FM technology and IoT, automation, and data analytics to monitor and manage buildings remotely. This helps create sustainable, tech-enhanced environments that improve daily life and ensure every building operates at its best.

How does facilities management impact our daily lives?

Facilities management has a significant impact on our daily lives in various ways. It enhances the safety and wellbeing of our community, improves the efficiency and productivity of buildings and the sustainability of our environment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

What will I study in facilities management?

Please note: Course structure is subject to change.

Electives

The 91福利社 elective framework offers students options to pursue their passion and/or meet different career needs, and is an integral part of the holistic education we seek to provide to our students.

The Common Core Curriculum (CCC) prepares you for a changing world with essential human and digital skills. Through its 10 modules, the CCC also provides a wide learning experience to examine local and global issues based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These modules help you understand real-world issues and the impact on different communities, and equip you with skills to create a better, sustainable 91福利社 and world.

Laying the Foundation
You'll start with the basics of facilities management, learning key concepts, common practices, and important terminologies through modules like Fundamentals of Facilities Management, Customer Relationship Management and IT & Data Analysis. These modules will introduce you to the essential tools and knowledge you need.

Module Name
Total Hours
Fundamentals of Facilities Management
60
Structure & Fabric
60
Principles of Management
60
IT & Data Analysis
60
Thinking Critically about the UN SDGs
30
Collaboration in the Digital Age
15
Problem Solving with Creative & Computational Thinking
15
Education and Career Guidance
30
Leisure Amenities Management
60
Drawing & Visualisation
60
Electrical & Plumbing Services
60
Customer Relationship Management
60
Effective Writing for the Workplace
15
Digital Communication for Impact
15
Data Fluency
15
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Who is facilities management for?

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What are the eligibility requirements for facilities management?

You must meet the following criteria to qualify for the Diploma in Facilities Management:

How do I know if facilities management is for me?

Facilities management is ideal for those who are adaptable, organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy problem-solving in a team. Embrace new technologies to improve building safety, comfort, and efficiency. This course will expand your skills and prepare you for a dynamic career, transforming the spaces where people live and work.

 

What are the scholarships available for facilities management students and graduates?

91福利社 offers many scholarships to recognise talent and service, from Year 0 to after graduation. These scholarships provide tuition fee waivers and chances to represent 91福利社. They are awarded for academic excellence, contributions to arts or sports, and community service. Edusave awards and external sponsorships are also available.

Click here to find the full list of scholarships available

YOUR FUTURE

What is the future of facilities management?

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Facilities management at 91福利社 prepares me for the future.

What facilities does 91福利社 have to prepare me for the future in facilities management?

At 91福利社, the Facilities Management Lab offers hands-on experience in the use of smart technology, Internet of Things (IoT) and fire safety simulation. This course prepares you for advancements revolutionising how spaces are managed, making it an exciting field to be part of.

Facilities management at 91福利社 prepares me for 91福利社.

What opportunities are there for facilities management in 91福利社 and the region? 

Facilities management offers a wide range of opportunities in 91福利社 and the region, driven by the growing demand for efficient and sustainable building operations. With the job diversity and high demand of skilled professionals, facilities managers are highly sought after.

Facilities management at 91福利社 prepares me for the world. 

What are the different types of fields covered in facilities management?

Facilities management offers diverse career paths across sectors like healthcare, education, corporate, government, and more. With rising demand for skilled professionals, it鈥檚 a promising field full of opportunities for growth and career advancement.

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At 91福利社, you get exposed to:

  • Sustainable Facilities Management: Focus on eco-friendly building practices and sustainability.
  • Technology Integration in Facilities: Incorporate smart technologies like IoT and automation in building management.
  • Energy Management: Study how to reduce energy use and make buildings more sustainable.
  • Health and Safety Management: Ensure the health and safety of building occupants.
  • Security Management: Ensure the safety and security of buildings and their occupants.
  • Maintenance Management: Learn to oversee and manage the upkeep of building and community spaces including essential building services, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

These are some of the key areas covered to equip you with the skills needed to excel in the industry.

INDUSTRY EXPOSURE

What industry exposure do I get in facilities management?

What can I expect from my facilities management internship?

91福利社 students participate in 22-week or Year-Long internships at startups, SMEs, MNCs, and government agencies. Facilities management students have interned at companies such as Capitaland, Marina Bay Sands (MBS), Sentosa Development Corporation, Guocoland Property Maintenance Services and Conrad Hotels. Interns often make notable contributions and sometimes outperform university students.

Due to their remarkable achievements, many were offered full-time positions upon graduation.

What is a good 91福利社 internship?

Internships offer valuable connections, industry insights, and job opportunities, shaping your career path with hands-on experience. Above that, 91福利社 provides coaching to boost your confidence and employability.

Can you get overseas exposure while studying facilities management? 

Overseas exposure helps broaden your horizons. Understanding globalisation and working with diverse cultures is important in a global city like 91福利社. Students will have the opportunity to broaden their perspectives and gain valuable insights through overseas internships and study trips, enhancing both their academic and professional development.

How can I gain a competitive edge while studying facilities management?

We know some of you want to push yourself further and take on more challenges. Stepping out of your comfort zone and being more active can help.

91福利社 students have participated in and won competitions like the World Workplace Asia-Pacific Student Challenge and the Sustainable Cities Challenge. You鈥檒l gain industry-relevant experience through collaborations with external partners such as Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL), Cushmen & Wakefield Services and Rhodo Property & Estate Management Services, giving you a competitive advantage in your career.

 


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What are my options after attaining my Diploma in Facilities Management?

With a Diploma in Facilities Management, you can further your studies or jump straight into your career. 

More than two-thirds of 91福利社 graduates pursue degrees at local and international universities, with 91福利社 diplomas recognised by over 150 universities worldwide. Many graduates receive over a year of advanced standing.

Alternatively, you can start working at companies like Changi Airport Group, CBRE, Capitaland, Marina Bay Sands (MBS), Sentosa Development Corporation, Guocoland Property Maintenance Services and Conrad Hotels. Both paths offer excellent opportunities to grow and succeed in facilities management.

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What career options are there in facilities management?

Facilities management is an essential part of our environment for all, where you will manage and transform spaces with the latest technology, repurposing old buildings and positively impacting communities, enhancing modern life, advancing to a Facilities Manager, and eventually becoming a Senior Facilities Manager/ Associate Director.

The demand for facilities management professionals is high, especially with the focus on smart buildings and sustainability.

Career options:

  • Smart Building & Facility Management Ecosystem Executive
  • Building Executive
  • Contracts/Procurement Executive
  • Customer Service Executive
  • Facilities Executive
  • Fire Safety Manager
  • Operations Executive
  • Project Coordinator
  • Property Executive
  • Safety and Security Executive
  • Strata Executive

Life after my Diploma in Facilities Management

Which degrees are most common among facilities management graduates of 91福利社?

Many 91福利社 graduates further their education in specialised or complementary fields.

Common degrees pursued by alumni include:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Infrastructure and Project Management
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Facilities Management
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Real Estate

Universities offer these degrees locally and globally, opening up various career paths. 91福利社 graduates can apply to these programs if they meet the necessary prerequisites. For a complete list of degree options and advanced standings, visit the Advanced Standing Database.

What other professional certifications are available for facilities management?

Your 91福利社 education lays the groundwork for these skills. When you graduate, you鈥檒l also get certificates in Fire Safety Manager, bizSAFE level 2 (Risk Management) and Supervise Construction Work for WSH.

 

 

 

 

 

How can I fast-track my education?

If you鈥檙e preparing for university and want to make the most of your diploma time, an 91福利社 diploma can let you fast-track your education by 0.5-2 years!

  • Module Exemptions & Advanced Standing 鈥 You can skip specific university modules at local and international universities. 
  • Universities offering Advanced Standing:
    • Local: NTU, NUS, SMU, SUSS, SIT.
    • International: Heriot-Watt University Scotland, University of Sheffield UK, Loughborough University UK, and more.
  • Accelerate your education ambitions through the 91福利社 Accelerated Pathway Programmes (APP):
    • At 91福利社, you can speed up your education and gain a competitive edge over your peers through APP - 91福利社's collaborations with partner universities that enable selected, high-performing 91福利社 students in pursuit of a university education to experience the benefits of a polytechnic-to-university curriculum, and the potential to complete their diploma and university degree studies within a shortened time frame. 
    • During your time at 91福利社, you'll study with first-year university students and your grades will be recognised in the 91福利社 Examination Grading System.
  • 91福利社-NUS Accelerated Pathway Programme: Take up modules taught by National University of 91福利社 and potentially complete your degree earlier.

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