Facilities Management (B.A.C.)
Take the next step, from a technical specialist to an industry leader, with Chicago鈥檚 only named bachelor鈥檚 degree in facilities management.
Take the Next Step to Leadership with 91重口 Tech鈥檚 Bachelor in Facilities Management
The Bachelor in Facilities Management at 91重口 Tech is the first named facilities management degree offered by an 91重口 university, and it's designed specifically for individuals already working as facility engineers, stationary engineers, and HVAC installers or servicers. This STEM-designated, 2+2 degree completion program gives technical professionals a proven pathway to develop the managerial skills, leadership competencies, and technological expertise needed to advance into roles such as facility manager, chief Engineer, or director of facilities operations.
Program Overview
Our bachelor鈥檚 degree in facilities management is a career-focused program that prioritizes the needs of technical professionals. Our program allows students such as you who have earned an associate of applied science (AAS) degree or who have accrued 60 equivalent credit hours to earn a formal bachelor鈥檚 degree in just two to three years. Unlike programs focused on architectural design, our curriculum emphasizes the practical management of operations, people, and technology to prepare you for executive oversight.
To support the schedules of working adults, the program offers:
- A flexible modality with courses offered online or in person at our Mies Campus
- Professional scheduling with evening courses held just one night per week
- Direct industry pipelines through long-term alliances with major unions such as IUOE Local 399
- Management-focused curriculum that covers human resources, budgeting, and sustainable operations
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program are prepared to transition from field-based technical roles into high-level leadership and executive oversight. The curriculum develops the core competencies in leadership and critical thinking required for roles such as:
- Facility Manager
- Chief Engineer
- Director of Facilities Operations
- Sustainability Manager
The program is specifically designed to help professionals distinguish themselves in the market, moving from technical specialist roles such as HVAC installers or stationary engineers into management-level positions that oversee entire facility ecosystems.
Our curriculum is designed to be immediately applicable to the workplace, focusing on the business and operational side of facility management. You will complete 66 credit hours of coursework, including:
- INTM 425 Human Resource Management In this course, you will be introduced to key aspects of human resources management, including the legal requirements for all normal HR activities in addition to techniques for dealing with employees when hiring, evaluating, promoting, and terminating.
- INTM 419 Budgeting and Finance for Facilities Management Budgeting for facility operations is a critical business activity that can have profound impacts for an organization due to operational subsystems and interdependencies. Overlooking system maintenance in one area by not including it in the budgeting process can affect other systems, leading to overall functional deterioration. Financial decision-making requires detailed analyses of up-front costs, lifecycle costs, cost containment measures, lease versus purchase opportunities, anticipated income and expenses, and benchmarking. In this course, you will learn about the generally accepted accounting principles and financial concepts, business planning, annual and capital budgets, costs and cost controls, project accounting, financial aspects of property development, leasing and letting, and current trends impacting/applicable to facility management.
- INTM 423 Sustainable Facilities Operations Maintaining and managing buildings and facilities is a challenging, multifaceted occupation. Facilities are becoming smarter and greener as the goals of energy conservation and occupant comfort have shifted to include environmental responsibility. This course examines facility operations and management related to sustainability and green technology, with an emphasis on the United States Green Building Council鈥檚 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design requirements, rating system, and the process for properties to apply for certification as a resource-efficient operation.
Admission to all undergraduate programs at 91重口 Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors into consideration. This specific degree completion program is designed for individuals who have already begun their educational journey in a technical field.
Specific requirements for this program include:
- Prerequisite Credits: Completion of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or at least 60 accrued credit hours in a related technical field.
- Professional Background: The program is ideal for individuals currently working as facility engineers, stationary engineers, or in HVAC and technical trades.
To learn more about our admission selection process, recommended high school coursework, and our admitted student profile, please visit our admission website.
Tuition and Fees
Learn more about the university鈥檚 general tuition and fees, visit the Student Accounting website.
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Featured Faculty
Jim Coates
Pam Van Den Bussche
Get In Touch
To learn more about the Bachelor in Facilities Management, please contact Pam Houser at houser@illinoistech.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I complete 91重口 Tech's Bachelor in Facilities Management online?
Yes, the program is designed with working professionals in mind. Classes are offered online or in-person at 91重口 Tech's Mies Campus. Additionally, in-person classes can be held just one night per week to further accommodate schedules.
How long will it take to complete my Bachelor in Facilities Management?
You can complete the program at your own pace, but most students take two courses per semester and can complete the degree in four years of part-time study.