Philadelphia Institute of Science and Technology

Facility and Building Management

Building Management System (BMS) is a control system used to monitor and manage building environment systems such as mechanical, electrical and electromechanical services. At PHILLY-TECH, students will learn about the building management system through business courses in management, accounting and human resource management. Students will learn the application of software and the computer-based system in the building maintenance for the safety of the building operation.

Throughout the program, students will also receive training in soft skills such as communication, customer service, and project management. The curriculum will be regularly updated to keep up with evolving technology and industry standards in facility and building management. Graduates of this program will be prepared for careers in facility management, building management, and related fields.

This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to manage and maintain facilities and buildings effectively.

Facility and Building Management

Diploma in Facility and Building Management

Duration: 2 years (8 Trimesters)

BMA 100: Introduction to Facility Management

  • Overview of facility management and its importance
  • The role of facility managers in various sectors
  • Historical development of facility management

OCSAF 100: Occupational Safety

  • Workplace safety regulations and practices
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Recognizing and avoiding hazards in facility management

BSCOM 100: Building Systems and Components

  • Understanding building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)
  • Components and equipment in buildings
  • Building codes and regulations

PRMAN 100: Management Principles

  • Basic management principles
  • Communication and leadership in facility management
  • Teamwork and collaboration

BMPSC 100: Maintenance Planning and Scheduling

  • Maintenance strategies and planning
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance
  • Equipment and system downtime management

BEMAN 100: Energy Management

  • Energy conservation and efficiency
  • Energy audits and data analysis
  • Renewable energy and sustainable practices

BAUTO 100: Building Automation and Technology

  • Introduction to building automation systems (BAS)
  • Use of technology in facility management
  • Software for facility management and data analysis

BEMER 100: Emergency Management

  • Developing emergency plans and procedures
  • Response to emergencies (fire, natural disasters, etc.)
  • Business continuity planning

BSPPU 100: Space Planning and Utilization

  • Space management and optimization
  • Workplace design and ergonomics
  • Office layouts and utilization

SGREB 100: Sustainability and Green Building

Sustainable facility management practices

Green building design and certification

Waste management and recycling

VENMAN 100: Contract and Vendor Management

  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Vendor selection and evaluation
  • Legal and financial aspects of contracts

FBMAN 100: Financial Management in Facility Management

  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Asset management and depreciation
  • Financial metrics and performance measurement

FBCON 100: Renovation and Construction Projects

  • Managing renovation and construction projects
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Quality control and project completion

FBINSP 100: Facility Inspection and Auditing

  • Routine inspections and audits
  • Compliance with regulations and standards
  • Audit reports and corrective actions

CUSSER 100: Tenant and Customer Service

  • Providing quality service to tenants and customers
  • Communication and conflict resolution
  • Customer satisfaction measurement

FBMTES 100: Practical Training and Final Assessment

  • Hands-on experience in facility and building management
  • Final assessment and evaluation of practical skills

Successful completion of the program leads to the award of the Diploma in Facility and Building Management.

Trimester 3:

ATRADE 100: Global Trade in Agriculture Commodities

ATRADE 102: Commodity Trading Simulation

ARISK 102: Commodity Risk Assessment and Mitigation

AECON 102: Agribusiness Planning and Development

Trimester 4:

ACM 102: Commodity Futures and Options

AENVI 100: Environmental Sustainability in Agriculture Commodities

AMREG 102: Market Research and Analysis

ASTOR 100: Storage and Warehousing Management

ACPROJ 100: Agriculture Commodities Management Capstone Project

Students have to contact the school administration if they want to take extra credits or transfer credits to pursue the Diploma Certificate or Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in their field of interest.  Students will select required number courses in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements graduation for the A.A.S.  Some of these courses can be transferred directly from and to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline.  Students should speak with an advisor before doing so these selective courses are required for all students.

  • Selected Communication Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

ENGL 100: Fundamentals of Speech

CPL    100: Career Planning  

CPL    101: Communications and Career Strategies

ENGL 101: Composition

ENGL 102: composition

  • Selected Mathematics Course (Choose two for Diploma or three for the Associate)

MATH 100:General Math

MATH 101:Intermediate Algebra

MATH 102:College Algebra

  • Selected Social Science Course (Choose two for Diploma or four for the Associate)

ECON 105:Leadership

ECON 101:Principles of Microeconomics I

ECON 102:Principles of Macroeconomics II

SOC    101:Introduction to Sociology

PSYC  101: Introduction to Psychology

HIST   101: History