ARBE4303

Facilities Management

Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment School of Architecture and Built Environment

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

BCA Singapore	Semester 2
Callaghan Campus	Semester 2
Distance Education - Callaghan	Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011

This course investigates the theory and practice of facilities management. Elements of strategic and operational facilities management will be discussed in the context of technology, cost, legal/contract, environmental and performance management.

Objectives

On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Identify the evolving nature of facilities management functions and practice
- Relate facilities management functions and practice to the effectiveness of core and non-core operations of business organisations
- Develop strategic business directions and prepare strategic facilities management plans
- Prepare operational facilities management plans.

Content

- Introduction to facilities management
- Strategic facilities management
- Operational facilities management
- Location and space management
- Building systems maintenance management
- Knowledge and information and communication technology management
- Contract management
- Cost management for facilities operations
- Change and culture management
- Performance management

Replacing Course(s)

This replaces and makes amendments to the existing 20 credit course ARBE4322 Facilities Management Theory and Practice

Transition

ARBE4322 Facilities Management Theory and Practices to ARBE4303 Facilities Management

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Not applicable

Modes of Delivery

Distance Learning : IT Based
External Mode
Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Reports	Two reports focusing on facilities management practice, strategic facilities planning and operational facilities planning.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables