UTS course code: C02006
Testamur title: Doctor of Facility Management
Abbreviation: DFM
Course fee: $300 per cp¹ (local); $7,800 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 144

Footnotes:
1. The whole cost of the program is based on completion in six semesters, however students can take a maximum of eight semesters to complete the program at greater cost.

Overview
Course aims
Advanced standing
Attendance
Course duration
Course structure

Overview

Facility management is a diverse range of practices that aim to align infrastructure with core business goals. The Facility Management courses are designed for graduates and experienced professionals who want to take a more strategic role in the development and operation of built assets in a context of sustainable design, productivity, risk minimisation, quality enhancement and value maximisation.

Courses in Facility Management are predominantly delivered in an electronic distance learning mode. Rather than the conventional face-to-face discussions, content is conveyed through various technology formats, including CD-ROM, software simulations, electronic slideshow presentations, online documents, email and video conferencing. The research component comprises regular face-to-face meetings with the allocated supervisor.

Course aims

The professional doctorate in Facility Management is characterised not only by research directed at specific industry problems, but by the formation of alliances with leading academics, and the ability to undertake both research and coursework off-campus. An international panel of industrial supervisors is used to mentor students in key locations worldwide, and it is expected that such an eminent group will encourage course applications from senior practitioners who wish to learn from recognised experts in their discipline.

Advanced standing

Suitably qualified applicants may be given up to 36 credit points advanced standing in coursework.

Attendance

The Doctor of Facility Management is delivered in an electronic mode (off-campus in conjunction with selected education partners). Coursework comprises 48 credit points of advanced discipline study that is selected and tailored according to a student's previous formal knowledge and experience. Coursework normally includes instruction in research skills, methodology formulation and analysis techniques in the first semester.

Course duration

The Doctor of Facility Management is offered on a six-semester, full-time or equivalent part-time basis. It comprises one-third coursework and two-thirds research thesis.

Course structure

The course comprises completion of 144 credit points from the following subject list:

Footnotes:
1. May be substituted with other subjects of equal scope offered by offshore institutions.