Grow Your Career in Facilities Management
100% ONLINE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN A HIGH-DEMAND FIELD.
Facility Management Graduate Certificate Online
Gain the specialized skills and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified facilities manager.
CAREER-READY SKILLS
Gain the knowledge and skills to thrive on the job.
FLEXIBLE, 100% ONLINE
Earn your certificate on a schedule that fits your life.
TAUGHT BY WORLD-RENOWNED FACULTY
Learn from experts with extensive facility management industry experience.
Build Your Career in an Important and Growing Industry
Facilities management is a $1 trillion global industry with 25 million practicing facility management professionals worldwide. The UTSA online graduate certificate program will help you prepare to make an immediate impact in this growing field.
JOIN THE NEXT GENERATION OF FACILITY MANAGEMENT LEADERS
There is a global need for professionally trained facility managers, according to the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). With the number of facilities management positions projected to rise in the next decade, and many seasoned managers on the cusp of retirement, employers need well-trained professionals from varying fields to fill these roles.
To complete the online graduate certificate program, you’ll take five courses in key areas:
- Facilities Management Professional Trends
- Operations and Maintenance of Built Assets
- Project Management, Planning, and Execution
- Business and Financial Aspects of Facilities Management
- Facilities Management Leadership and Strategy
100% ONLINE, DESIGNED TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE
Coursework is offered 100% online, so you can keep your work, life, and education in balance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the program cost?
Tuition for the Online Graduate Certificate in Facility Management program is $685 per credit hour.
The price quoted above reflects the total per-credit-hour cost of tuition and fees for exclusively online students. Most classes are three credit hours. The total cost can vary depending on the hours needed and possible transfer credits.
UTSA Online reserves the right to modify tuition and fees without prior notice, upon approval by The University of Texas Board of Regents.
Under state law, the UT Board of Regents is authorized to set tuition. The UT Board of Regents may consider the proposed tuition and fee increases at an upcoming board meeting. For this reason, your registration is not considered final until after the Board’s action setting tuition and fees for each academic year.
What financial aid and resources are available?
IFMA members are eligible for a 10% tuition discount.
What careers can I pursue with a Graduate Certificate in Facility Management?
Upon program completion, you’ll be well-qualified to pursue or advance a career in a wide range of areas within facility management. In the past 12 months alone, there were more than 118,000 job postings for facilities management occupational positions in the U.S. and more than 10,000 in Texas.
How long will it take to complete the certificate?
It typically takes approximately six months to a year to complete the Online Graduate Certificate in Facility Management’s five courses. Precise timeline depends on course load taken by the student.
What are the admissions requirements for this program?
In addition to meeting university certificate program requirements, applicants should also have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, architecture, sciences, business, or other facility management-related fields and disciplines. Practicing facility managers with at least two years of experience in facility management and a bachelor’s degree in other fields may also be admitted. However, we also consider life-and work-related experiences, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet these criteria.
Take Your First Step
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