Erie Community College, State University of New York

BUILDING MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Program Description

The Building Management and Maintenance curriculum prepares students to assume key positions in fields of facility operations and property management. There is a great need for highly-trained individuals to operate, manage, and maintain various kinds of facilities both locally and nationally. The curriculum is unique among New York State Colleges in providing this technical and managerial training.

The student will gain knowledge in the following areas: operation of a building’s mechanical system, overview of the building trades, managerial/supervisory skills, and business practices. Our program aims to develop skills which are needed for planning, scheduling, and controlling the efficient operation and repair of state-of-the-art equipment and buildings.

The facilities operations and property management fields will require a thorough understanding of the construction and maintenance process. This is accomplished by utilizing trade specific software for estimating, project management, preventative maintenance, and computer aided drawing (CAD). The training will also include computer simulations which provide students both problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. The curriculum provides hands-on activities to augment and complete the education of the student.

Positions our graduates may acquire include: Facilities Managers, Director of Building Services, Building Inspectors, Building Automation Controls Technicians, Building Engineers, Property Managers, Building Mechanics, and Sales Representatives for Building Services and Products.

Although this degree is designed for students entering the work force, there are also transfer agreements with the local colleges. Graduates may transfer credits to Empire State College toward a B.P.S. (Baccalaureate of Professional Studies) in Facilities Management, Sports Facilities Management, or in Business Administration. Some graduates have also transferred to the State University of New York College (Buffalo State) at Buffalo’s Vocational Education Department to pursue teaching professions in the trades.

Degree: Associate in Occupational Studies
Hegis: 5317
Curriculum Code: 0576
Total Degree Credits: 66.5
Campus Location: City
Engineering & Technologies Division