Open University Malaysia - (R/345/7/0815 (MQA/FA5721) 08/25)
Master of Facility Management Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 2 years
Learn how to implement the best management practices in facility and building operations with this 100% online Master's program.
Course Overview
The Master of Facility Management is designed to train students in the area of fundamentals of facility management.
- Accessible and flexible
The 100% online Master of Facility Management programme provides working students with a study schedule that suits their professional and personal commitments.
- SIRIM certification
The SIRIM Certified Facility Management System Manager (SIRIM CFMSM) certificate will also be issued to graduates upon successful completion of the programme as per SIRIM requirements.
- Job-ready skills relevant to the industry
Graduates will develop the necessary skill set to solve strategic and operational matters and implement best management practices in facilities and buildings.
- Accreditation
Through Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL), local students can take advantage of their prior work experiences to gain admission to the programme, with a further opportunity to reduce their study duration and costs.
Career paths
This Master's degree is designed to meet the growing demand for professionals in facility management careers such as:
- Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
- Facility Manager
- Building Manager
- Operations and Maintenance Manager
- Healthcare Facilities Operations and Maintenance Manager
Key Facts
May, 2024
September, 2024
Course Structure
The Master of Facility Management programme has 11 core modules and a two-semester master's project.
- Strategic Facility Management
- Organisation and Business Management
- Sustainable Practice in Facility Management
- Contract Management
- Risk Management in Facility Management
- Technology and Innovation in Facility Management
- Asset and Operational Facility Management
- Science and Technical Research Methodology
- Financial Management
- Project Management
- Case Study in Facility Management
Intake Dates
- January
- May
- September
Fees
Local student
RM26,000 (Part time)
International student
RM31,200 (Part time)
Fees are estimation on overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To apply for this course, you must meet either one of the criteria below:
- A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 as accepted by the HEP senate.
- A Bachelor’s degree in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
- A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP senate and with relevant working experience, subject to a rigorous internal assessment.
- A Bachelor’s degree in non-related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 as accepted by the HEP senate and without relevant working experience, subject to passing pre-requisite courses.
- Other equivalent/related qualifications to a Bachelor’s degree recognised by the Malaysian government.
English Language Requirements for International Students
- A minimum of MUET Band 4.0 or CEFR (Mid B2) or equivalent.
APEL.A Entry
- Possess an APEL.A certificate from MQA for admission into Master’s programmes.