Educational Programs:

IFMA Boston is committed to assisting our membership to strengthen their professional skills, increase their value as a business team member, work towards professional credentialing, acquire practical tips and techniques and develop comprehensive action plans for their organization. Throughout the year we provide opportunities for weekly study halls to prepare for the CFM certification exam.  We also organize and promote additional professional training that we feel is important to our members in the areas of disaster planning, finance, and asset management.

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Massachusetts Maritime Academy:
Bachelor of Science in Facilities Engineering –The Facilities Engineering (FENG) program prepares graduates for careers in facilities engineering, management, and operations. Facilities engineers are responsible for the safe, economical, compliant and sustainable operation of various equipment and systems in large facilities such as manufacturing plants, office buildings, hospitals, and power plants.

The FENG cooperative (co-op) program provides students with excellent opportunities to learn first-hand about various industries, establish professional contacts, and develop future employment opportunities.  The program requires students to complete at least three experiential co-ops as part of their FENG degree requirements.

The FENG program offers students the opportunity to sit for the Massachusetts Stationary Engineer license and/or the Massachusetts Municipal Waste Water Operators license examinations. Other professional certifications are also available. Initial licensure and/or certification better prepare the student for employment and future career advancement.

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MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS

Wentworth Insitute of Technology:

Master of Science in Facility Management (online)

The Master of Science in Facility Management (MSFM) program at Wentworth Institute of Technology is designed to educate students in foundational post-graduate management principles and enhanced facility management skills and knowledge. Students will learn the leadership and business skills necessary to respond to the demand to keep their facilities highly efficient and functional. Coursework will also integrate elements of several related disciplines, including: project management, finance, real estate, humans and their working environment, space planning, building operations and maintenance, and quality assessment. The MSFM program is designed for working professionals, as an on-campus format (as well as an online format) with convenient evening classes and a cohort format that allows students to complete the degree in less than two (2) years while still being able to work full-time and fulfill their personal responsibilities.

Hands-on, experiential learning opportunities will give you the skills and knowledge you need to meet the changing demands of the built environment. Learn the fundamentals of project management, space planning, resiliency and real estate. And develop the essential leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills in demand by over 65% of all employers. Cap your experience with original research and an optional master’s thesis to help develop practical solutions to real-world challenges.  Students can complete their degree in one year (3 semesters).

The Master of Science in Facility Management focuses on the core competencies in demand in today's competitive job market including:

• Communication
• Analytical skills
• Decision making
• Leadership
• Space planning
• Project Management
  
  

The flexible curriculum allows for taking cross-disciplinary courses spanning Architecture and Civil Engineering.

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Master of Science in Project Management

The Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) is designed for working professionals who want to advance their technical skills while learning the most up-to-date and innovative management strategies. In this program, students will gain valuable, hands-on experience in initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project–on time and on budget–using the latest project management software and technology. Our unique mix of courses, including Troubled Projects, ERP, and Virtual Project Management will give you a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing IT environment, and can get you well on the road to becoming an advanced project manager in less than two years.  Benefits include: a fully online format that lets you balance work, life and school, a flexible, part-time program that can be completed in less than two (2) years, PMI-certified faculty and skills and techniques you can use in a wide range of applications.

Upon completion, Master of Science in Project Management graduates will be able to:

• Create, manage and deliver a project plan from inception to completion, including project scope, risk, quality and performance metrics

• Evaluate potential projects and justify the selection of an appropriate project portfolio

• Effectively communicate and ethically manage project teams, including virtual teams, using appropriate project management tools and techniques

• Manage ERP projects and gain efficiencies through business process integration and automation.

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy:

Master’s of Science degree in Facilities Management – Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Graduate and Continuing Education Division offers a unique graduate degree in Facilities Management. This true executive style format allows personal time in the classroom and individualized attention from the instructors. The sixteen month program is built from the triple bottom line up. It integrates the social aspect through organizing people and policies, the economic piece through finance and project management and finally incorporates the environmental facet through energy management and emergency preparedness.

This degree is designed to provide current and prospective facilities managers with the personal, interpersonal, and group skills necessary to implement creative ideas and thus reduce the gap between good ideas and accepted practices.

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Masters of Science in Emergency Management – a four year program with coursework that has been developed for each of three key concepts; hazard, risk, and disaster. The program component for hazard and risk (risk management) consists of a framework that explores four states in assessment and management including Risk Assessment, Control Analysis, Strategy Section and Implementation and Evaluation. In the case of disaster, the students study the different temporal stages in a disaster cycle, including; Mitigation or Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery. The program’s depth and range of practical coursework and experience, provides an EM graduate, the skills for a smooth transition from college to a profession in the emergency management field.

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CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Boston University Center for Professional Education -The BU FM Certificate Program is designed for practicing facility management professionals. Boston University’s Certificate in Facilities Management explores core disciplines within the field, insuring that students obtain the knowledge necessary to develop and execute the strategic and operational mission of corporate facilities management.

Certificates are awarded in Facilities Management upon successful completion of eight courses.

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Additionally BU offers the following related certificate programs in Real Estate.

IFMA International On-Demand Learning
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