Qualification Regulations
Part I
These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.
Part II
Admission
1. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management requires candidates to:
(a) meet the university’s admission requirements as specified;
(b) have been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; and
(c) have completed at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Qualification requirements
2. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management shall follow a programme of study that shall consist of courses totalling at least 120 credits, comprising:
(a) at least 75 credits at 300-level or above;
(b) any compulsory courses listed in the Schedule for the qualification;
and including:
(c) attending field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials, and laboratories as required.
Specialisations
3. The Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management is awarded without a specialisation.
Student progression
4. In cases of sufficient merit, the Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management may be awarded with distinction if completed in one year of full-time study or three years of part-time study.
Completion requirements
5. Any timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates will apply.
6. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of the Academic Board, be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.
Unsatisfactory academic progress
7. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.
Schedule for the Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
- Courses
- Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
- Course code
- Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- Credits
- Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- Specialisations
- Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Compulsory Courses (Choose 120 credits from)
Course code: 115114 Finance Fundamentals 15 credits
This course introduces analytical techniques for evaluating personal and business investment and financing decisions, including coverage of the context and environment in which these decisions are made.
View full course detailsCourse code: 152350 Strategic Management and Governance 15 credits
An examination of strategic management concepts, the tools and techniques of strategic analysis, and issues associated with governance including business ethics.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218201 Construction Technology and Services II 15 credits
This course covers the construction methods and materials used in commercial buildings. Students will examine installation of services and facilities for comfort and energy performance of commercial buildings including in a 3D digital environment.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218204 Construction Contracts and Legal Principles 15 credits
An introduction to basic legal principles and contexts that may affect construction projects in New Zealand including a basic introduction to the Treaty of Waitangi. It includes an introduction to Commonwealth legal systems and basic principles of the law of contract and tort. These are then extended to legal principles affecting construction contracts and an introduction to construction dispute resolution methods.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218329 Facilities Management for Construction Managers 15 credits
The course covers the concepts and principles of managing built facilities. It covers strategic aspects of facilities management, space planning management, support services, building performance, and sustainability. Review of software applications in facility management to also enable 6D digital asset management.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218344 Managing Risk and Operational Sustainability 15 credits
This course introduces the broader concepts of risk and decision making as they relate to the operation, maintenance and disposal of assets. Application of sustainability principles and practices to meet business objectives. Business continuity and emergency planning at a high level/policy.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218346 Digital Evolution of Facilities Management 15 credits
This course introduces students to different digital tools used by construction practitioners for the efficient management of facilities and assets. Students learn the advantages and disadvantages of digital technologies and information systems in the context of design, operation, maintenance, retrofit and disposal of facilities using a mixture of theoretical concepts and practical application.
View full course detailsCourse code: 218352 Facilities and Asset Maintenance 15 credits
An examination of concepts and strategies for the operation and maintenance of assets and facilities. Students will apply asset management assessment frameworks for planning and maintenance in facilities management.
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