Conestoga College

Conestoga College

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

This dynamic four-year co-op degree focuses on the built environment employing architectural processes from the strategic planning phase through to occupancy and redesign/re-use. This program is the only one of its kind in Canada, highlighting both project management and facility management. Through a unique project-based learning environment, students learn and apply their knowledge to real-world projects using creativity and critical problem solving. Students will gain strong foundations in architecture, construction, basic engineering and business; comprehensive insight into project and facility management; and have additional exposure to liberal arts disciplines and practical applications for the business enterprise. Graduates entering the workforce, will have unsurpassed skills in leadership, teamwork and individual initiative in addition to their discipline-specific knowledge and practical skills.

Architecture-Project and Facility Management is accredited by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and graduates are eligible to become Certified Facility Managers after three years work experience. The program is also recognized by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Students are able to write the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam after completion of year 3 and graduates are eligible to apply for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification after related work experience and writing the PMP exam.

The opportunity exists for students who have completed a related advanced three-year diploma program to bridge or transfer into the third year of this program.

DEPARTMENT

Engineering / IT

ADDRESS

850 Fountain Street Cambridge, Ontario, Canada N3H0A8

TELEPHONE

(519) 748-5220 ext 2278

CONTACT PERSON

Professor James Bechard

E-MAIL

jbechard@constogac.on.ca

DEGREE LEVEL

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DEGREE OFFERING INFORMATION

Our program is focused in Project and Facility Management in the field of built environment - architecture. It is a 4 year Bachelor of Applied Technology degree with 4 Internship (co-op) education opportunities.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

12, with 16 months of opportunity to complete

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Yes

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION(S)

IFMA Foundation