Facilities Management is a Bachelor Degree program (100% Online) offered by Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis, MN. The program takes 2 years to complete, with a total tuition of $66,381.
Program Overview
Modern facilities are varied, complex, and high-tech, which means the commercial, industrial, real estate management, and public works sectors are all looking for professionals to manage the operations and maintenance of their properties.
Dunwoody College’s Facilities Management program is a multidisciplinary bachelor’s completion degree that prepares students to manage the operations and maintenance of buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and real estate.
This degree is specifically suited for students with a two-year degree in construction, electrical, HVAC, welding, or surveying/civil engineering.
Your coursework will cover a variety of topics in areas such as construction management, HVAC, electrical, estimating, and business management. You’ll learn to develop and lead projects and manage teams all while making sure that tasks are carried out using best practices in quality, security, and safety.
Through project-based learning, you’ll gain expertise in managing building usage, construction planning, scheduling, estimating, contracts, energy efficiency and usage, construction accounting and finance, and property development. And you’ll be using industry-standard software, including CAD/Revit, Bluebeam, and Procore.
Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to pursue a career in nearly every industry, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, construction, IT, and government.
What sets this Program apart
Online students will experience one-of-a-kind, innovative, project-based learning in the virtual space with industry-leading software and technology. Programs offer flexible, barrier-free, online learning options for students and working professionals.
Dunwoody is approved to be a nation-wide provider of online education by the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) and offers its online programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories.
Students are provided a Dunwoody-issued laptop and the industry-leading software needed, shipped before the start of the semester; the hands-on work is software based.
Admission Requirements and Process
Students applying for admission to Dunwoody College of Technology must provide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center. Admission decisions are based on a careful, overall assessment of each student’s academic preparation and performance, as well as the additional information provided in the application. Additional requirements may be required for certain programs.
Program requirements. Already have a two-year technical degree? This online completion degree accepts a block transfer of up to 40 technical credits.
General Requirements
- Two-year technical degreeAlready have a two-year technical degree? This online completion degree accepts a block transfer of up to 40 technical credits.
- High school diploma or GEDProvide a final, official high school transcript (with graduation date) or a GED score from a recognized GED testing center.
- College transcriptsIf you have completed college credits and intend to apply for federal financial aid, or want the credits considered for transfer, an official transcript from that institution is…
- Admission reviewAdmission decisions weigh coursework through high school graduation, any previous college-level coursework, grade point average and the application essay.
- Test scores optionalACT, SAT or PSAT scores are considered if available but are not required.
- ImmunizationMinnesota law (M.S. 135A.14) requires students born after 1956 to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps and rubella; accepted students fill out an immunization…
- OrientationOrientation is an enrollment requirement for all new students; admitted students are mailed information on Orientation sessions.
Application Process
- 1Fill out an application for admissionRegister for Dunwoody’s Admissions portal and start your application; you can save your progress and come back to it.
- 2Provide official transcriptsRequest official transcripts from all educational institutions attended (including high school), sent directly to the Dunwoody Admissions Office, or have your GED scores sent.
- 3Talk with an admissions counselorTalk with an admissions counselor to ensure Dunwoody is the right fit; transfer students can also set up a transfer evaluation.
- 4Admissions decisionYour completed file goes to the admissions committee, which meets once a week; students are notified of decisions within four business days.
- 5Apply for financial aidComplete the FAFSA (Dunwoody school code 004641); a completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships.FAFSA Code for Minneapolis Campus: 004641Complete FAFSA Application
Program Schedule
Length of program. 2 years (4 semesters).
Classes offered. Distance Learning.
Available starts. Fall Semester; Spring Semester.
Online format. Classes are structured to include individually-paced learning and synchronous sessions in large and small-group formats; online students can attend part- or full-time.
Upcoming start dates. January 25, 2027, August 30, 2027, January 24, 2028 (per the 2026-2027 academic calendar).
- January 25th, 2027
- August 30th, 2027
- January 24th, 2028
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Program cost (2026-27). Total program tuition is $66,381 (Year 3: $33,975; Year 4: $32,406). Required fees (device) total $1,556 and books, supplies, materials and course/program fees total $2,157, for an estimated total program cost of $70,094.
Online pricing. Dunwoody utilizes the same price structure for its online offerings as it does for its in-person programs; laptops and software are included in the overall price.
Cost of attendance. For the 2025-26 academic year Dunwoody lists average annual costs (which vary by program) of $27,704 tuition, $744 books and supplies and $710 fees, plus living expenses of $3,898 food, $11,766 on-campus or $12,106 off-campus housing, $2,000 transportation and $2,200 miscellaneous.
Financial aid. Most Dunwoody students receive some form of financial aid, including federal and state grants, federal loans and work study. Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); Dunwoody’s federal school code is 004641. A completed FAFSA is also required to be considered for Dunwoody scholarships, and each year Dunwoody gives out nearly $4 million in scholarship funding.
Minnesota programs. Dunwoody participates in the Minnesota State Grant, Dream Act, Postsecondary Child Care Grant, GI Bill Scholarship, Indian Scholarship, Fostering Independence Grant, State Work-Study and SELF Loan programs.
Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes Dunwoody as a Benefits Eligible College, and Dunwoody is a Yellow Ribbon School. Dunwoody waives the application fee and enrollment fees for veterans and military students.
Payment plans. Dunwoody offers a payment plan option for students to divide the balance owed each semester into smaller payments; students must enroll in the payment plan each semester.
Curriculum
The Facilities Management (FMGT), Bachelor of Science requires 120 credits (including 45 transfer credits). By the end of this program, students will be able to:
- Create operational strategies to plan, manage, and lead projects.
- Apply business tools to plan and budget for facility needs.
- Distinguish among various facilities management roles.
- Apply leadership principles to organizations, teams, and people.
- Integrate principles and practices of quality and safety.
Class topics include:
- Construction planning, estimating, and scheduling
- Construction accounting and finance
- Real estate and property development
- Safety engineering
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
Common job titles. Possible job titles upon graduation include:
- Facilities Manager
- Operations Manager
- Building Services Engineer
- Sustainability Coordinator
- Corporate Real Estate Manager
Average salary. $62k (Average Salary for Construction Sciences graduates; 2023-24 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report, as shown on the program page).
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Dunwoody College of Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Minneapolis Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 9 students whose race or ethnicity was not reported are included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 99.4% rather than 100%.
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