Because of the broad scope of the program, it incorporates course work from several disciplines and integrates the expertise of University faculty, notably in areas such as the nationally renowned Marriott School of Management and award winning faculty in Construction Management. Students enjoy a close advisory relationship with the program coordinator. The department sponsors student chapters of the International Facilities Management Association and the Association of Physical Plant Administrators. These are all available and are incorporated into the program. There are a variety of internships and cooperative-education opportunities through BYU's physical plant operation as well as with local business and industry.
Limited scholarships are available.
However, the student is able to earn a significant portion of educational expenses through cooperative education and internships, especially in the later portion of the program . Employment can be found with colleges and universities, hospitals and health care centers, governmental agencies, recreational complexes, airports, large industrial plants, and other institutions or businesses that have large facilities. Responsibilities encompass supervision of planning, renovation, and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Attention is given to employee health and safety, security, disaster planning, and environmental concerns. The program is broad based and prepares managers for all types of facilities, with salaries among the upper-level of university graduates.