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24. BAFSM – B.A. (Facility and Services Management)

BAFSM – B.A. (Facility and Services Management)

Programme Overview

Particulars

Details

Programme Name

BAFSM – B.A. (Facility and Services Management)

Programme Type

Degree Programme

Mode of Learning

Open Distance Learning (ODL)

School

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Management (SOTHSM)

Duration

Minimum Duration: 48 Months
Maximum Duration: 96 Months

Medium of Instruction

English

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 or equivalent qualification

Programme Fee

INR ₹10,500/- for the full programme

Programme Coordinators

Dr. Jatashankar Ramprasad Tewari
Professor, SOTHSM
Email: jstewari@ignou.ac.in

Dr. Paramita Suklabaidya
Professor, SOTHSM
Email: paramitaz@ignou.ac.in

About the Programme

The B.A. (Facility and Services Management) – BAFSM programme is designed to provide students with professional knowledge and practical skills related to facility management, maintenance operations, housekeeping, safety management, sanitation, hospitality services, and organizational administration.

The programme focuses on the management of residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. Students learn about building maintenance, fire and safety systems, hygiene management, waste management, accommodation services, catering facilities, emergency preparedness, and business management practices.

The course combines technical knowledge with managerial and communication skills to prepare learners for careers in facility management, hospitality services, infrastructure maintenance, property management, and corporate administration.

This programme is suitable for students interested in careers in facility management companies, hotels, hospitals, malls, corporate offices, educational institutions, housing societies, and hospitality industries.

Course Structure

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BFOC-101

Introduction to Building and Maintenance

6 Credits

BFO-003

Basics of Facility Management

6 Credits

BFO-008

Managing Housekeeping Services

6 Credits

BFO-005

Fire Safety in Facilities

6 Credits

BFO-007

Safety and Security in Facilities

6 Credits

BFO-010

Hygiene, Sanitation and Waste Management

6 Credits

BFOC-102

Material Management in Facilities

6 Credits

BFO-014

Practice and Applications of Facility Management-I

6 Credits

BFO-017

Practice and Applications of Facility Management-II

6 Credits

BFO-018

Entrepreneurship in Small and Medium Business

6 Credits

BEGAE-182

English Communication Skills

4 Credits

BFO-001

Basics of Management

As prescribed by the university

BFO-002

Building Services and Maintenance-I

As prescribed by the university

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BEGLA-136

English at Workplace

6 Credits

BEVAE-181

Environmental Studies

4 Credits

BFO-004

Building Services and Maintenance-II

As prescribed by the university

Semester 3

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CIT-001

Fundamentals of Computer Systems

4 Credits

BFO-006

Professional Ethics

As prescribed by the university

Semester 4

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

CIT-002

Introduction to Information Technology

4 Credits

BFO-009

Human Resource Management

As prescribed by the university

BFO-011

Managing Facilities (Catering Facilities)

As prescribed by the university

Semester 5

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BFO-012

Basic Accounts and Finance

As prescribed by the university

BFO-013

Material Management

As prescribed by the university

BFO-015

Managing Facilities-II (Accommodation Facilities)

As prescribed by the university

Semester 6

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BFO-016

Emergency Preparedness

As prescribed by the university

Additional Course

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BMDG-171

Disability, Society and Culture

As prescribed by the university