{"id":3417,"date":"2021-02-04T16:42:06","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T21:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eptura.wpengine.com\/discover-more\/blog\/facility-management-mba\/"},"modified":"2024-09-10T00:34:07","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T04:34:07","slug":"facility-management-mba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/facility-management-mba\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There a Need for Facility Planning in MBA Programs?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A\u00a0Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a standout achievement on any r\u00e9sum\u00e9. But what matters more is the focus of study behind that degree. MBA concentrations range from accounting and finance to human resources and business administration\u2014each with studies that emphasize these areas of focus.<\/p>\n

These different routes to an MBA create an important foundation of understanding for different careers and professions. And while finance, administration, and the like are all cornerstones of modern business operations, so, increasingly, are facility planning and management. It begs the question: is there a need for facility planning in MBA programs?<\/p>\n

Traditional MBA tracks\u00a0cover three umbrellas: entrepreneurship, leadership, and finance. Depending on a person\u2019s intended career track, they\u2019ll start with these umbrellas and explore opportunities below them. For example, if you\u2019re aiming for the C-suite, you\u2019ll pursue a leadership MBA\u2014something in the realm of global operations management or strategic risk management.<\/p>\n

Making the case for an MBA program dedicated to facility planning starts by understanding which umbrella it fits under\u2014and that\u2019s more difficult than it might seem. It\u2019s easy to rule out the\u00a0entrepreneurship track; however, facility planning lends itself to both leadership and finance, albeit indirectly. Facility professionals provide workplace insights and information used by executives and finance managers, which means they fit both and neither of these tracks. The solution\u00a0to where it might fit is simpler.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a fourth MBA track that\u2019s increasing in popularity: the general MBA. This is more of a \u201cjack of all trades\u201d type of MBA that\u2019s less focused on a discipline and more focused on\u00a0aspects of business operations.\u00a0Facilities touch every aspect of business\u00a0operations, which would make\u00a0facility planning a\u00a0strategic focus for anyone pursuing a general MBA.<\/p>\n

Certificates are a good start<\/h2>\n

Right now, most MBA programs touch on facility planning in a tangential way. To get a clear, refined, focused education on facility planning and management, professionals need to pursue a certificate. Some of the most popular\u00a0facility management certifications<\/a> include:<\/p>\n