Building services programs are usually found within engineering departments. Studies often focus on the basics of mechanical and electrical engineering to give students the ability to develop skills in creating comfortable, sustainable and energy-efficient buildings.

An associate degree is an undergraduate degree offered in the US and a few other countries. Associate degrees are a qualification below a bachelor's degree. Many students earn associate degrees during their first few years of higher education. Since they usually require about two years of study, these degrees can act either as job qualifications or as precursors to more advanced degrees.