Facilities Management - MSc - Part-time

These days, it’s no longer enough for a business to simply own and run property and other property-based resources. They must be managed economically, efficiently and effectively, so as to provide maximum income or output. This course will train you in the principles and methods of successful facilities management, from technological processes to commercial considerations. You will gain insights and make valuable contacts through industry visits and guest speakers.

These days, it's no longer enough for business to simply own and run property and other property-based resources. They must be managed economically, efficiently and effectively, so as to provide maximum income or output. This course will train you in the principles and methods of successful facilities management, from technological processes to commercial considerations. You'll gain insights and make valuable contacts through industry visits and guest speakers who are current industry practitioners. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, this internationally-recognised course will provide you with a stepping stone to professional qualifications. Broad-based in its outlook, it caters to students from a wide range of backgrounds who can bring skills from their current disciplines to the field. Ideally, you'll have a construction-related degree, but those with degrees in Management, Accountancy or even Social Sciences have successfully completed the course. Through direct teaching and research, you'll learn the principles involved in facilities management. You'll develop your ability to analyse, assess and design solutions, and gain an understanding of the business drivers and constraints that influence these solutions. Problem solving skills will be highlighted, as well as effective communication and presentation methods. Professionally accredited by: View Full Screen

What's involved This course is taught part-time over two years with attendance of one day per week. Each year is split up in to three trimesters. You'll study one or two modules per trimester for the first two years and spend your third year working on a focused piece of research. You'll learn through various methods including lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and independent study. This course can also be studied full-time. Year 1 Strategic Management (Built Environment & Engineering), Law & Administration, Facilities Management 1, Property Asset Management Year 2 Facilities Management 2, Building Economics, Dissertation For detailed information on individual modules, visit the Module Description page Professional accreditation Please ensure that if you are seeking a course which leads to accreditation with a professional body you have checked what the requirements are or have contacted us for specific advice. We cannot accept any responsibility if the course you select does not subsequently meet your requirements.

Requirements at a glance Entry to the course The course is targeted at those with a property-related degree, though graduates from other backgrounds are encouraged to apply. You'll require a recognised honours degree (or other qualification at equivalent level), or a lower level qualification and appropriate experience.Fees Table Fees 2012/132013/14 Home/EU£570£570per 20cr PC/PDHome/EU£350£35060cr DissertationOverseas£1,550£1,614per 20cr PC/PDOverseas£1,050£1,08060cr Dissertation Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.