Facilities Management - MSc - Full-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 Based over three trimesters, the course will involve lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. Trimester 1 Strategic Management (Built Environment & Engineering), Law & Administration, Building Economics Trimester 2 Facilities Management 1, Facilities Management 2, Property Asset Management Trimester 3 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 glanceEntry 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 Table2012/3 2013/4 Scotland £3,750 £3,750 European Union £3,750 £3,750 Rest of UK £3,750 £3,750 Overseas £10,350 £10,760 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.