Built Asset Management

Program Overview

The Built Asset Management program at Ulster University equips participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage built assets, ensuring their value is optimized while minimizing costs and risks. The course comprises modules covering strategic interaction, property resource management, and life cycle management. Graduates can pursue careers as built asset managers, facilities managers, or property consultants.

Program Outline

These assets are essential components of an organization's property, and effective management ensures their value is optimized while minimizing costs, risks, and performance issues.

Outline:

The course comprises individual modules covering various aspects of built asset management:

• Strategic Interaction and Organizational Requirements: This module explores the interaction between organizational objectives and property requirements to establish a successful alignment strategy.
Each module requires active participation during four Mondays in Semester 2, 2024, from 9:15 AM to 6:15 PM. The specific dates are as follows:
• Monday, 29 January 2024
• Monday, 19 February 2024
• Monday, 11 March 2024
• Monday, 29 April 2024
Please note that dates are subject to change.

Assessment:

This course utilizes a 100% coursework assessment approach, comprising three components:

Written Report (50%) on a Built Asset Management Topic:

Participants choose a topic from a provided list and prepare a 4,000-word report.

Written Report (40%) on Problem-Solving and Solutions to Practice Situations:

Based on either real-world scenarios or case studies, participants submit a report identifying a problem, suggesting solutions, and justifying their choices.

Presentation (10%) on Solutions Detailed from the Second Written Report:

Participants deliver a presentation detailing the solutions proposed in their second report and engaging in class discussion.

Teaching:

The teaching approach combines traditional classroom lectures and interactive seminars. Participants are encouraged to engage actively in discussions, share their experiences, and contribute diverse perspectives. The course is delivered by faculty members who are highly experienced professionals in the field, ensuring the curriculum is relevant and practical for real-world application. The faculty is committed to fostering student success and provides individual support whenever required.

Careers:

Upon completing the program, graduates will possess the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a variety of fulfilling careers within the built environment sector. These potential paths include:

• Built Asset Manager: This role focuses on the strategic management of assets within a company or organization, ensuring they align with business needs and objectives.
• Facilities Manager: This role focuses on the operational aspects of maintaining built assets, such as buildings and infrastructure, and ensuring efficient and effective use and upkeep.
• Property Consultant: This role provides professional advice to clients, assisting them in making informed decisions about their properties.
These are just a few examples, and the possibilities are vast for graduates equipped with the insights from this Built Asset Management course.

Other:

• This short course can be taken independently or integrated with other postgraduate courses for further study in the field, leading to a Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Development (PgCertPD).
• Participants are strongly encouraged to engage actively and participate in discussions to gain the full benefit of the learning experience.
• Entry Requirements: Degree in Construction, Architecture, or the Built Environment.

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlements Status Fees:

£559.95

Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees. Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses. Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.