Facilities Management, MSc

Program Overview

The MSc in Facilities Management from the University of Greenwich is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage commercial and business properties. The distance-learning program allows flexibility and focuses on developing a broad understanding of the field, fostering expertise in key areas, and enhancing problem-solving and communication abilities, preparing graduates for a diverse range of career options in the facilities management industry.

Program Outline

Facilities Management, MSc - University of Greenwich

Degree Overview:

This MSc in Facilities Management is a flexible, distance-learning program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively manage commercial and business properties. It recognizes the diverse nature of the facilities management role and allows students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and needs.

Objectives:

• Develop a holistic understanding of the corporate environment and its needs.
• Enhance expertise in key areas of facilities management.
• Develop transferable skills, including telecommunications and IT.
• Grow the ability to coordinate physical workspace with the people and organization involved, ensuring efficient and effective use of business-related property.
• Management Principles (DL) (20 credits): This module explores fundamental management concepts and theories, equipping students with the skills to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Delivering Sustainable Built Environments (DL) (20 credits): This module focuses on the principles and practices of sustainable building design and construction, emphasizing environmental responsibility and resource efficiency.
• Property Appraisal (20 credits): This module covers the principles and techniques of property valuation, including market analysis, data collection, and valuation methods.
• Research Methods (DL) (10 credits): This module introduces students to research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and the principles of academic writing.

Year 2:

• Project Management (DL) (20 credits): This module explores the principles and practices of project management, covering planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Dissertation (Built En't) (DL) (40) (40 credits): This module requires students to conduct independent research on a chosen topic related to facilities management, culminating in a written dissertation.
• Property Development & Finance (20 credits): This module examines the financial aspects of property development, including investment appraisal, financing options, and risk management.

Assessment:

• Assessment is primarily through coursework.
• Some modules may include practice assessments to monitor progress and facilitate continual improvement.
• Each year has two formal summative assessments that contribute to the final grade.
• Feedback on assignments is provided within 15 working days.

Teaching:

• Learning is primarily through self-study.
• Students are encouraged to attend study schools at the start of each term (September and January).
• Teaching is delivered by experts who are both academic and professionally qualified in construction, property, and surveying practices.
• Staff have extensive global experience and their research and consultancy work inform academic delivery.

Careers:

• The course prepares students for a transition from education to employment in the facilities management industry.
• The sector requires graduates with specialist expertise, creative thinking, deadline-driven and project-minded skills, and the ability to manage digital workflows in an enterprising manner.
• Career options are wide-ranging and include space management, transportation, and security services.

Other:

• The course is offered as a two-year distance-learning master's degree.
• It is part of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Partnership Portfolio.
• Students are encouraged to become members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and attend monthly meetings.
• The workload for part-time students is comparable to a part-time job (approximately 18-20 hours per week).
• Students have access to Microsoft Project and RICS BCIS online.
• Pastoral support is provided throughout the studies, including personal tutors and access to training in study skills, dissertation preparation, and employability.