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Facilities Management – (M.Sc.)
College of Estate Management
Distance Learning Courses
| Application Deadline: | December 15 | ||
| Location: | Reading / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | February |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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This course is designed for practising facilities managers in the private, public or voluntary sectors from any industry. Examples include financial services, central government, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, supermarkets, air transport, railways, the armed forces and the Environment Agency.
Why study this course?
* Further develop your understanding of facilities management and gain a well-regarded qualification
* study the application of FM practice and strategic management
* Acquire the skills and management expertise to enhance the performance of your business in a sustainable manner
* Become a Member of RICS and/or BIFM
Once you have successfully completed Part 1 you have two options:
* Complete Part 2 with either CEM or the University of Reading to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Facilities Management. This will entitle you to use the designatory letters PGDipFM
* Complete Parts 2 and 3 with the University of Reading to be awarded the MSc in Facilities Management. You will be entitled to use the designatory letters MScFM or simply MSc If you wish to give yourself the option to study for the MSc you must register with the University of Reading at the end of Part 1
Contents
Course outline
Part 1 - Fundamental Elements of Facilities Management
Facilities Management - The Overview concept of facilities management as co-ordinated management of people, processes and workplace; quality management; benchmarking.
The Workplace Space planning and management; building technology; commercial property surveys.
ManagementManagement theory essentials; different forms of organisation; psychology of workplace and people; motivation; leadership; behavioural issues; developing people; statistics as a tool.
Financial Management Principles Accounting theory and methods; asset and liability valuations; budgeting and cash flow analysis; decision making based on cost data; industrial, commercial and property finance; ratio analysis; relevance of depreciation.
Legal Studies English legal framework for FM; basis of contractual and tortious liability; legal estates in land; employment law.
Part 2 - A Co-ordinated Approach to Facilities Management
Information Technology Information systems and technology; types of installation; intellectual property and IT legislation; telecommunications; FM support systems.
Operational Property Portfolio Planning Master planning; action planning; project planning; change management; relocations.
Financial Planning and Control of Facilities Facilities performance and financial management; purchasing; stock control; space; relocation issues; FM role in new development; taxation.
Corporate Real Estate Management Investment appraisal; property management; payback.
The Facilities Support Services Occupant support services; premises support services; resource decision making.
`Communic8´ A case study including four assignments.
Part 3 - Research
Research MethodsDissertationFace-to-face teaching
In Part 1 there are five days´ teaching held in Reading, including one revision session prior to the examinations. Part 2 has four days´ teaching, including a revision session prior to the examinations. There are two separate one-day visits in Part 3. The first teaching dates are to be held on 16 and 17 of February 2010 in Reading. Further details will be sent by your Course Administrator. Please ensure you have registered at least two weeks before the course starts.
Assessment
Part 1: assignments and examinations in each module. Part 2: five modules assessed by examination only and four assignments together make up the Communic8 assessment module. Part 3: coursework only.
Assignments
You will complete assignments according to the timetable of the course as follows:
* Part 1: six assignments
* Part 2: four more complex assignments
* Part 3: two assignments plus dissertation
Exams
Exams are normally held in November and comprise:
* Three 3-hour and two 1½-hour written papers in Part 1
* Three 3-hour and two 1½-hour written papers in Part 2
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Register Now!Requirements
You should have one of the following:
* A first degree or equivalent qualification
* A relevant examined membership of a professional institute
* Sufficient relevant professional experience
The suitability of each candidate´s qualifications will be decided at the discretion of the Course Director.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 220 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 220 |
Accreditation
The MSc in Facilities Management is accredited by RICS. Once you have completed the course you will be eligible to apply for the RICS Assessment of Competence (APC), which leads to Membership. If you have studied a related degree (property or construction) prior to commencing the course you may be able to apply for the APC before completing the MSc. If this is relevant to you, please ask us for details.
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