University of Greenwich - Facilities Management MSc

University of Greenwich

Facilities Management MSc

Our flexible Master’s in Facilities Management by distance learning will help you respond to the needs of different organisations to make the best use of commercial and business property.

This MSc in Facilities Management recognises the broad and diverse nature of the facilities management role and allows you to tailor your studies to your needs and interests. You'll develop a holistic view of the corporate environment and enhance your expertise in key areas. You can also work on transferable skills including telecommunications and IT.

Our Facilities Management course was developed in response to growing industry demand for graduates with a suitable range of skills. The course aims to grow your ability to co-ordinate physical workspace with the people and organisation involved, allowing the efficient and effective use of business-related property.

  • This course is offered as a two-year distance-learning master’s degree.
  • Develop your awareness, understanding and critical appreciation of the subject.
  • Build professional, research and decision-making skills in property and the facilities management sector.
  • Gain a holistic view of what corporate environments need and enhance their expertise in key areas.
  • This course is part of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Partnership Portfolio

Career Prospects

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This course is aimed at preparing you to make the transition from education to employment in the industry. The facilities management sector needs graduates with specialist expertise, but also creative thinkers who are deadline-driven and project-minded and capable of managing digital workflows in an enterprising manner and taking initiative. This is the kind of approach we encourage and help you to develop.

Career options are wide-ranging. They include space management, transportation and security services.

Do you provide employability services?

The School of Design has an Employability Officer for students to consult about specific opportunities relevant to the course. They work closely with professionals in industry to ensure you are well-prepared for the workplace and have already begun to build your professional network by the time you graduate.

The central Employability and Careers Service also provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops.

Course Details

Year 1

Compulsory modules.
Facilities Management (DL) (20 credits)
Management Principles (DL) (20 credits)
Delivering Sustainable Built Environments (DL) (20 credits)
Property Appraisal (20 credits)

Optional Modules
Critical Thinking (DL) (10 credits)
Research Methods (DL) (10 credits)

Optional Modules
Critical Thinking (DL) (10 credits)
Research Methods (DL) (10 credits)

Year 2

Compulsory modules.
Project Management (DL) (20 credits)
Dissertation (Built En't) (DL) (40) (40 credits)
Property Development & Finance (20 credits)

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