Facilities Management MSc

Program Overview

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The UCLan MSc in Facilities Management combines theory and practice to equip students for real-world challenges. It covers both hard and soft FM services, with modules in project management, risk assessment, asset management, and leadership development. Graduates will be qualified for diverse career paths and will benefit from guest lecturers, an optional industry placement, and access to state-of-the-art facilities in the Engineering Innovation Centre.

Program Outline

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Facilities Management MSc - Postgraduate - UCLan

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Degree Overview:

The MSc in Facilities Management is designed to meet the growing demand for qualified facilities managers in the UK and abroad. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical training, preparing students for real-world challenges. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the discipline of Facilities Management (FM), including both hard and soft FM services.

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Objectives:

• Develop theoretical, practical, and technological capabilities to pursue a career in Facilities Management (FM).
• Gain the opportunity to undertake a professional placement in industry (extending study time by six to twelve months).
• Graduate as a contemporary Facilities Manager with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities to make decisions at the board level.
• Prepare students for an academic career in project management.

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Outline:

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Structure:

• Full-time or Part-time
• Duration: 1 year (full-time)
• Start Dates: September 2024, January 2025
• Delivery: In-person
• Sandwich option: Available

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Modules:

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Year 1 (Compulsory Modules):

• Project Planning, Control and Analysis (BN4010): Develops planning, control, and decision-making skills in the context of complex project programming and execution.
• Risk and Value Management (BN4206): Develops a coordinated professional approach to risk assessment and management related to construction engineering, building services, fire safety, security, and insurance.
• Health and Safety Management (BN4410): Explores the requirements and applications of health, welfare, and safety legislation relevant to construction, engineering, and associated industries.
Focuses on human factors and continuous improvement processes.
• Project Team and Leadership Development (BN4430): Evaluates the role of the Project Manager, focusing on human aspects of project management.
Develops attributes and skills for professional Project Managers.
• Facilities Management Practice (BN4561): Equips students with the knowledge, skills, competence, and ICT know-how to manage hard and soft facilities management services at operational and tactical levels.
Appraises theories, concepts, and managerial tools used to align facilities management with organizational strategies.
• Asset and Property Management (BN4562): Provides a thorough understanding of managing physical assets and properties that support core business operations.
Equips students with the knowledge to devise and implement a business strategic plan, considering acquisition, end-user needs, business productivity, and other relevant factors.
• Master's Dissertation (BN4609): Develops and showcases independent research skills, culminating in a high-standard dissertation suitable for publication.
Requires both academic research and investigation skills for critical study and reflection.

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Assessment:

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Methods:

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Teaching:

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Methods:

• Formal lectures
• Workshops
• IT lab sessions
• Group and individual presentations
• Independent study

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Faculty:

• Dr Clifford Okeh - Course Leader
• Dr Adebayo Oladapo - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Godfaurd John - Senior Lecturer
• Professor Champika Liyanage - Professor in Facilities Management

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Unique Approaches:

• Guest lecturers from industry provide expertise and real-world experience.

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Careers:

• The MSc Facilities Management course enhances project management skills, increasing graduates' ability and confidence.
• The qualification opens doors to diverse and fulfilling career paths.
• Part-time students have witnessed immediate positive impact in the workplace.
• Full-time students have found the MSc qualification opens new opportunities.

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Other:

• The program is based in the School of Engineering and Computing.
• Students have the option to pursue a PhD in their chosen field.
• The program is subject to ongoing review and development.
• Changes may be necessary to comply with accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements.
• The University reserves the right to make variations if considered necessary or in the best interests of students.
• The program benefits from the new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) building, providing integrated teaching space in state-of-the-art facilities.

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| Tuition Type | Fees | | --- | --- | |UK (Full-time) | £9,000 per year | |Sandwich year | £2,500 for the sandwich year | | Part-time | £1,000 per 20 credits | | International (Full-time) | £16,900 per year |