Facilities Management MSc

Program Overview

Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, it covers topics from strategic planning to project management, ensuring graduates are equipped to meet the growing demand for qualified facilities managers in various sectors.

Program Outline

MSc Facilities Management - Edinburgh Napier University

Degree Overview:

This MSc program in Facilities Management is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate professionally within the industry. It addresses the growing global demand for qualified Facilities Management practitioners, particularly in light of a skills shortage. The program is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), providing a pathway towards chartered status.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and methods of successful facilities management, encompassing technological processes and commercial considerations.
• To equip students with the skills and knowledge to manage a wide range of FM services, including technology, maintenance, engineering, property asset management, project and change management, space management, corporate social responsibility, risk and compliance, and more.

Outline:

The program is delivered entirely through distance learning, with no attendance requirement other than for exams. Students start the course in September and the MSc will take around two years to complete.

Modules:

• Building Economics (BSV11111): Covers macroeconomic overview of the national economy, appraisal and analysis of the property and construction industries, economic models of urban location and growth, urban land economics, building value, and developer's budgets.
• Dissertation (BSV11120): Focuses on research methodology, developing a proposal, designing a research strategy, literature reviews, data gathering, analysis, presentation, writing up, and presentation.
• Facilities Management 1 (BSV11112): Introduces facilities management, including space management, quality management, GIS, support services, and strategies for improving implementation.
• Facilities Management 2 (BSV11113): Covers strategic aspects of facilities management, risk management, adding value through FM, customer service, environmental management, corporate social responsibility, project management, and application of ICT to FM.
• Health and Safety (BSV11142): Explores health and safety law, its history, and development in the UK, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, risk assessment, principles of prevention, health and safety arrangements, and specific health and safety issues.
• Law and Administration: Property and Construction (BSV11106): Covers legal concepts, jurisdiction, contract law, negligence, property law, leases, health and safety law in construction, dispute resolution, forms of contract, and procurement strategy.
• Property Asset Management (BSV11109): Focuses on the role of the property asset manager, models of property asset management, registration, valuation, performance measurement, information technology for PAM, property asset management in corporate and public sectors, and corporate social responsibility.

Assessment:

Assessment is conducted through a mix of written examinations and coursework assignments. Coursework is submitted online, and campus attendance is only required for written exams. Exams can also be taken at approved examination centers outside the UK.

Teaching:

Students learn through a combination of self-directed independent online learning materials, online discussion topics, and independent study.

Careers:

The MSc Facilities Management program prepares graduates for a variety of roles within the industry, including:

• Facilities Manager
• Contract Manager
• FM Consultant
• Estates Manager
• Property and Facilities Director
• Maintenance Manager
• Project Manager
• Account Director
• Business Development Manager
• Space Planner
• Moves Manager
Graduates can find employment in various sectors, including airports, infrastructure, leisure facilities, commercial organizations, consultancies, property companies, integrated FM providers, and local and central government.

Other:

• The program is designed to meet the academic requirements of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), putting graduates on track towards chartered status.
• Full chartered status can be obtained following a period of work experience after graduation and on successful completion of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).
• The program is accredited by the RICS.

|:---| | Tuition Fees for 2024/25 | | Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland-Taught modules | £1,105 | | Scotland, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland-60credit Dissertation module | £650 | | Overseas and EU-Taught Modules | £1,205 | | Overseas and EU- Dissertation | £815 | | The University offers a 20% discount on Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes to its alumni. The discount applies to all full-time, part-time and online programmes. The discount can only be applied to year one of a full-time Postgraduate degree, any additional years are exempt from the discount. For part time Postgraduate degrees the discount will apply to years one, two and three only and any additional years will be exempt from the discount. | The rate shown in the table is for 20 credits . The total fee you will pay is dependant upon the exit award you wish to achieve. | | Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here. |