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BA (Honours) Facilities Management (top up)

Bachelor's degree

In Sheffield ()

£ 5,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

Course description
This is a one year top up course suitable for people who have completed the Foundation Degree in Facilities Management and wish to further their development and gain an honours degree.
You complete a dissertation with support from an in depth module on research methods. The dissertation allows you to consolidate your previous learning and to develop those ideas and materials in a critical and analytical way.
You can focus your research on an issue in your own organisation such as sustainability, outsourcing or service delivery.
You also study contemporary issues in facilities management. This involves looking at significant factors that are currently impacting on the facilities management industry and profession. You gain an understanding of how these issues can affect your organisation.
A case study exercise based on your learning from previous modules involves you analysing data and producing solutions to critical financial management issues. This develops your knowledge of the wide ranging impact facilities management has in organisations.
Professional recognition
We are a recognised British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) centre. On achieving the BA (Hons) Facilities Management you can also gain certified membership of the Institute (CBIFM). This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

About this course

If you already have a foundation degree in facilities management this course allows you to continue your studies and gain an honours degree. It includes a dissertation focused on some aspect of your own organisation such as sustainability, outsourcing or service delivery.

Entry requirements
2017 entry requirements
You need to have completed the Foundation Degree in Facilities Management.
If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of at least 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills.

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Subjects

  • Industry
  • Facilities Management

Course programme

Course structure

Part-time – one year
You attend three two-day teaching blocks. Teaching blocks are typically three months apart. Advance timetables are available.

Typical modules may include

Modules

Contemporary issues in facilities management
You look at significant factors currently impacting on the facilities management industry and gain a strong understanding of how these issues affect your organisation.

Facilities management case study
This module allows you to draw upon your learning throughout the programme. It presents you with a case study and a problem to resolve.

Research methods
This module prepares you for the dissertation. It develops your knowledge and understanding of the various approaches that could be taken.

Dissertation
This project is normally completed within your own organisation. It develops various research and work skills including identification and framing of a problem, sourcing information through primary research, analysis and presentation of results. Throughout the dissertation you are supported by a dedicated tutor.

BA (Honours) Facilities Management (top up)

£ 5,000 + VAT