Certificate/Foundation Degree Facilities Management

Attendance

Part-time

Part-time – typically 14 months
Starts June

You attend five teaching blocks and complete independent study inbetween
• three-day block in June
• two-day block in September
• three-day block in November
• two-day block in February
• two-day block in May

At a glance

About this course

This course is for managers or supervisors working in facilities management from backgrounds such as • facilities management suppliers • private finance initiatives • local authorities • higher education • National Health Service • government • private organisations.

It is delivered in two stages. The first stage is the Certificate in Facilities Management which takes 18 months to complete and the second stage is this Foundation Degree in Facilities Management which takes 14 months.

You increase your understanding and awareness of the functions of the organisation and its business environment. You also develop your skills and abilities to help you operate at higher levels in facilities management.

The course combines academic and practical work, studying topics including
• change management
• risk management
• information management and communications
• financial management

We encourage you to see your workplace as a resource for learning and development. Many of your projects and assessments are based on your workplace.

If you successfully complete this course, you may progress to our BA (Honours) Facilities Management.

Associated careers

This course develops your skills, knowledge and professional ability. It can help you develop your career and gain roles with greater responsibility.

Professional recognition

We are a recognised British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) centre. On achieving the Foundation Degree Facilities Management, you will also gain the respective level BIFM Diploma in Facilities Management as part of your course.

Course content

Stage one modules

Skills development
This module runs parallel to all other modules to support you throughout your studies. You develop your practical and key skills through workshops, integrated with the development of facilities management knowledge.

The organisation and facilities management
You explore the nature of facilities management and it's application. You get an overview of it's development and the skills required by those in the facilities management field.

Managing services and resources
You learn about the relationship between service culture, service delivery processes and procedures, and the resource implications and risk of delivering services.

Managing people
You develop an awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding managing people. You consider the formal human resource procedures and processes within organisations. You look at your own experiences, and the impact they have had on you and your own organisation.

Managing premises and the work environment
You study the place of business, and look at the traditional concerns of property and estate management. You also consider the impact of space occupation and use on the core business of the organisation.

Stage two modules

Managing projects for facilities managers
Facilities managers need to act as project managers for a range of projects, from small internal moves to major building works. This module considers the project management process from beginning to end.

Change management
You learn about the changing nature of organisations. You look at the impact change has on people in an organisation, the impact of organisational culture, and the tools and techniques available for managing
change.

Finance management
You look at the role of finance and financial management principles within the context of facilities management.

Information management and communications
You develop an understanding of information management, including communications, marketing, managing data and FM data management tools. You also look at your own experiences of information management and communication and the affect these have had on your own workplace.

Risk management
This module increases your awareness of environmental risk issues and the impact facilities management can have on the working environment. You examine risk analysis and management techniques, and gain detailed knowledge of issues such as assurance, corporate social responsibility, sustainability and business continuity.

The business environment
This module draws together much of the learning from other parts of your study, to help identify the key issues in contemporary facilities management. The workshop includes lectures by visiting specialists, and seminars designed to give you the opportunity to discuss the environmental issues affecting your workplace.

Work-based project
You research a facilities management issue relevant to you and your, or an organisation you are familiar with.

Assessment

• essays • reports • reflective commentary • case studies

Entry requirements

Typically one A level or experience of working in facilities management at a supervisory or management level.

If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of at least 6.0.

Fees

Home and EU students

2013/14 academic year

Typically £4,590 a stage including the British Institute of Facilities Management registration fee

How to apply

Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form

Contact details

For more information contact Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University, Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 2820, fax +44 (0)114 225 5268, e-mail sbs@shu.ac.uk