Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £5,390 for the course
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How long will I study?
8 Months
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2024
Course summary
- Put theory into practice as you develop specialist skills in facilities management.
- Direct your learning with projects that meet your ambitions and organisational needs.
- Gain practical experience through real-world case studies and work-based learning.
- Study and collaborate with fellow facilities management students and professionals.
- Grow your confidence, challenge your thinking and take your career to the next level.
On this postgraduate programme, you’ll study to become a highly skilled and future-facing facilities manager. You’ll also take your first step towards further studies at postgraduate diploma and Masters degree levels.
Accredited by
This course is accredited by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). The course offers a dual award, so you will receive the IWFM Level 7 Diploma and also a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (Facilities Management). Successful completion of the course allows you to apply for the formal professional certified membership (CIWFM). We are a recognised Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) centre.
Come to an open day
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Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
How you learn
Your lecturer's view
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
Based in our Sheffield Business School, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and business students all come together to solve problems and make things better.
You’ll be taught by industry experts, who bring their industry experience and insights from cutting-edge research into the classroom. They’ll lead you through a transformational experience – on a programme that’s designed and delivered to inspire you to realise your ambitions.
You learn through:
- Formal teaching
- Applied problem-solving
- Real and simulated case studies
- Class discussion
- Presentations
- Guest speakers
- Networking opportunities
- Independent study
Course Topics
This programme will take you through a transformational learning experience developed and delivered by practitioners who inspire you to reach your goals.
To be a successful leader in facilities management, you need insights from differing professional and sector perspectives. You’ll gain this knowledge, skills and expertise across two core modules which provide an integrated learning experience.
You’ll explore topics such as strategy, leadership, projects, and asset management. You can also develop specialist knowledge in areas such as sustainability and digital technology.
Course Support
Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support, such as:
- Access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.
- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-one support, webinars and online resources.
- Free office and studio space, expert workshops, freelance opportunities and a vast business network ready for you to tap into.
- A network of entrepreneurs and business leaders in our award-winning enterprise hub.
- Career support for up to five years after graduating.
Applied learning
We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. Our knowledge-applied approach to learning focuses strongly on learning from experience in the business world.
Live Projects
We bring the 'real' business world into your learning experience by using live case studies linked to accessible organisations – and by applying concepts, theories and research to your own organisation. This means you can make your learning a truly relevant and meaningful experience.
Networking Opportunities
During the course you’ll be able to develop shared learning, business contacts and networking opportunities through your workplace experiences, peers, teaching staff and industry experts.
You’ll collaborate with other facilities management professionals on the course. Together, you’ll reflect on challenges, share ideas and innovate new solutions.
You’ll also be encouraged to attend networking events from leading organisations, such as The Institute of Leadership and Management.
Guest Lectures
You’ll be able to attend guest lectures from business leaders and senior managers – who provide unique insights into business and facilities management.
Future careers
The course is highly valued by employers and previous graduates who have gone on to develop or further advance into successful careers in senior management – in a wide range of organisations across the world.
This course prepares you for a career in senior facilities management. Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for:
- Nestle
- UBS
- Mace Macro
- Universities across the UK
- The NHS
- Hilti
- Manchester Airport
- UK Councils
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
You’ll study in a variety of teaching settings for small and large groups. Digital learning will be used alongside on-campus teaching, including our Virtual Learning Environment, digital media, online teaching and collaboration tools.
As part of our campus masterplan, we’re developing a brand new, net-zero-ready building right at the heart of the city centre. Here, you’ll benefit from dedicated business facilities such as a business lounge, trading floor and languages hub, plus plenty of room to study in social learning spaces, seminar rooms and PC labs – all set in 400 square metres of stunning green space, where you can socialise, eat, relax and study.
Entry requirements
All students
Applicants must normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any subject discipline and have at least 2 years of full-time professional work experience. Applicants with a lower degree classification and/or relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Additional information for EU/International students
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Final year
Compulsory modules
Strategic Property, Project And Asset Management
Strategic Workplace Management - Leadership And Delivery
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £16,165 for the course. For part-time study the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied (£5,390 for 60 credits).
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Business, management and enterprise courses (PDF, 188.2KB)Legal information
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