Facilities Management

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the facilities management work environment.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

This course will develop your management skills so you can ensure the functionality, safety and efficiency of your work environment by integrating people, place, process and technology.

As part of your course, you'll:

• Demonstrate skills in effective service provision and monitoring
• Gain an understanding of business strategy, cost control, people management and property-related issues
• Focus on maintaining your organisation’s core business activities and meeting legislative requirements
• Develop your knowledge of health and safety, risk management and business continuity
• Identify and evaluate appropriate decision-making strategies
• Develop research capability and cognitive skills, enabling you to analyse and resolve problems in your profession
• Evaluate complex issues associated with physical, technical, legal, economic and environmental factors affecting building and space performance

A number of assignments will involve practical work and case studies. These will provide opportunities to address situations and issues highly relevant to your workplace which you can then apply to meet your organisation's operational needs. You’ll find you approach your work with improved confidence.

Facilities management at Leeds Beckett has an excellent reputation within the profession and our students and graduates can be found in many leading organisations, both in the UK and overseas.

Distance Learning
This course is delivered online, so you can study anywhere in the world. Providing access to extensive learning resources and support materials, our Virtual Learning Environment will enable you to study at a time and place to suit you.