29 June, 2022 | Posted by Colm McDonnell

What Will You Learn from an MSc in Facilities & Workplace Management Degree?

Facilities and workplace management is an industry that requires its employees to be at the top of their game, with the most up-to-date information in order to carry out their responsibilities as efficiently and effectively as they can.

Portobello Institute is the leading provider of facilities management education in the Republic of Ireland. We offer courses from IWFM Levels 3-5, a BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management, and an MSc in Facilities & Workplace Management.

The MSc in Facilities & Workplace Management has been designed with the working professional in mind. It is delivered through blended learning so that you can still maintain a healthy work–life–study balance.

This master’s programme aims to build upon the knowledge and experience you have gained from working in the facilities management industry and any prior education you have already received.

You will be able to build upon the critical and practical skills you already have in order for you to be able to deliver a service of high quality to your current employer or any potential future employers you may have.

You will further develop skills such as critically analysing and problem-solving in the context of strategic decision-making.

Practical industry insights and presentations ensure that students relate theory to real-life work scenarios.

This MSc degree programme is designed to encourage student interaction and contribution by developing their ability to work independently, in proposing and developing solutions to problems in a systematic and effective manner, and in communicating confidently and clearly both in writing and verbally.

The course runs for one year and you will study such modules as Project Management in the Workplace, Strategic Facilities Management, Fundamentals of ESG and Sustainability, Financial Management and Environment Economics, Management Learning and Research, and Strategic Operations Management in Facilities Management.

All of this will culminate in a master’s qualification in Facilities and Workplace Management that’s sure to put you in a strong position to apply for highly sought-after roles in one of the most competitive industries in the world.

 

Get in contact

If you are interested in any of our Facilities Management degrees or courses, you can check out our department page here.

You can book a one-to-one, free consultation call with our expert FM advisor Brandon McLean here, email brandon.mclean@portobelloinstitute.com or call 01 892 0035. 

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