Course Summary
Course Category: Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)
The BSc (Hons) Workplace and Facilities Management at Portobello Institute is designed for facilities management professionals who want to develop their expertise, enhance their impact within organisations and progress into more senior roles.
The programme combines facilities operations, workplace management, leadership, sustainability, risk management and digital innovation to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the workplace and facilities management profession.
Students benefit from industry-focused learning that encourages them to apply theory, research and professional practice directly within their own organisations. Through work-based projects and reflective practice, they develop the skills required to lead change, improve workplace performance and support organisational success.
This programme provides an opportunity to complete an honours degree in 2 years through the advanced entry route for candidates who have prior professional qualifications or relevant experience. Speak to our career path consultant about entry routes onto this programme.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Who Is This Course For?
This programme is ideal for professionals who:
- Work in facilities management, workplace operations or support services
- Want to progress into management and leadership roles
- Are looking to strengthen their strategic, operational and commercial skills
- Want to understand emerging trends such as sustainability, workplace experience and digital transformation
- Wish to gain a recognised honours degree while continuing to work
The course is designed for working professionals who want to enhance their impact within organisations and prepare for more senior roles in workplace and facilities management.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
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Career Progression
Graduates may pursue careers in areas including:
- Facilities Coordinator
- Facilities Manager
- Workplace Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Services Manager
- Maintenance Manager
- Engineering Supervisor
- Operations Manager
- Data Centre Operations
- Property and Asset Management
- Site Facilities Lead
- Site Director
These roles involve managing building systems, coordinating maintenance and service delivery, supporting workplace performance and ensuring facilities operate efficiently, safely and sustainably.