Course Summary
The BSc (Hons) Workplace and Facilities Management Top-Up at Portobello Institute is designed for experienced facilities management professionals who want to achieve an honours degree and progress into senior roles.
This one-year top-up programme builds on your existing qualifications and professional experience, developing advanced knowledge in leadership, workplace strategy, sustainability, energy management and digital transformation.
A strong focus on work-based learning allows students to apply theory, research and industry best practice directly within their own organisations, helping them address real workplace challenges and improve organisational performance.
Award
This degree is awarded by the University of Essex and is equivalent to Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The qualification is recognised in Ireland, the UK and internationally.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
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.
Career Progression
Graduates may progress into roles including:
- Senior Facilities Manager
- Workplace Manager
- Workplace Strategy Manager
- Operations Manager
- Facilities Operations Manager
- Property and Asset Manager
- Contracts Manager
- Project Manager
- Sustainability and Energy Manager
- Workplace Transformation Lead
- Corporate Real Estate Professional
These roles exist across public sector organisations, multinational companies, property portfolios, healthcare environments, education providers, technology companies and facilities management service providers.
Further Research
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