BSc (Hons) Facilities & Workplace Management

This BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management is delivered through blended learning, allowing you to work full-time while studying.

Tailored for aspiring facilities management professionals, this degree provides comprehensive industry knowledge, peer-to-peer networking and significant career advancement opportunities.

Upon completion, you will receive the BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management, awarded by London Metropolitan University (London Met), equivalent to a level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications. You can also apply for Certified Level Membership of IWFM, adding CIWFM to your signature upon completion.

*CATS Credits Displayed. 2 CATS points = 1 ECTS point.

Understanding Workplace and Facilities Management 30 Credits

Fundamentals of Business Decision-making in Facilities Management 30 Credits

Fundamentals of Management 30 Credits

Workplace Operations and Facilities Management 30 Credits

Leadership and Change in the Workplace and Facilities Management 30 Credits

Workplace Risk Management 15 Credits

Property and Asset Management in Facilities Management 15 Credits

Managing People for Facilities Management 15 Credits

Budgeting for Facilities Management 15 Credits

Innovation and Research for Facilities Management 30 Credits

Strategic Management for the Workplace and Facilities Management 30 Credits

Project Management in Facilities Management 15 Credits

CSR and Energy Management in Facilities Management 15 Credits

Procurement and Contract Management for the Workplace and Facilities Management 15 Credits

Financial Management 15 Credits

Industry Research Project 30 Credits

Gerry Kelly

For over 40 years Gerry worked in both the Private and Public Sectors. During that time, he held the position of Chief Executive with a Semi State Organisation; Press Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Labour; Senior Director Roles in Public Relations, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Customer…...

For over 40 years Gerry worked in both the Private and Public Sectors. During that time, he held the position of Chief Executive with a Semi State Organisation; Press Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Minister for Labour; Senior Director Roles in Public Relations, Human Resources, Facilities Management, Customer Service, Corporate and Social Responsibility and Emotional Intelligence in State and Semi State Bodies. Prior to working in the Public Sector, he worked in the Printing Industry where he introduced the first computer setting facility to the Commercial Printing Sector in Ireland. He was also Ireland’s Graphic Designer of the Year.

Working with Portobello Institute for the past 7 years he is Programme Manager for the Facilities Management BSc and MSc Programmes. He also provides student support and mentoring on the Institutes IWFM Programmes along with lecturing on the Institutes CSR, Customer Relations, Strategic Management and Risk Management Programmes. His main reason for supporting Portobello is to continue working with people on their personal and career development while sharing with them his world of work experiences.

Gerry has direct hands-on and tutoring experience of almost 20 years in the areas of Customer Service, Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility and has studied Active Citizenship and Corporate and Social Responsibility at Northwestern University Chicago; Advanced Strategic Management and International Marketing at the International Management Development Institute, Geneva; Commerce at UCD and Senior Executive Development, Irish Management Institute.

Working with Multi-National Corporations in Ireland, the US and Europe he designed, developed, tutored and implemented over 100 Corporate and Social Responsibility, Customer Service, Education, Emotional Intelligence and Cross Border Programmes targeted at influencing and improving the work opportunities and lives of people living in the Inner Cities of Belfast and Dublin.

Advanced Entry to Year 2

This course commences on 5th October and runs until 23rd May ’25.

A provisional schedule for year 2 of this FM degree is available here

Advanced Entry to Year 3

This course commences on 5th October and runs until 23rd May ’25.

A provisional schedule for year 3 of this FM degree is available here

This online course has been specifically designed for delivery by online learning with live interactive webinar sessions.

It is suited to you if you have a busy work and home life and want to fit study around this.

Unpredictable work hours are the norm of the FM so we record webinar sessions for you to catch up later should you be unable to attend.

Entry is by direct application to Portobello Institute.

You may apply for advanced entry to the second year of the BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management if you meet one of the following criteria: Relevant other 3rd level qualification eg: IWFM Level 4 Certificate, Senior Trade Cert with significant experience – requires entry assessment via application process.

You may be eligible for advanced entry to the final year of the BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management if you meet one of the following criteria: Relevant other Level 7 or 8 degree, Level 5 or 6 graduates from IWFM awards.

To recognise your previous qualifications and give you credit for the experiential learning you have as a result of your work to date, we have designed this degree with multiple entry points. Please contact our course advisor for more information.

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Complete the online application form.
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Your application will be reviewed by our enrolment team.
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Applicants will be contacted by Portobello Institute's enrolment team to confirm a place on the course or for more information.

Blended Learning

Course: €5,495 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €445.00

€5,940.00 Year 1 total fee

Year 2

Cost per academic year: €5,940

Year 3

Cost per academic year: €5,940

Blended Learning

Option 1

33% deposit payment (€2,080.65), followed by 8 scheduled payments on the first of each month, commencing the 1st of the month after the start date of the course. Includes one off instalment fee of €365.