Course Overview
The MSc in Workplace and Facilities Management is designed for experienced professionals ready to elevate their impact within their organisation. Delivered through a flexible blended learning model, this programme enables you to balance full-time work with study—without compromising on quality.
What sets this MSc in Workplace and Facilities Management apart is the calibre of both its participants and its academic team. You’ll be learning alongside senior professionals from across the sector, creating a rich peer-learning environment that reflects the realities of leading in complex, high-performance workplaces. Our expert tutors bring extensive industry and academic experience, ensuring each module is grounded in practical, strategic insight.
This MSc goes beyond the operational aspects of facilities management. It’s your opportunity to shift from tactical decision-making to a strategic leadership mindset—preparing you to shape workplace environments that drive organisational success.
This MSc in Workplace and Facilities Management, awarded by London Metropolitan University (London Met), is recognised as a level 9 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications. You can also apply for Certified Level Membership of IWFM, adding CIWFM to your signature upon completion.
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Gerry Kelly
For over 40 years Gerry Kelly 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 working with Portobello Institute 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.
This course is delivered entirely online with live lectures allowing you the opportunity to study from anywhere in the world in your own time.
This is an accelerated programme, completing your qualification in twelve months during three academic semesters, getting you out into the world of work faster.
The tutorial webinars, held at the start of each module, provide guidance and support. They outline the module content, explain assessments and expectations, and show how to access information.
Our programme management team are always available to offer you telephone and email support and if you need to, you can arrange to meet them for further one-to-one guidance.
Autumn Schedule 2025
The autumn academic year of the blended learning delivery mode of this degree commences on 11/10/25. A provisional course schedule is available here. This is subject to change.
This MSc in Workplace and Facilities Management addresses the growing industry demand for graduates with a diverse skill set.
Beyond specialist FM expertise, professionals need to be creative thinkers, problem solvers, deadline-driven, and strategic. Our programme fosters these qualities, enhancing your existing qualifications and experience.
Facilities Management professionals are essential in various sectors worldwide, including airports, infrastructure, leisure facilities, commercial organisations, consultancies, property companies, integrated FM providers, and government
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1Complete the online application form.
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2Application will be reviewed by our enrolment team.
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3Applicant’s will be contacted by Portobello Institute's enrolment team to confirm place on the course or for more information.
Course: €9,495 + Exam Body Reg. Fee: €435.00
Option 1
30% deposit payment (€3,097.50), followed by 10 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 €395.
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