StudyQA — Master: International Business Management

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Facility Management has undergone some considerable changes during the last few years. It is increasingly becoming a part of corporate strategy. The facility manager is transforming into a strategic advisor to corporate management. The initial preoccupation with tasks and functions is giving way to an emphasis on process management and resource integration. Both Facility Management and Real Estate Management act within internal spheres of action in the organization. They deal with the same issues of processes, property and people. Both departments deal with common solutions to enable a satisfactory working environment. For this reason, a Masters level programme combining elements of Facility Management and Real Estate Management is a favourable solution.

The Master in Facility & Real Estate Management distinguishes itself from other programmes by providing a programme in which the building is seen as a strategic asset, and part of the value chain of the integrated facility management, thereby combining knowledge from Facility Management and Real Estate Management.

Learning Environment

The institutions behind these Master programmes strive for excellence, which is why all specialization courses are conducted by renowned lecturers (both Ph.Ds. and international experts). The state-of-the-art curriculum and surroundings contribute to its vibrant academic environment.

Our teaching methodology is based on:

* Stimulation of critical thinking and transforming management problems into opportunities from a multidisciplinary and multicultural perspectives.
* Teaching both concepts and theories of business administration, as well as requiring our students to perform practical exercises.
* A comprehensive program that allows for personalization and flexibility.

Our learning environment includes academic lectures, team work, coaching, case studies, contact with professionals, cross-cultural experience, the possibility to study at the University of Greenwich (London, UK), research projects, virtual learning and guest speakers.

Euroregional Gateway to Knowledge

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences aims to be a Euroregional Gateway to Knowledge, bringing together students, staff, businesses and government institutions. It focuses on circulating knowledge, since sharing knowledge means multiplying knowledge.

Leadership competencies

The foundation of the Masters programme consists of four facility management and real estate management specific competences, and an additional specific academic competence:

* Trends and Strategy: methodically recognizing developments and trends in the external sector and integrating them into the Facility and Real Estate Management strategy
* Core business and Leadership: analysing primary processes and developing Facility Management and Real Estate Management strategies in an initiating and creative way, showing entrepreneurial leadership
* FM process, change and client: establishing, commanding and improving Facility Management and Real Estate Management processes and organizational processes to develop processes of change in a client-oriented and efficient way
* Real Estate portfolio and added value: analysing the building portfolio aspects in the context of Facility and Real Estate Management processes and the Facility Management and Real Estate Management company environment as well as the companys financial situation in order to enhance the added value of the facilities
* Master competence: judging and reflecting based on incomplete information within a research context and being able to underpin knowledge and rationale to specialist and non- specialist

Degrees 1. Master Facility Management (MSc)

or

Master Real Estate Management (MSc)

After successful completion of the programme, students will be issued a degree MSc in Facility Management or MSc in Real Estate Management by the University of Greenwich. Accredited by the UK government.

2. Master Facility Management

or

Master Real Estate Management

Professional Master Degree (MA), issued by Zuyd University, accredited by the Netherlands-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO).

Study Plan
The Master Facility & Real Estate Management is a 14-months, full time study with a study load of 90 ects credits. The programme consists of four terms. Terms 1 and 2 comprise the FM/RE core, and include issues like Management Principles, Project Management, Critical Thinking, Research Methods, Asset Management, Support Services, Building Management, Corporate Real Estate Management and Economics. During the second term, students also have the option of following either Quality or Information Management classes (FM core), or Quality Management or Economics (RE core). During the programme, students will have to choose between getting a degree in Facility Management or Real Estate Management.

Students will follow classes two full days a week during the first two terms (Thursdays and Fridays for 9 months) and work on their research and dissertation during the final two terms (5 months). The dissertation is seen as the most valuable instrument for students to enhance the coherence in the study programme. Students need to choose the topic of the dissertation at an early stage of the programme. The context of the dissertation can be used as context for course assignments.

International dimension

Many of the programmes at Zuyd University have ties with foreign educational institutions. For example, Zuyd University is a member of HORA EST, a network of universities of applied sciences in the Meuse-Rhine Euroregion. Several schools are members of the Magellan Exchange, a consortium of European and American universities. 14% of Zuyd University's students come from outside the Netherlands.

The Masters study in Facility Management & Real Estate Management also attracts students from all over the world. During this study, the world will therefore literally be your classroom. But it is not just your fellow students who add an international dimension to this study. The Masters study in Facility Management & Real Estate Management also gives you the opportunity to attend the second term of your programme at the University of Greenwich, London, UK. Both Zuyd University and the University of Greenwich have a global network of partner institutions, students and lecturers with a rich diversity in cultural backgrounds.

Maastricht, a city famous for its typical southern hospitality and friendliness, is ideally located in the very heart of northwest Europe. Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg are just a stones throw away. It is by no doubt the most international city of the Netherlands.

Contrary to most other Msc programmes, the Master in Facility & Real Estate Management does not require any work experience. It is open to all students with a Bachelor degree in Facility Management, Real Estate or other relevant studies (e.g. Hotel Management, International Business Studies). Good command of English (both written and spoken) is obligatory. * As the program is delivered in English, proficiency in English is required certified by an IELTS 6.0 or Toefl 550, Toefl 213 Computer-based, 79-80 iBT or Cambridge Advance exam or an alternative certifcate of C1 level issued by the Universitys academic secretary. * A certificate from the university which states that the applicant has completed a Bachelor Degree program, of at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System), and allows him/her to enrol in a Masters Program. * Two reference letters and one motivation letter. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79