StudyQA — Master: Facility Management — The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Page 2)

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Description Contents Requirements

Facility Management at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary education designed to prepare students for careers in the dynamic field of facility and property management. The programme integrates key aspects of building management, maintenance, operations, environmental sustainability, and real estate to equip graduates with the skills necessary to optimize the functionality, safety, and sustainability of various facilities across different sectors. Emphasizing practical training and industry relevance, the curriculum covers areas such as project management, health and safety, building services engineering, asset management, and information technology applications tailored for facilities management. Students will learn to coordinate and oversee the efficient operation of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while considering economic, environmental, and social factors. The programme fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership abilities through case studies, internships, and industry collaborations, enabling students to adapt to technological advancements and evolving industry standards. Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for diverse roles in property management companies, facility management firms, government bodies, and multinational corporations, contributing to the development of sustainable and innovative built environments. The programme aligns with global standards and industry needs, promoting lifelong learning and professional development. Students will benefit from the university's strong industry links, state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced faculty members dedicated to their academic and professional success. Overall, the Facility Management programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University aims to develop professionals who are capable of delivering efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible facility solutions that meet the challenges of modern infrastructure development.

Facility Management: Professional Practice
Strategic Facility Planning & Asset Management
Research Project
Economics for Facility Management
Maintenance Management of Built Assets
Facilities Support Services Management
Technology Integration for Facility Management
Sustainability & the Built Environment
Legal Aspects for Facility Management

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree with Honours in architecture, interior design, construction, building surveying, estate management, property/facility management, building services engineering, business or the equivalent;
OR
A professional qualification, plus relevant professional experience that is related to the building industry or property/facility management, e.g. full membership of the HKIE, HKIS, HKIA, CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, CIH, BIFM, HKIFM or CFM(IFMA).
Candidates who have substantial experience in facility management-related areas, but who lack formal academic qualifications, may be admitted to the programme subject to an interview and/or a review of their experience. In considering such candidates, PolyU will decide whether their experience can be deemed equivalent to an Honours degree awarded by a recognised university.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test; ORAn overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).