Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the students understand the importance and strategic support role of facility and property management to the core operations of different organisations. The students are familiar with the theoretical concepts and able to apply their new knowledge in practice. They can describe, analyse and solve typical issues of real estate as resources to the extent of constructing facility and property management solutions in a given setting and developing appropriate criteria for action.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 28.10.2020 - 04.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Vitalija Danivska
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Vitalija Danivska
Contact information for the course (valid 02.10.2020-21.12.2112):
The course introduces students to real estate (facility and property) management as a strategic support function for the core operations of an organisation.
The main topics covered are the real estate needs and strategies of different organisations, decision making and strategy preparation, workplace and space planning, digitalisation and sustainability issues related to real estate, and the potential added value of professional corporate real estate management.
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course introduces students to facility and property management as a strategic support function for the core operations of an organisation. The main topics covered are the real estate needs and strategies of different organisations, service provision in the field, the costs and sustainability issues of space use, and the potential added value of professional corporate real estate management.
Applies in this implementation:
The lectures for 2020 will be mostly held in Zoom. There will be many quest lecturers, therefore, attendance is appreciated.
Example lecture topics:
- Added value of real estate management
- Strategic FM (strategies, development process)
- Workplace management
- Change management
- Smart buildings
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures and assignments (preliminary and subject to change). The assessment methods and criteria will be defined in course syllabus.
Applies in this implementation:
Evaluation of the course is based on a group assignment (throughout the course).
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
160 hours (6 cr) of lectures and independent work. The workload per activity type will be presented in the course syllabus.
Applies in this implementation:
Most of the work is done outside the classroom. We will have:
- ~20 hours of learning sessions
- ~140 hours of independent work
- ~20 hours of learning sessions
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
To be announced in course syllabus, MyCourses and lectures.
Applies in this implementation:
We follow the books of:
- Redlein, A. (Ed). (2020). Modern Facility and Workplace Management. Processes, Implementation and Digitalisation.
- Brian Atkin & Adrian Brooks (2009), Total Facilities Management, Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
- Kari I. Leväinen (2013), Kiinteistö-ja toimitilajohtaminen
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
REC-E1030 Facility and Property Management
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Lecture on Wednesdays and Fridays 10-12. Usually starting at 10:15 but some exceptions might happen.
Important dates to be present:
- 13th November (Friday): mid-term presentations
- 4th December (Friday): final presentations
- Teacher: Danivska Vitalija