FMA and Sheffield Hallam University to Bridge the Education Gap for Experienced FMs

FMA and Sheffield Hallam University to Bridge the Education Gap for Experienced FMs PR Newswire LONDON, September 5, 2012 LONDON, September 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A unique and exciting opportunity is being offered to experienced facilities managers to gain a formal MBA in the industry. The qualification in facilities management has been developed by the Facilities Management Association (FMA) in association with Sheffield Hallam University and will provide a new and innovative route for those who have worked within the industry, but had little opportunity to develop leadership qualifications. The new postgraduate programme is closed to those who are not an FMA member and has been designed only for the member organisations. The distance-learning course will be provided by Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University, allowing independent study and completion of the programme in just 3 years, with a total of 20 campus days in London. The blended learning course, which builds on the University's portfolio of facilities management courses including its existing MBA, is being offered to FMA members at a significant discount as an additional benefit to membership of the association. Paid for and nominated by individual companies, it will be seen as a continuing display of employer commitment. Its primary aim is to develop leadership and management skills, giving them a recognised qualification in this area.