Facilities Management Association

FMA@Uni FAQs

The FMA MBA has been developed by the FMA in association with Sheffield Hallam University.

The purpose is to bridge the education gap for experienced FM’s without any previous formal qualifications, by providing them a unique opportunity to get qualified. Its for members of the FMA who have evolved within the FM industry, gaining a large amount of experience but without the time for formal qualifications.

Who is the course aimed at and do I need any former formal qualifications to be considered?
The course is aimed at people who have a lot of experience of FM but not had the time to obtain a formal qualification. The only qualification you need is the FMA Certificate.

Why is this MBA preferable to any open access courses available outside of the FMA, is there anything unique about this course content?
This is a closed course for FMA members only. The course has been tailored to reflect the needs of the individuals and their employer. The FMA and Sheffield Hallam have developed a tailor-made course using the existing open access MBA to suit the needs of experienced FMs.

This course will emphasise putting academic theory into practice and will enable students to apply learning to their own FM delivery.

When does the FMA Certificate course start and how long does it take to complete?
The FMA certificate is run by the Facilities Society and starts at the beginning of October 2012 and will take 3 months to complete is all on line.

When does the MBA start and where do I study from?
The MBA starts on the 1st March 2013 and is a blended learning course with 22 days on campus in London over the three years, the rest is distance learning.

How much does it cost and when are the fees payable?
The FMA certificate costs £750 and the fees are payable at the beginning of thre course.
The MBA is discounted to a cost of £9900 for the 3 year course with the annual fees paid at the beginning of the course.

Does my employer need to be a full member of the FMA or is an associate membership OK?
Both full members and associate members qualify.

Can I take the course if I'm a member of the Young Managers Forum but my company is not a member of the FMA?
Yes as long as your company contract with the FMA for the full course.

Once I have completed the MBA, is it recognised for acceptance to any other chartered body or membership organisation?
Yes, the Chartered Management Institute, the Institute of Leadership and Management, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and the British Institute of Facilities Management.

What are the terms and conditions?
You need to commit to completing the course and paying the fees due, full terms and conditions are available in the FMA Uni contract which is available to download from the FMA website.

How quickly do I need to make a decision?
The FMA Certificate course starts in October so a decision needs to be made and contracts signed before the end of September 2012.

What are the scholarships and how will they be awarded?
The FMA intend to provide two scholarships for the 2014 MBA. The awarding criteria will probably be based around the Young Manager of the Year Award.

Will the FMA help me with a business case to my company for financial support?
Yes. Chris Hoar or Sarah Hodge would be pleased to come in and discuss this with your employer.


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