Facility Management (Master, full-time)
Goals: Facility Management
A fundamental change from new development to systematic conservation has taken place in the construction industry. Building reconstruction and management have grown to a make up a 2/3 of all construction activity. This trend is continuing. Future tasks can no longer be tackled with traditional curricula.
The study programmes in “Facility Management” were developed with the goal of meeting this long-range requirement in the industry. The study programmes provide students with a direct professional qualification in the construction and management of real estate.
- Tenders (especially for preservation and modernisation)
- Project management for the execution of construction work
- Inspection and determination of the remaining life-span
- Systematic maintenance
- Evaluation of the basic structure of buildings
- Preparation for reconstruction and conversion
- Preparation of property for the next use
The Master in Facility Management aims to prepare graduates for higher management positions for all stages of the life-span of real estate.
With the degree, graduates are qualified to go on for a doctorate and are eligible for admission to higher positions in civil service. The study programme deals with subject matter from the engineering sciences, business administration, law and management and is application-oriented.
Professional Prospects
Long-term demand exists in the following businesses and organisations:
- Commercial property management
- Builders and project developers
- Building contractors
- Real estate departments of banks and insurance companies
- Leasing companies (building leasing)
- Private clients (industry, trade, service) for use by owner
- Awarding authorities with duties and responsibilities in the public interest (transportation companies, airports)
- Public utilities and waste management
- Companies in the housing industry
- Engineering and architecture offices
- Project management offices
- Building service contractors
- Public authorities (self administration)
- Facility management contractors
- Consulting (operation concepts), energy management
- Hospitals and care facilities
A comparison of the graduate figures for the next years and demand shows 3 to 4 job offers per student.
Warum heißen wir nicht "Facility Management"?
Das Facility Management enthält Aufgaben, die nicht Gegenstand unserer Ausbildung sind. Wie z.B.:
- Gebäudereinigung
- Wach- und Sicherheitsdienste
- Verpflegung / Catering
- Botendienste
- Hausmeister
Wir sind spezialisiert auf das Gebäude!
Description of Studies
A description of the study programme can be found under study organisation.
Begin of studies
Why Mainz?
- Studying where the jobs are
The "Rhine/Main" region has one of the highest concentrations of the construction industry in Germany. That is why a large number of companies and offices have their headquarters or locations here. - A good city for students to live in
- More than 30 000 students live and study in Mainz. The diversity of the study programmes is stimulating. The cost of living for students is lower than in Frankfurt or Wiesbaden.
- Studying in the historic town centre
The building of the University of Applied Sciences may not be particularly beautiful, but its location between the historic town centre (100 metres) and the banks of the Rhine (100 metres) is. It is surrounded by cosy pubs for the evenings or the Rheinterassen for relaxing during a break. - The university with short routes
Even though it is sometimes slightly cramped, the professors, the student administration and the ASTA are all close by. Everything is located in one building and is therefore straightforward. - A university of practical experience
The study programme is consistently geared toward practical demands. This results in much better job possibilities for new graduates. The professors all have years of practical experience. - The people of Mainz love their city
In spite of much damage during the war and not always successful reconstruction, Mainz is a lovable city. Many people initially associate the name Mainz with carnival or the German broadcast station ZDF.
Studying and Family
The University of Applied Sciences Mainz guarantees all students child care for children older than 6 months. Further information about our childminder network is available from the women’s representative of the university or under Studying with children.
Regional and international
Whether home or abroad, you have the choice. The distinctive feature of jobs in Facility Management is:
- a regional market which cannot be relocated to another country
- an international market because German companies are interested in employing our students world-wide.
Currently, our graduates are working in:
- Australia
- China
- France
- Great Britain
- Canada
- South Africa
- Turkey
- the USA
- etc.