Facility Management

International semester

Level:	Bachelor degree
Length:	2 months (6 weeks)
Period:	February - July or September - January
Language:	English
ECTS:	30 (or 15 ECTS)
For whom:	FM-students who want to get acquainted with international developments in facility management and who are interested in spending their next semester abroad. For them the international semester is a preparation for a study at a foreign university. Foreign students from universities that have an exchange agreement with the Facility Management department at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. For these students, the semester will be an introduction to the concept of Facility Management. Students from non-partner universities. Foreign exchange students from other departments of the Faculty of Economics and Management. They will be allowed to participate in some modules.
Cost:	€ 1.750,

Introduction

The courses (generally 6-week modules and 1 week intensive) are taught in English. A lot of attention will be paid to international developments in Facility Management. Foreign lecturers will integrate examples derived from their native countries into their courses. The "Exchange Project EXPO" also contributes to the international orientation of the course. A more detailed description of the modules follows hereunder.

Content

Learning method

The International Semester consists of theory and practical assignments and theoretical schooling. During the theoretical part, workshops and lectures prepare students for the practical assignment. The students also have the chance to consult experts.

Modules

Examples of the subjects are:

Accommodation Management: Space, Place and Use
Management of Change
Strategic Management
Management of Real Estate
Exchange Project EXPO
Creativity and Innovation in FM
Total Quality Management
Cross Cultural Communication
Human Resources Management

In addition to the theoretical education, students put theory into practice in a practical assignment carried out in groups of 4 to 6 students. The project has an innovative and international character and public relevance. Dutch international business has a prominent position. EXPO focuses on Health Care institutes and the Cure & Care side. A professional coach supervises each project group.

Assessment

A self administered English test is conducted during the first week of the International Semester..

Learning goals

After the semester, students will have gained experience in:

Working in international projects: drawing up a project plan, working together in (virtual) teams
Acting in international settings (communicating effectively in multicultural situations with colleagues and clients and empathising with people from diverse backgrounds).

Furthermore, they will have developed the relevant skills and knowledge for their specific bachelor programme. The exam comprises:

A presentation of the final product (by group)
An assessment, which includes the evaluation of the group process
Writing a paper about the experiences gained and the reflection on that
Some written examinations

Depending on the student’s programme at the home university, the student may opt to follow only the first half of the programme. In that case the practical assignment will be adapted. The shortened programme will take 10 weeks and the student will gain 15 ECTS.

Prerequisites

A-levels. Educational and/or professional experience in the field of facility management, hospitality management or service management is an advantage. The programme starts every half year, in February and September. At least 12 participants are required for the programme to take place

Registration

To register please contact our International Office

International Office
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Email: exchange@hhs.nl
Tel: +31 (0)70 445 8505
Fax: +31 (0)70 445 8594

Postal address:
P.O. Box 13336
2501 EH The Hague
The Netherlands

For more information:

For more information please contact:

Mr Dr. R.H.J. van Wezel
E: r.h.j.vanwezel@.hhs.nl
T: +31 (0)70 445 8138
F: +31 (0)70 445 8125