Master Facility & Real Estate Management

You will have the following modules:

• Strategic Facility Management
• Strategic Asset Management 
• Strategic Real Estate Management
• Workspace Solutions
• Leading Change in FREM environments
• Multiple Value Creation in FREM environments
• Research Skills
• Research Preparations
• Thesis

In the part-time version, the modules are divided over two years. In the first year you will complete the modules: Research Skills, Strategic Facility Management, Strategic Asset Management, and Strategic Real Estate Management. In the second year you will complete the modules: Multiple Value creation in FREM environments, Leading Change in FREM environments, Workspace Solutions, Research preparations, and you will write your thesis.

• You will learn how to help organizations achieve their goals by providing attractive working environments, suitable facilities and good accommodation, while taking into account planet, people and prosperity.
• We focus on the four types of challenges faced in the world: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA). 
• Discover what type of leadership suits you and the context in which you operate
• You will become a (positive!) critical thinker; someone who reflects and reasons and asks questions to get to the core.

Upon graduating you will be able to work in different areas within facility and real estate, or outside the FREM field:

• Facility management suppliers
• Government organizations involved in policy development, outsourcing issues, city planning and vacancy in city centres
• Healthcare organizations
• Business consultancies
• Real estate development
• Property management

Some examples of positions:

• Facility Manager
• Real Estate Developer
• Strategic Analyst
• Change Agent
• Asset Manager

The master is a selected entry programme, we accept a maximum of 25 students per year. We receive more applications than we can place. The sooner you apply, the better your chances of securing yourself a spot!

Entry requirements 

• IELTS level 6.0 in English 
• Motivation letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Valid academic bachelor degree in a relevant field
  • Facility Management 
  • Real Estate Management
  • Architecture 
  • Built Environment
  • Urban Planning
  • Hotel Management / Hospitality Management
  • Economics
  • Business Administration
  • International Business
• We select students with a relevant background and appropriate skills
• No GMAT or pre-master required
• If you meet the entry requirements we will invite you for an intake interview

The Master Facility and Real Estate Management (FREM) is offered in full-time and part-time. 

Are you looking for a way to grow in your current profession? Would you like to deepen your knowledge and become better equipped for senior roles? The part-time variant of the programme allows you to combine your current job with studying. You will have classes one day a week with an estimated workload of 20 hours. The part-time programme takes 2 years.* 

An advantage of studying alongside your profession is the opportunity to put theory into practice right away. Develop a new dimension to your work!

*Part-time is only possible for EU students

A full overview of the study costs can be found on our website.  We also offer some ways to help you manage your finances.

If you are a motivated full-time student who aims to excel in their studies and future career, you might be eligible to apply for the FREM Excellence Grant. This is a scholarship of € 1,500 discount on your tuition fee. This scholarship is awarded to max. 10 students. How to apply can be found here. 

This programme is a cooperation between the Hotel Management School Maastricht and the University of Greenwich. After graduating you will obtain a double degree (MSc). 

The study programme has been approved by the University of Greenwich (UoG), which means they ensure their quality standards as a research university. This has a positive effect on the value and recognition of your diplomas. As a FREM student you have access to all UoG systems, including the digital library with international scientific resources and papers. A huge advantage for your thesis research.