Course: Introduction and Research FM credits: 4

Course code
IFVP18WFMONR
Name
Introduction and Research FM
Study year
2019-2020
ECTS credits
4
Language
Dutch, with parts in English
Coordinator
CONVERSIE
Modes of delivery
  • Tutorial
Assessments
  • Introduction and Research FM (orally) - Oral
  • Introduction and Research FM (report) - Assignment

Learning outcomes

Main learning outcome

The student can research a simple facility management problem and write a research report on it


The student:
  • applies the 7S model and DESTEP to an organisation
  • defines a simple facility management study
  • explores a topic through desk research
  • prepares, implements and produces a report on qualitative research and has an enquiring mind
  • devises and implements an appropriate survey and uses software to process the data and to perform calculations
  • answers qualitative and quantitative research questions and makes recommendations based on the outcomes of desk research
  • produces a research report in accordance with the applicable rules, including rules on structure, source references (APA) and spelling
  • verbally justifies the research carried out and critically appraises it by indicating areas for improvement

Content

As part of a project group, the student completes the entire research cycle for a facility-related problem: from orientation and demarcation to the writing of a report including recommendations. Data are gathered to apply the 7S and DESTEPI models and via diverse qualitative and quantitative methods.
Sub-assignments, covered and feedbacked during the lectures, steer the process. Assesment takes place based on the group report and an individual oral exam.