MSc Integrated Facility and Energy Management
Academic expert for Integrated Facility and Energy Management
Program
Highlights
As part of the Academy for Continuing Education in Integrated Facility and Energy Management, students can choose a program with the duration of
- four semesters (awarded a Master of Science) or
- two semesters (awarded the title Academic Expert).
Organization
Type of degree program
Part-time
Friday & Saturday
Language of instruction
German
Start of degree program
Always in fall
Place of study
WIFI Graz
Application
Fees
- Academic Expert for Integrated Facility and Energy Management: € 5,900 for the whole degree program
- MSc Integrated Facility and Energy Management: € 12,500 for the whole degree program
Application
Both degree programs are carried out by WIFI Austria together with FHWien der WKW.
The contents are made up of modules and is completed with a practical project (Academic Expert ) or a Master’s thesis (MSc).
Focus & Qualifications
Two steps away from being a sought-after interface manager between facility and energy management
The continuing education program in Integrated Facility and Energy Management is geared towards people with comprehensive subject-relevant experience in construction engineering and/or energy systems in new and refurbished buildings with a basic knowledge of business.
The continuing education program offers the opportunity for students to attain a qualification at university level and is a successful combination of compact, theoretically sound training and a practice-based education. Graduates will have many opportunities for demanding jobs in integrated facility and energy management, as future ecological and sustainable projects and concepts can only function well if there is a balance between building, people and energy supply.
The continuing education program in Integrated Facility and Energy Management is offered in two formats:
- As a two year continuing education Master completed with the title “Master of Science (MSc) Integrated Facility and Energy Management” OR
- As a one year certificate degree program completed with the title “Academic Expert for Integrated Facility and Energy Management”
Both degree programs are carried out by WIFI Austria together with FHWien der WKW.
Curriculum
Know more – do more
The requirements of the labor market are growing and growing – making it increasingly important to be “fit for the job” after completing your degree program. Curricula are improved on an ongoing basis so as to fit in with developments in the working world and new international trends. This is to prepare our graduates for the beginning of – or the next step in – their careers. Our motto spans from “know more” to “do more” – meaning that we focus more on practical strengths learned. Teaching, learning and exams at FHWien der WKW are completed in modules. This means: Topic blocks make up modules, and at the end of the module there is an exam.
What is a module?
A module is a teaching unit consisting of multiple topic blocks, which are thematically linked and cover a specific area relevant to the degree program. In this module, clearly defined skills will be developed, with an examination of all sub elements at the end.
How does it help students?
Teaching is directed towards learning outcomes. Competency-based learning and fewer exams – which are integrated and more comprehensive – make up the curricula. Students’ personal development and their employability in business is our central goal.
Job & Career
The continuing education program in Integrated Facility and Energy Management helps you specialize and learn about combining technical content with management content, in order to build up integral management competence. This leads to the designing and implementation of technical projects ready for the future, on the interface between facility and energy management, from a business perspective.
The practical relevance and the needs from the business sector are ensured thanks to the support from our Advisory Board:
I expect a new dynamic in this area of specialization and a quick market transformation in the area of renewable energy and energy-efficient construction. Planning and implementation of low and passive-energy houses requires a high level of skills. The building process and the energy engineering must be observed and managed concurrently - from the design phase until it is up and running.
The program in Integrated Facility and Energy Management is extremely relevant to KWB: Current facility and energy efficiency guidelines, as well as the labelling of whole systems can only be managed successfully with an integrated approach to both facility and energy management. It also makes it possible for our experts to gain an academic title, which is relevant to their level of competence, and that of the company.”
Application
The Continuing Education program in Integrated Facility and Energy Management is geared towards people with comprehensive subject-relevant experience in construction engineering and/or energy systems in new buildings and refurbishment with a basic knowledge of business.
Target group and admissions requirements for the title of Academic expert for Unternehmertum für gewerblich/technische KMUs:
- Apprenticeship certificate or high-school leaving certificate
- At least two years of relevant professional experience having completed an apprenticeship
Target group und admissions requirements for the MSc Integrated Facility and Energy Management
- Completed first degree (to at least Bachelor level) from a recognized Austrian or equivalent university and at least one year of professional experience OR
- At least six years of relevant professional experience – of which at least one year is spent in a leadership position. Students who have completed an apprenticeship must have completed at least three years of relevant professional experience having finished their apprenticeship.
Applicants for the MSc should have the following additional qualifications:
- Business knowledge at the level of the entrepreneurship examination for all applicants who don’t have a first degree and
- Relevant knowledge about construction, buildings and energy at a Master’s level for all applicants who don’t have a first degree and who have qualified through an apprenticeship
Application process
Application takes place at WIFI Steiermark.
Program information
WIFI Steiermark can answer any questions you may have.
Subsidies
- Tax reimbursement: You can write off the tuition fees against your taxes, as long as the continuing education program is relevant or related to your current occupational field. The tax advantage depends on your total income. You could be reimbursed for up to 43.6 % of the tuition fees!
More information can be found here:
Bundesministerium für Finanzen (Federal Ministry of Finance)
Hintere Zollamtsstraße 2b, 1030 Wien
Tel.: 01/514 33-0
www.bmf.gv.at
The e-mail contact form can be found here:
www.bmf.gv.at/service/allg/feedback/_start.asp - BFB Training allowance for companies:
www.kursfoerderung.at/index.php?id=9&uid=22
Subsidies in Austria
- Datenbank Weiterbildungsförderung (English)
- Wiener ArbeitnehmerInnen Förderungsfonds (English)
- Arbeiterkammer in German
- Weiterbildungsgeld AMS (German)
- Wiener Wirtschaftsförderungsfonds (English)
- You could also save money with help from your employer (for more information see here www.bmf.gv.at)
All information is without guarantee. Please be aware that we cannot make any guarantees about subsidies!
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