Exchange programmes

Facility Management

The study programme of Facility Management is unique in Flanders. It offers very practical and broad insights in the following fields: communication, management and facility technology. As a facility manager you are responsible for proper management and maintenance of buildings. You will provide employees with a comfortable desk, safe work clothing and a decent meal, contributing to a motivating working environment! Finally, you will support all events planned and hosted by the organisation.

The exchange programme runs from October to January during which period students complete a work placement and write their bachelor's thesis. You can follow this programme in Dutch, English or French.

facility management

Traineeship in Flanders and Bachelor Thesis (30 ECTS)

  • Traineeship in Flanders

    A detailed programme will be drawn up, considering the possibilities at the receiving organisation. The programme offers the trainee the opportunity to become acquainted with the entire organization. Students are expected to complete a thorough analysis and description of the facility services. In agreement with the organization, students will be given the opportunity to perform a relevant facility assignment at the receiving organisation.

    > Traineeship in Flanders

  • Bachelor Thesis

    With the guidance of a supervisor, students will autonomously write a bachelor's thesis of about 40 pages on an FM-related topic. The research topic and literature review will be linked to a specific case or traineeship assignment in which students have immersed themselves during the traineeship in the third year.

    > Bachelor Thesis

Registration

To apply for registration, follow the procedure as described on our page. 

Credits

  • Number of European credits: 30.
  • This programme is open to Business students (Facility Management).
  • The courses contain lectures, discussion groups, joint projects, educational visits, case-based studies and role-playing techniques.
  • Autumn semester.

Technology Campus Ghent

The traineeship can take place throughout Belgium but is managed from the Odisee Technology Campus in Ghent.

International Relations Office

Campus Brussels
Warmoesberg 26
1000 Brussels
+32 2 609 81 00
incoming.exchange@odisee.be 		Campus Ghent
Gebroeders De Smetstraat 1
9000 Ghent
+32 9 267 27 22 
incoming.exchange@odisee.be

Student services

How does Odisee approach inclusive education? What extra services does Odisee offer to its students? And have you heard of the Odibuddy project?

Find out more on our counseling page below. 

Insurance

As a registered student, you are insured for the study-related activities at Odisee, with the civil liability policy and with the collective insurance for accidents, after intervention of the health insurance company.