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Master’s in Electric Micromobility Engineering — Design, Safety, Operation and Regulation

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in electric micromobility engineering: design, safety, operation and regulation. 12 modules covering mechanical design, propulsion, lightweight batteries and BMS, battery fire safety, user safety, electronics and connectivity, shared fleet operation, regulation and type approval, urban infrastructure and life cycle, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the ecosystem and types of micromobility vehicles.

02

Design lightweight mechanical and propulsion systems.

03

Specify safe battery packs and BMS.

04

Assess fire risks and user safety.

05

Manage the operation of shared fleets.

06

Apply European and Spanish micromobility regulations.

07

Develop a micromobility vehicle or service project.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Micromobility product engineers.
  • Engineers working on lightweight batteries.
  • Shared fleet operations managers.
  • Type-approval technicians.
  • Urban mobility planners.
  • Product safety engineers.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the micromobility sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 15194 (electrically power-assisted cycles, EPAC)
  • EN 17128 (light motorised personal vehicles)
  • EN 50604-1 (secondary lithium batteries for light EV applications)
  • Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (approval of L-category vehicles)
  • Royal Decree 970/2020 (PMVs, Spain)
  • UN 38.3 (lithium battery transport testing)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries)
  • ISO 4210 (safety requirements for bicycles)
  • SolidWorks
  • ANSYS Mechanical
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • openLCA
  • QGIS
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1E-scooters, e-bikes and mopeds
  2. 1.2Classification of L1e light vehicles
  3. 1.3Personal mobility vehicles (PMVs)
  4. 1.4Private versus shared use
  5. 1.5Impact on urban mobility
  6. 1.6Market data and trends
  7. 1.7Accident rates and public perception
  8. 1.8Stakeholders: manufacturers, operators and cities
  9. 1.9European micromobility models
  10. 1.10Case study: urban market analysis
  1. 2.1E-scooter geometry and stability
  2. 2.2E-bike frames
  3. 2.3Materials: aluminium, steel and composites
  4. 2.4Wheels, tyres and suspension
  5. 2.5Braking systems
  6. 2.6Ergonomics and rider position
  7. 2.7Folding and portability
  8. 2.8Finite element analysis
  9. 2.9Frame fatigue testing
  10. 2.10Lab: FEM analysis of a frame
  1. 3.1Hub and mid-drive motors
  2. 3.2Torque and cadence sensors
  3. 3.3BLDC motor controllers
  4. 3.4Pedal assistance and legal limits
  5. 3.5Propulsion efficiency
  6. 3.6Transmissions and gears
  7. 3.7Regeneration in light vehicles
  8. 3.8Motor thermal management
  9. 3.9Integration and wiring
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: e-bike assistance curves
  1. 4.118650 and 21700 cells
  2. 4.2Lightweight pack configuration
  3. 4.3Battery management systems
  4. 4.4Overcharge and short-circuit protection
  5. 4.5Chargers and their safety
  6. 4.6Removable and swappable batteries
  7. 4.7Ageing and service life
  8. 4.8Battery transport and UN 38.3
  9. 4.9Recycling micromobility batteries
  10. 4.10Workshop: design of a 36 V pack
  1. 5.1Thermal runaway in lightweight batteries
  2. 5.2Fires in homes and buildings
  3. 5.3Non-certified products and risks
  4. 5.4The EN 50604-1 standard
  5. 5.5Charger safety
  6. 5.6Safe storage in buildings
  7. 5.7Fire service response
  8. 5.8Bans on public transport
  9. 5.9User awareness
  10. 5.10Case study: investigation of an e-scooter fire
  1. 6.1Accident rates for e-scooters and bicycles
  2. 6.2EN 17128 safety standards
  3. 6.3Lighting and visibility
  4. 6.4Brakes and stopping distances
  5. 6.5Helmets and equipment
  6. 6.6Maximum speed and limiters
  7. 6.7Design for stability
  8. 6.8User training
  9. 6.9Accident analysis
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: e-scooter braking test
  1. 7.1Controllers and displays
  2. 7.2Bluetooth and IoT communication
  3. 7.3GNSS location for fleets
  4. 7.4Remote locking and anti-theft
  5. 7.5Firmware and OTA updates
  6. 7.6Usage telemetry
  7. 7.7Cybersecurity of connected vehicles
  8. 7.8Integration with mobile apps
  9. 7.9Remote fault diagnosis
  10. 7.10Lab: e-scooter telemetry with IoT
  1. 8.1Free-floating and station-based models
  2. 8.2Vehicle rebalancing
  3. 8.3On-street battery swapping
  4. 8.4Charging logistics
  5. 8.5Maintenance and repair
  6. 8.6Service life of shared vehicles
  7. 8.7Unit economics per trip
  8. 8.8Managing improper parking
  9. 8.9Data for cities (MDS)
  10. 8.10Workshop: rebalancing optimisation
  1. 9.1Regulation (EU) 168/2013 on L-category vehicles
  2. 9.2The Machinery Directive for EPACs
  3. 9.3EN 15194 standard for e-bikes
  4. 9.4EN 17128 standard for personal vehicles
  5. 9.5DGT manual of PMV characteristics (Spain)
  6. 9.6Spanish General Traffic Regulations
  7. 9.7Municipal traffic bylaws
  8. 9.8Compulsory insurance for PMVs
  9. 9.9Certification and market surveillance
  10. 9.10Case study: certification of a PMV
  1. 10.1Cycle lanes and cycle routes
  2. 10.2Secure, anti-theft parking
  3. 10.3Charging stations
  4. 10.4Integration with public transport
  5. 10.5Sustainable urban mobility plans
  6. 10.6Low-emission zones
  7. 10.7Design of safe junctions
  8. 10.8Micromobility-specific signage
  9. 10.9Infrastructure assessment
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: parking network design
  1. 11.1Life cycle assessment of e-scooters
  2. 11.2Service life and carbon footprint
  3. 11.3Design for repairability
  4. 11.4Circular economy and refurbishment
  5. 11.5Recycling batteries and motors
  6. 11.6Batteries Regulation and battery passport
  7. 11.7Real modal substitution
  8. 11.8Public health benefits
  9. 11.9Sustainability reporting
  10. 11.10Workshop: comparative LCA of light vehicles
  1. 12.1Defining the vehicle or service
  2. 12.2Technical and regulatory requirements
  3. 12.3Propulsion system design
  4. 12.4Battery pack design
  5. 12.5System safety analysis
  6. 12.6Operation or commercialisation plan
  7. 12.7Environmental assessment of the proposal
  8. 12.8Conclusions and proposals
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, MATLAB/Simulink, openLCA and QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for braking and stability tests, safety tests on lightweight batteries and analysis of shared fleet data. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: EN 15194, EN 17128, EN 50604-1, Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Royal Decree 970/2020, UN 38.3, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, ISO 4210.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of EN 15194, EN 17128 and EN 50604-1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, MATLAB/Simulink, openLCA, QGIS, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:A micromobility vehicle or service project covering propulsion and battery pack design, safety analysis, operation plan and environmental assessment, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Vehicle or service definition
Define the vehicle or service and its technical and regulatory requirements.
Propulsion system design
Design the motor, controller and assistance strategy.
Battery pack design
Design a safe battery pack and BMS for the application.
Safety and operation plan
Analyse system safety and prepare the operation or commercialisation plan.
Master's Thesis
A complete micromobility project with environmental assessment, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Micromobility product engineerLightweight battery engineerShared fleet operations managerType-approval technicianUrban mobility plannerProduct safety engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with SolidWorks, ANSYS Mechanical, MATLAB/Simulink, openLCA, QGIS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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