Master’s in Export Controls, ITAR/EAR and Offset Programmes Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in export control, ITAR/EAR and offset programme engineering. 12 modules covering export control regimes, the European and Spanish framework, ITAR, EAR, product and technology classification, internal compliance programmes, sanctions, offsets, technology transfer, end-user due diligence and compliance digitalisation, with the Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821, ITAR and EAR, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this programme. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the multilateral export control regimes.
Apply European and Spanish regulations on defence and dual-use trade.
Interpret the US ITAR and EAR regulations.
Classify products, software and technology.
Design internal compliance programmes.
Manage offset agreements and technology transfer.
Assess end-user and human rights risk.
Who it's for
- Export control managers
- ITAR/EAR compliance specialists
- Offset managers
- Sanctions analysts
- Foreign trade consultants
- Technology transfer managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence industry
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use export control)
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations – ITAR (US defence export control)
- Export Administration Regulations – EAR (US dual-use export control)
- Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (control of exports of military technology and equipment)
- Directive 2009/43/EC (intra-Community transfers of defence products)
- Spanish Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence material)
- Recommendation (EU) 2019/1318 (internal compliance programmes)
- Arms Trade Treaty (international arms trade)
- SAP Global Trade Services
- Descartes Visual Compliance
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Objectives of export control1.2Non-proliferation and international security1.3Wassenaar Arrangement1.4Missile Technology Control Regime1.5Nuclear Suppliers Group1.6Australia Group1.7Arms Trade Treaty1.8UN Security Council Resolution 15401.9Trends and emerging technologies1.10Case study: map of the regimes applicable to a product
2.1Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/8212.2Annex I and control categories2.3Common Position 2008/944/CFSP and its eight criteria2.4Directive 2009/43/EC on intra-Community transfers2.5Spanish Law 53/2007 on foreign trade in defence material2.6Royal Decree 679/20142.7JIMDDU Inter-Ministerial Board2.8Individual, global and general licences2.9Catch-all clause2.10Workshop: simulated export licence application
3.1Structure of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations3.2US Munitions List (USML)3.3Defence articles and services3.4Technical data and deemed exports3.5DDTC registration3.6DSP-5 licences, TAA and MLA3.7Re-export and retransfer3.8Exemptions and agreements3.9Penalties and compliance cases3.10Practical exercise: classification of a component against the USML
4.1Export Administration Regulations4.2Commerce Control List and ECCN4.3600 series and 9x5154.4De minimis rules4.5Foreign direct product rule4.6Entity List and restricted lists4.7Licence exceptions4.8End users and end uses4.9Controls on semiconductors and emerging technologies4.10Lab: calculation of de minimis content
5.1Classification methodology5.2Self-classification and formal requests5.3Commodity Jurisdiction5.4Classification of software and encryption5.5Technology and intangibles5.6Cloud transfers5.7Research and academic exclusions5.8Documentation of the classification5.9Common errors5.10Case study: classification of an inertial navigation system
6.1Recommendation (EU) 2019/1318 on ICPs6.2Management commitment6.3Risk assessment6.4Screening procedures6.5Training and awareness6.6Record-keeping and document retention6.7Internal audits6.8Reporting of violations6.9Trade compliance software6.10Workshop: design of an ICP for an SME
7.1EU and UN Security Council sanctions7.2OFAC sanctions7.3Arms embargoes7.4Sanctions on Russia and their evolution7.5Consolidated lists7.6Counterparty screening7.7Sanctions evasion and red flags7.8Humanitarian licences7.9Consequences of non-compliance7.10Practical exercise: customer screening against official lists
8.1Concept and types of offsets8.2Direct and indirect offsets8.3European rules and Directive 2009/81/EC8.4Commission guidance on offsets8.5National industrial participation policies8.6Valuation and multipliers8.7Negotiation of offset agreements8.8Monitoring and compliance8.9Interaction with export control8.10Case study: valuation of an offset package
9.1Technology licence agreements9.2Co-production and licensed manufacturing9.3Intellectual property protection9.4Technical assistance agreements9.5Technical data control9.6Foreign personnel and deemed exports9.7R&D cooperation9.8Transfer risks9.9Management of sensitive information9.10Workshop: technology control plan for a joint project
10.1End-use risk assessment10.2End-user certificates10.3Post-shipment verification10.4Risk of human rights violations10.5UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights10.6Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive10.7Cyber-surveillance technologies10.8Transparency and reporting10.9Civil society and scrutiny10.10Practical exercise: end-user risk assessment
11.1Organisation of the compliance department11.2Licence management tools11.3Screening automation11.4Classification data management11.5ERP integration11.6Compliance indicators11.7External audits11.8Relationship with authorities11.9Regulatory trends11.10Case study: digitalisation of the licensing workflow
12.1Selection of the business case12.2Analysis of the applicable regimes12.3Product classification12.4Design of the compliance programme12.5Analysis of technology transfers12.6Offset evaluation12.7Recommendations12.8Conclusions12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP Global Trade Services, Descartes Visual Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Real procedures are studied, such as classification of products against control lists, design of internal compliance programmes and screening of counterparties against sanctions lists. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Dual-Use Regulation (EU) 2021/821, ITAR, EAR, Common Position 2008/944/CFSP, Directive 2009/43/EC, Spanish Law 53/2007, Recommendation (EU) 2019/1318, Arms Trade Treaty.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
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.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
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 SAP Global Trade Services, Descartes Visual Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, 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 university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's 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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