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Master’s in Industrial Networks and IIoT Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in industrial networks and IIoT engineering, structured in 12 modules covering fieldbuses, industrial Ethernet, industrial wireless and private 5G, IIoT architectures, OPC UA and MQTT, industrial data, OT cybersecurity and network diagnostics, 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 communication architectures in automation environments.

02

Configure fieldbuses and industrial Ethernet networks.

03

Design industrial wireless networks and private 5G networks.

04

Implement IIoT architectures with OPC UA and MQTT.

05

Exploit industrial data for indicators and analytics.

06

Apply the industrial cybersecurity principles of the IEC 62443 series.

07

Develop an industrial network and IIoT project for a real plant.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Industrial network engineers looking to move into IIoT architectures.
  • Automation engineers who need a solid grounding in industrial communications.
  • IIoT architects designing data flows from the plant floor to the cloud.
  • OT cybersecurity specialists working with IEC 62443.
  • MES integration engineers connecting production systems with business systems.
  • Industrial communications technicians seeking engineering-level expertise.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in manufacturing.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 61158 (industrial communication networks, fieldbus specifications)
  • IEC 61784-2 (real-time Ethernet communication profiles)
  • IEC 62443-3-3 (system security requirements and security levels)
  • IEC 62541 (OPC Unified Architecture)
  • ISA-95 (IEC 62264) (enterprise-control system integration)
  • IEC 62439-3 (PRP and HSR high-availability redundancy)
  • IEC 61918 (installation of communication networks in industrial premises)
  • Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2 Directive on cybersecurity)
  • Siemens TIA Portal
  • Wireshark
  • Node-RED
  • UaExpert
  • InfluxDB
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1ISA-95 automation pyramid
  2. 1.2IT and OT convergence
  3. 1.3Determinism requirements on the plant floor
  4. 1.4Ring, star and line topologies
  5. 1.5Industrial physical media
  6. 1.6RAMI 4.0 reference architecture
  7. 1.7Purdue zone model
  8. 1.8Network availability and redundancy
  9. 1.9Evolution from fieldbuses to Ethernet
  10. 1.10Case study: network audit of a plant
  1. 2.1Profibus DP and PA
  2. 2.2Modbus RTU over RS-485
  3. 2.3CANopen in machinery
  4. 2.4DeviceNet in existing installations
  5. 2.5Point-to-point IO-Link
  6. 2.6AS-Interface for sensors
  7. 2.7HART over 4-20 mA
  8. 2.8Fieldbus diagnostics
  9. 2.9Migration to industrial Ethernet
  10. 2.10Lab: Modbus RTU communication with a PLC
  1. 3.1Profinet RT and IRT
  2. 3.2EtherNet/IP and CIP
  3. 3.3EtherCAT and on-the-fly processing
  4. 3.4Modbus TCP on Ethernet networks
  5. 3.5Powerlink and Sercos III
  6. 3.6Industrial managed switches
  7. 3.7VLANs and quality of service
  8. 3.8MRP, PRP and HSR redundancy
  9. 3.9Diagnostics with SNMP
  10. 3.10Practical: configuring a Profinet network
  1. 4.1Industrial Wi-Fi and fast roaming
  2. 4.2WirelessHART and ISA100
  3. 4.3Bluetooth in industrial environments
  4. 4.4Private 5G for factories
  5. 4.5Coverage planning on the plant floor
  6. 4.6Interference and coexistence
  7. 4.7Communication with AGVs and mobile robots
  8. 4.8Wireless latency and reliability
  9. 4.9Security in wireless networks
  10. 4.10Case study: private 5G network in an industrial building
  1. 5.1From sensor to cloud
  2. 5.2Industrial gateways
  3. 5.3Edge and fog computing
  4. 5.4Commercial IIoT platforms
  5. 5.5Asset information models
  6. 5.6Asset Administration Shell
  7. 5.7Event-driven architectures
  8. 5.8Integration with MES and ERP
  9. 5.9Scalability of IIoT solutions
  10. 5.10Workshop: IIoT architecture for a packaging line
  1. 6.1OPC UA information model
  2. 6.2Client-server in OPC UA
  3. 6.3Publish-subscribe in OPC UA
  4. 6.4Sector companion specifications
  5. 6.5MQTT and Sparkplug B
  6. 6.6Brokers and quality of service
  7. 6.7Unified namespace
  8. 6.8Security in OPC UA
  9. 6.9Multi-vendor interoperability
  10. 6.10Lab: OPC UA server with PLC data
  1. 7.1Process historians
  2. 7.2Time-series databases
  3. 7.3Data quality and contextualisation
  4. 7.4OEE and production KPIs
  5. 7.5Visualisation with dashboards
  6. 7.6Statistical process analysis
  7. 7.7Machine learning on the plant floor
  8. 7.8Anomaly detection
  9. 7.9Industrial data governance
  10. 7.10Practical: OEE calculation with real data
  1. 8.1Threats to control systems
  2. 8.2IEC 62443 series and security levels
  3. 8.3Segmentation into zones and conduits
  4. 8.4Industrial firewalls and DMZ
  5. 8.5Passive monitoring of OT traffic
  6. 8.6Patch management in OT
  7. 8.7Secure remote access
  8. 8.8Industrial incident response
  9. 8.9NIS2 Directive in industry
  10. 8.10Workshop: designing zones and conduits
  1. 9.1Industrial cabling and M12 connectors
  2. 9.2Electromagnetic compatibility on the plant floor
  3. 9.3Earthing and shielding
  4. 9.4Industrial fibre optics
  5. 9.5Traffic sizing
  6. 9.6Network documentation
  7. 9.7Cabling certification
  8. 9.8Installation in cabinets and panels
  9. 9.9Change management in OT networks
  10. 9.10Practical: network design for a manufacturing cell
  1. 10.1Traffic analysis tools
  2. 10.2Profinet and EtherNet/IP diagnostics
  3. 10.3Detection of physical-layer errors
  4. 10.4Continuous network monitoring
  5. 10.5Asset inventory management
  6. 10.6Root cause analysis of failures
  7. 10.7Predictive network maintenance
  8. 10.8Configuration backup
  9. 10.9Availability indicators
  10. 10.10Case study: resolving downtime caused by network failures
  1. 11.1The connected factory in the automotive sector
  2. 11.2Continuous processes in chemicals
  3. 11.3Food and traceability
  4. 11.4Energy and IEC 61850 substations
  5. 11.5Water treatment
  6. 11.6Connected intralogistics
  7. 11.7Process digital twin
  8. 11.8Retrofitting legacy machinery
  9. 11.9Return on investment in IIoT
  10. 11.10Workshop: retrofit plan for a line
  1. 12.1Analysis of the target plant
  2. 12.2Communication and data requirements
  3. 12.3Network architecture design
  4. 12.4IIoT integration and data modelling
  5. 12.5Cybersecurity plan
  6. 12.6Prototype and testing
  7. 12.7Evaluation of network results
  8. 12.8Conclusions on the industrial network
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens TIA Portal, Wireshark, Node-RED, UaExpert and InfluxDB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: configuring and diagnosing Profinet and EtherNet/IP networks, integrating PLC data via OPC UA and MQTT, and designing network segmentation according to IEC 62443. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IEC 61158, IEC 61784-2, IEC 62443-3-3, IEC 62541, ISA-95 (IEC 62264), IEC 62439-3, IEC 61918, Directive (EU) 2022/2555.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 61158, IEC 61784-2 and IEC 62443-3-3 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Siemens TIA Portal, Wireshark, Node-RED, UaExpert and InfluxDB, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:An industrial network and IIoT project for a real plant, from network architecture to cybersecurity plan and prototype, 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.

Plant analysis
Analyse the target plant and define its communication and data requirements.
Network architecture
Design the industrial network architecture, including fieldbuses, Ethernet and wireless segments.
IIoT integration
Integrate PLC data through OPC UA and MQTT and model the information.
Cybersecurity and prototype
Draw up a cybersecurity plan based on IEC 62443 and test a prototype.
Master's Thesis
Evaluate the network results and present the complete project, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Industrial Network EngineerAutomation EngineerIIoT ArchitectOT Cybersecurity SpecialistMES Integration EngineerIndustrial Communications Technician
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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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 Siemens TIA Portal, Wireshark, Node-RED, UaExpert and InfluxDB, 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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