Master’s in LPWAN IoT Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in LPWAN IoT engineering, structured in 12 modules covering LoRa/LoRaWAN, Sigfox and ultra-narrowband, NB-IoT and LTE-M, low-power device hardware and firmware, network planning, IoT backends, security and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Compare LPWAN technologies according to application requirements.
Configure LoRaWAN networks and devices with optimal parameters.
Analyse how NB-IoT and LTE-M operate in cellular networks.
Design ultra-low-power IoT devices.
Plan the coverage and capacity of an LPWAN network.
Integrate data into secure backend platforms.
Develop a complete LPWAN pilot deployment.
Who it's for
- IoT engineers looking to deepen their expertise in low-power wide-area networks.
- LPWAN network engineers who want a complete view from device to backend.
- Embedded firmware developers working on battery-powered connected nodes.
- IoT solutions architects designing large-scale sensor deployments.
- Network deployment engineers responsible for gateway rollout and coverage.
- Low-power hardware engineers moving into radio-connected products.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in water and energy utilities.
What you'll work with
- LoRaWAN L2 1.0.4 Specification (LoRaWAN link-layer protocol)
- 3GPP TS 36.211 (LTE physical channels and modulation, basis of NB-IoT and LTE-M)
- ETSI EN 300 220-1 (short-range devices in the 25–1,000 MHz range)
- ETSI EN 303 204 (short-range devices in data networks, 870–876 MHz)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment Directive)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 (cybersecurity requirements for radio equipment)
- OMA LwM2M (lightweight IoT device management)
- ETSI EN 303 645 (cybersecurity for consumer IoT)
- The Things Stack
- ChirpStack
- Zephyr RTOS
- Nordic Power Profiler Kit
- Node-RED
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Requirements of low-power devices1.2Comparison of LPWAN technologies1.3Licensed and unlicensed spectrum1.4Star and star-of-stars topologies1.5Link budget in LPWAN1.6Massive IoT use cases1.7Operator business models1.8Device and connectivity costs1.9Technology selection by application1.10Case study: technology decision matrix
2.1CSS modulation and spreading factor2.2Device classes A, B and C2.3OTAA and ABP activation2.4Adaptive data rate (ADR)2.5Network and application servers2.6EU868 regional plans2.7Duty cycle and time on air2.8Security with session keys2.9Multicast and FUOTA updates2.10Lab: LoRaWAN network with The Things Stack
3.1DBPSK modulation in ultra-narrowband3.2Uplink and downlink messages3.3Spatial and temporal diversity3.4Payload limitations3.5Network-based geolocation3.6Monarch and global roaming3.7Evolution of the 0G ecosystem3.8Mioty and TS-UNB alternatives3.9Capacity comparison3.10Practical: capacity analysis with TS-UNB
4.1Cellular architecture for IoT4.2In-band, guard-band and standalone deployment4.3PSM and eDRX modes4.4Coverage enhancement and repetitions4.5Control-plane CIoT optimisation4.6Mobility in LTE-M4.7Consumption by traffic pattern4.8Operator certification4.9Migration to 5G RedCap4.10Lab: power consumption measurement with PSM in NB-IoT
5.1Ultra-low-power microcontrollers5.2Transceivers and certified modules5.3Compact antennas and their matching5.4PCB design for radio5.5Sensors and signal conditioning5.6Power sources and primary batteries5.7Solar and vibration energy harvesting5.8Battery life estimation5.9Enclosures and IP rating5.10Practical: energy budget of a node
6.1Zephyr and FreeRTOS operating systems6.2LoRaWAN and cellular protocol stacks6.3Low-power management in firmware6.4Remote firmware updates6.5Secure boot and key storage6.6Efficient payload encoding6.7Error handling and retries6.8Unit testing in embedded systems6.9Tracing and field debugging6.10Workshop: node firmware with Zephyr
7.1Gateway coverage planning7.2Urban and rural propagation models7.3Field coverage tests7.4Capacity and collisions in ALOHA7.5Gateway densification and backhaul7.6Private versus public networks7.7Interference management in ISM bands7.8Sizing for smart meters7.9Network operation and monitoring7.10Case study: deployment in a municipality
8.1Network server integration8.2MQTT and CoAP protocols8.3Cloud platforms for IoT8.4Data modelling and time series8.5Payload decoders8.6Device management with LwM2M8.7Dashboards and business integration8.8Scalability and high availability8.9Cloud operating costs8.10Practical: pipeline from LoRaWAN to a dashboard
9.1Threat model in massive IoT9.2Key management in LoRaWAN 1.19.3NB-IoT security with SIM9.4Secure elements and iSIM9.5Physical attacks on devices9.6European cybersecurity requirements9.7Supply chain security9.8Vulnerability management in the field9.9Sensor data privacy9.10Workshop: threat analysis of an LPWAN node
10.1Smart water and gas meters10.2Smart cities and street lighting10.3Precision agriculture and irrigation10.4Asset tracking and logistics10.5Structural monitoring10.6Buildings and energy efficiency10.7Environment and air quality10.8Health and remote care10.9Industry and remote maintenance10.10Case study: remote water meter reading network
11.1Radio Equipment Directive11.2Harmonised standards for short-range devices11.3LoRa Alliance certification11.4GCF and PTCRB certification11.5Power consumption and performance tests11.6Requirements for batteries and accumulators11.7CE marking and technical documentation11.8EMC and electrical safety testing11.9International FCC certification11.10Lab: pre-compliance testing of an LPWAN device
12.1Definition of the LPWAN use case12.2Reasoned technology selection12.3Device and firmware design12.4Network planning12.5Backend development12.6Pilot deployment and measurements12.7Cost and battery life evaluation12.8Conclusions of the pilot deployment12.9Master'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. 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 The Things Stack, ChirpStack, Zephyr RTOS, Nordic Power Profiler Kit and Node-RED, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: deploying LoRaWAN networks with gateways and a network server, measuring node consumption under different power-saving modes, and coverage tests in urban and rural environments. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: LoRaWAN L2 1.0.4 Specification, 3GPP TS 36.211, ETSI EN 300 220-1, ETSI EN 303 204, Directive 2014/53/EU, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30, OMA LwM2M, ETSI EN 303 645.
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 The Things Stack, ChirpStack, Zephyr RTOS, Nordic Power Profiler Kit and Node-RED, 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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