Master’s in Multisector Engineering (UNECE/EASA/IMO/IEC) with an International Focus
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in multi-sector engineering (UNECE/EASA/IMO/IEC) with an international focus, structured in 12 modules covering international technical governance, the UNECE vehicle framework, EASA, IMO maritime regulation, IEC standardisation, cross-sector concepts, multi-sector products, regulatory cybersecurity, management systems, standardisation and international regulatory strategy, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the international technical governance of transport.
Apply the UNECE, EASA, IMO and IEC frameworks.
Identify regulatory concepts common to different sectors.
Design certification strategies for multi-sector products.
Integrate cybersecurity and functional safety into compliance.
Participate effectively in standardisation processes.
Develop an international regulatory strategy.
Who it's for
- International regulatory affairs managers
- Certification engineers working across automotive, aerospace and marine
- Standardisation specialists
- Safety management system auditors
- Regulatory cybersecurity consultants
- Transport policy analysts
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector
What you'll work with
- 1958 UNECE Agreement (type approval and mutual recognition for vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Basic Regulation on civil aviation)
- SOLAS Convention (safety of life at sea)
- IEC 61508 (functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable systems)
- UN Regulation No. 155 (vehicle cybersecurity management systems)
- IEC 62443 (industrial automation and control systems security)
- ICAO Annex 19 (safety management)
- ISM Code (international safety management of ships)
- UNECE Document Database
- EASA Rulebook
- IMO GISIS
- IEC Webstore
- Jama Connect
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The United Nations and its technical agencies1.2UNECE and the World Forum WP.291.3ICAO and civil aviation1.4IMO and maritime transport1.5IEC and ISO in standardisation1.6OTIF in rail1.7Relationship between regulators and standards bodies1.8Standard adoption processes1.9Industry participation1.10Case study: life cycle of a UNECE regulation
2.1The 1958 Agreement and mutual recognition2.2The 1998 Agreement and GTRs2.3The 1997 Agreement on inspection2.4International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA)2.5GRSP, GRVA and GRPE working parties2.6UN safety regulations2.7Cybersecurity: UN R1552.8Automated driving requirements2.9Accession of third countries2.10Workshop: finding requirements in UN regulations
3.1Regulation (EU) 2018/11393.2Part-21 airworthiness rules3.3Certification Specifications (CS)3.4Design and production organisations3.5Part-M continuing airworthiness3.6Air operations regulation3.7ICAO standards and notified differences3.8Bilateral airworthiness agreements3.9New technologies and Special Conditions (SC)3.10Practical exercise: structure of a certification basis
4.1SOLAS and safety4.2MARPOL and pollution4.3STCW and training4.4ISM Code for safety management4.5ISPS Code for ship security4.6Flag State and Port State Control4.7Classification societies4.8Marine Equipment Directive4.9Decarbonisation of shipping4.10Case study: applicability of conventions to a new ship
5.1Structure of the IEC5.2Relevant technical committees5.3IEC 61508 and functional safety5.4IEC 62443 and industrial cybersecurity5.5IEC 60079 and explosive atmospheres5.6IECEE and IECEx conformity assessment systems5.7Relationship with CENELEC5.8Harmonised standards in the EU5.9IEC standards in rail5.10Workshop: map of IEC standards for a system
6.1Type and production certification6.2Airworthiness, seaworthiness and roadworthiness6.3Safety management systems (SMS)6.4Cross-sector functional safety6.5Cybersecurity as a cross-sector requirement6.6Human factors in all sectors6.7Maintenance and continuing airworthiness6.8Accident investigation6.9Management of change6.10Practical exercise: table of equivalent concepts
7.1Components shared between sectors7.2Batteries in vehicles, aircraft and ships7.3Electric propulsion systems7.4Hydrogen in transport7.5Sensors and electronics7.6Reusable critical software7.7Materials and special processes7.8Multi-sector supplier management7.9Multiple certification strategies7.10Case study: a battery for automotive and marine use
8.1UN R155 and R1568.2EASA Part-IS on information security8.3IMO guidelines on cyber risk8.4IEC 62443 in industry8.5IACS cybersecurity rules8.6Cyber Resilience Act8.7NIS2 Cybersecurity Directive8.8TARA risk assessment8.9Vulnerability management8.10Workshop: TARA of a connected system
9.1SMS under ICAO Annex 199.2Maritime ISM Code9.3CSMS in automotive9.4Rail management systems9.5ISO 9001 and sector standards9.6Regulatory audits by authorities9.7Safety indicators9.8Safety culture9.9Integration of management systems9.10Practical exercise: audit of an SMS
10.1How committees work10.2Drafting proposals10.3Representation on national committees10.4Industry influence10.5Participation in public consultations10.6Ethics in standardisation10.7Management of regulatory knowledge10.8Standards and patents10.9Trends and future scenarios10.10Case study: proposed amendment to a regulation
11.1Multi-sector regulatory mapping11.2Identification of synergies11.3Organisation of the regulatory function11.4Resources and competencies11.5Regulatory monitoring systems11.6Management of institutional relations11.7Risk management11.8Strategic compliance indicators11.9Roadmap11.10Workshop: regulatory strategy for a multi-sector company
12.1Selection of a multi-sector product or company12.2Analysis of international frameworks12.3Identification of common requirements12.4Certification strategy12.5Cybersecurity and functional safety plan12.6Integrated management system12.7Regulatory monitoring plan12.8Conclusions and future lines of work12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online 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 each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is UNECE Document Database, EASA Rulebook, IMO GISIS, IEC Webstore and Jama Connect, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practice is based on real procedures: multi-sector regulatory applicability analyses, safety management system audits and TARA cybersecurity assessments. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: 1958 UNECE Agreement, Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, SOLAS Convention, IEC 61508, UN Regulation No. 155, IEC 62443, ICAO Annex 19, ISM Code.
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 UNECE Document Database, EASA Rulebook, IMO GISIS, IEC Webstore and Jama Connect, 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, plus 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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