Master’s in PLM Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in PLM engineering. 12 modules covering product data management, BOM structures, change and configuration management, workflows, enterprise integration, digital thread, implementation, sector-specific PLM and compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the architecture and scope of a PLM system.
Model product data, structures and configurable BOMs.
Manage change and configuration according to ISO 10007 and CMII.
Integrate PLM with ERP, MES and ALM.
Implement the digital thread with MBSE and model-based definition.
Plan the implementation and migration of a PLM system.
Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance from the BOM.
Who it's for
- PLM consultants looking to deepen their methodology and platform expertise.
- PLM system administrators responsible for configuring and running the platform.
- Configuration management leads in regulated industries.
- Digital thread architects connecting design, manufacturing and service data.
- Engineering data analysts working with product structures and change data.
- Digital transformation project managers leading PLM programmes.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10007:2017 (guidelines for configuration management)
- EIA-649C (configuration management standard)
- ISO 10303-242:2022 (STEP managed model-based 3D engineering)
- ISO 14306:2017 (JT file format for 3D visualisation)
- ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems)
- 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records and signatures)
- ISO 16792:2021 (digital product definition data practices)
- ASME Y14.41-2019 (digital product definition data practices)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- PTC Windchill
- 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA
- Aras Innovator
- SAP S/4HANA
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Concept and scope of PLM1.2PLM, PDM, ERP and MES1.3Digital thread and data continuity1.4The lifecycle from idea to retirement1.5Benefits and business cases1.6Architecture of a PLM system1.7Main vendors on the market1.8Cloud and SaaS PLM1.9PLM maturity of the organisation1.10Case study: PLM diagnosis of an industrial SME
2.1Items, documents and revisions2.2Vault, check-in and check-out2.3Intelligent and sequential numbering schemes2.4Classification and attributes2.5Multi-system CAD management2.6JT and 3D PDF lightweight formats2.7Lifecycles and states2.8Permissions and access security2.9Part search and reuse2.10Lab: configuring item types in Aras
3.1EBOM, MBOM and SBOM3.2Multi-level structures and views3.3Variants, options and rules3.4150% BOM and configuration3.5Date and serial-number effectivities3.6Phantom parts and kits3.7EBOM to MBOM transformation3.8Comparing BOM structures3.9Software bill of materials3.10Practical: configurable BOM for an electric bicycle
4.1The CMII configuration management model4.2Change requests, notices and orders4.3Change impact analysis4.4Change control boards4.5Configuration management according to ISO 100074.6Baselines and freezing4.7Functional and physical audits4.8Urgent changes and deviations4.9Traceability from requirements to changes4.10Workshop: complete engineering change workflow
5.1Modelling approval workflows5.2Electronic signatures and 21 CFR Part 115.3Project management in PLM5.4Stage-gate development processes5.5Integration with quality management5.6APQP and PPAP in PLM5.7Supplier collaboration5.8Substance and material compliance5.9Engineering process indicators5.10Lab: approval workflow in Windchill
6.1PLM integration with SAP ERP6.2Connection with MES and the shop floor6.3Integration with software ALM6.4After-sales service and SLM6.5REST and OSLC APIs6.6Middleware and event integration6.7Master data governance6.8BOM synchronisation with ERP6.9Handling integration errors6.10Case study: PLM-ERP integration at a manufacturer
7.1Digital thread across the lifecycle7.2Product and process digital twin7.3Model-based systems engineering7.4Linked SysML v2 models7.5Model-based definition (MBD)7.6Semantic PMI in 3D7.7Simulation process and data management (SPDM)7.8Field data and IoT7.9Field feedback to design7.10Practical: linking a requirement to a 3D model with PMI
8.1PLM strategy and roadmap8.2Capturing business requirements8.3Vendor selection and licensing8.4Legacy data migration8.5Configuration versus customisation8.6Key user training8.7Organisational change management8.8Phased deployment and pilots8.9Total cost and return8.10Workshop: PLM implementation plan
9.1PLM in automotive and its suppliers9.2Aerospace PLM and AS91009.3Medical devices and the DHF9.4Electronics and ECAD management9.5PLM for fashion and textiles9.6Formulation in food and cosmetics9.7PLM and BIM in construction9.8Energy asset management9.9Engineer-to-order (ETO) machinery9.10Case study: PLM for a medical device manufacturer
10.1REACH compliance in the structure10.2RoHS declarations for components10.3Conflict minerals and due diligence10.4LCA integrated into PLM10.5Digital product passport from PLM10.6IMDS material declarations10.7Collecting supplier data10.8Automated regulatory reporting10.9Data for circularity and end of life10.10Lab: compliance report from the BOM
11.1Cloud-native PLM11.2AI applied to search and classification11.3Low-code extension platforms11.4SaaS models and licensing11.5Real-time collaboration11.6Cybersecurity of engineering data11.7Product knowledge graphs11.8PLM in Industry 4.011.9Data sovereignty and Gaia-X11.10Case study: migration to cloud PLM
12.1Diagnosis of the organisation12.2Definition of PLM requirements12.3Proposed data model12.4Change and approval processes12.5Configuration prototype on a platform12.6Data migration plan12.7ERP integration plan12.8Return on investment analysis12.9Master's Thesis 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 the programme is compatible with full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA, Aras Innovator and SAP S/4HANA, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: configuring PLM platforms in a test environment, pilot migrations of legacy data and PLM maturity assessments in companies. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 10007:2017, EIA-649C, ISO 10303-242:2022, ISO 14306:2017, ISO 9001:2015, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 16792:2021, ASME Y14.41-2019.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- 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 Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA, Aras Innovator, SAP S/4HANA, 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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