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Master’s in Specific Verticals Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in vertical-market electronics engineering, structured in 12 modules covering electronics for energy and smart grids, space, agriculture, buildings, defence (academic framework), harsh industrial environments, transport and healthcare, plus sector reliability and qualification and multi-sector product strategy, 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

Identify the technical and regulatory requirements of the main vertical markets.

02

Adapt electronic design to harsh environments and regulated sectors.

03

Apply the qualification and reliability standards specific to each sector.

04

Analyse the requirements of electronics for energy, space and buildings.

05

Understand the ethical and regulatory framework of dual-use electronics.

06

Design reusable platform strategies across sectors.

07

Develop the technical and certification plan for a vertical product.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Electronic product engineers
  • Qualification and reliability engineers
  • Technical business development managers
  • Hardware design engineers
  • Certification engineers
  • Multi-sector product managers
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the energy sector
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IEC 61850-3 (environmental requirements for substation equipment)
  • ECSS-Q-ST-60C (EEE components for space)
  • MIL-STD-810H (environmental engineering and laboratory tests)
  • IEC 60079-11 (intrinsic safety for explosive atmospheres)
  • AEC-Q100 (automotive integrated circuit qualification)
  • IPC-A-610 (acceptability of electronic assemblies)
  • ISO 11783 (ISOBUS for agricultural machinery)
  • IEC 60601-1 (safety of medical electrical equipment)
  • Altium Designer
  • Ansys Sherlock
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • SiliconExpert
  • LTspice
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1What sets a vertical market apart
  2. 1.2Environmental, service-life and reliability requirements
  3. 1.3Classification of operating environments
  4. 1.4Long product cycles and obsolescence
  5. 1.5Certifications as a barrier to entry
  6. 1.6Sector-specific supply chains
  7. 1.7Qualification costs by sector
  8. 1.8Multi-sector platform strategies
  9. 1.9Market analysis and opportunities
  10. 1.10Case study: requirements matrix for five sectors
  1. 2.1Smart metering and meters
  2. 2.2Substation protection and control
  3. 2.3IEC 61850 and GOOSE communications
  4. 2.4Electronics for grid-connected inverters
  5. 2.5Grid connection requirements
  6. 2.6Stationary battery management
  7. 2.7Compatibility with grid disturbances
  8. 2.8Testing of substation equipment
  9. 2.9Cybersecurity in power systems
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: specification of a protection IED
  1. 3.1The space environment: radiation and vacuum
  2. 3.2Total ionising dose and single-event effects
  3. 3.3Qualified and COTS components in space
  4. 3.4ECSS standards for electronic products
  5. 3.5Radiation-tolerant design
  6. 3.6CubeSat electronics
  7. 3.7Thermal management in vacuum
  8. 3.8Thermal-vacuum and vibration testing
  9. 3.9Space product quality and control
  10. 3.10Case study: radiation budget for a LEO mission
  1. 4.1Soil and climate sensors
  2. 4.2ISOBUS electronics for agricultural machinery
  3. 4.3Autonomous remote stations
  4. 4.4Water quality monitoring
  5. 4.5Sensor networks in open fields
  6. 4.6Protection against moisture and dust
  7. 4.7Autonomous solar power supply
  8. 4.8Agricultural drones and their electronics
  9. 4.9Electronics for food traceability
  10. 4.10Workshop: design of an agro-climatic station
  1. 5.1Building management systems
  2. 5.2KNX, BACnet and Modbus protocols
  3. 5.3The connected home with Matter
  4. 5.4DALI lighting control
  5. 5.5HVAC and efficiency
  6. 5.6Security and access control
  7. 5.7Regulations for electrical installations in buildings
  8. 5.8Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
  9. 5.9Integration of self-consumption and EV charging
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: DALI and KNX integration in an office
  1. 6.1General requirements of defence systems
  2. 6.2MIL-STD standards as a design reference
  3. 6.3MIL-STD-810 environmental testing
  4. 6.4MIL-STD-461 electromagnetic compatibility
  5. 6.5Export controls and dual use
  6. 6.6Ethics in defence engineering
  7. 6.7Long-term obsolescence management
  8. 6.8Quality according to AQAP
  9. 6.9Security of classified information: principles
  10. 6.10Case study: requirements for a dual-use item of equipment
  1. 7.1Extended temperature ranges
  2. 7.2Explosive atmospheres and ATEX certification
  3. 7.3Intrinsic safety in electronics
  4. 7.4Protection against vibration and shock
  5. 7.5Applying conformal coatings
  6. 7.6Industrial electromagnetic immunity
  7. 7.7Industrial power supplies
  8. 7.8Electronics for mining and oil
  9. 7.9Maintenance in hazardous environments
  10. 7.10Lab: intrinsic safety assessment of a sensor
  1. 8.1Automotive requirements in summary
  2. 8.2On-board railway electronics
  3. 8.3Marine and offshore electronics
  4. 8.4Electronics for general aviation
  5. 8.5Light electric mobility
  6. 8.6Intelligent transport systems
  7. 8.7Vibration and mobile environments
  8. 8.8Vehicle power supply
  9. 8.9Certifications by mode of transport
  10. 8.10Workshop: comparison of requirements across transport modes
  1. 9.1Classification of medical devices
  2. 9.2Non-medical wellness devices
  3. 9.3Medical electrical safety
  4. 9.4Biocompatibility of enclosures
  5. 9.5Home-use devices
  6. 9.6Electronics for remote patient monitoring
  7. 9.7Health data privacy
  8. 9.8The boundary between wellness products and medical devices
  9. 9.9Regulated development cycle
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: regulatory classification of three devices
  1. 10.1AEC-Q component qualification standards
  2. 10.2IPC reliability classes
  3. 10.3Reliability prediction by sector
  4. 10.4Board qualification testing
  5. 10.5Component obsolescence management
  6. 10.6Counterfeit component detection
  7. 10.7Lot traceability
  8. 10.8Warranty and service life
  9. 10.9Field failure analysis
  10. 10.10Case study: qualification plan for two sectors
  1. 11.1Adaptable modular architectures
  2. 11.2Shared hardware platforms
  3. 11.3Variant and configuration management
  4. 11.4Reusing certifications across sectors
  5. 11.5Sector partners and channels
  6. 11.6Business models by vertical
  7. 11.7Entry costs and return
  8. 11.8Product roadmap
  9. 11.9Intellectual property protection
  10. 11.10Workshop: adapting a platform to another sector
  1. 12.1Selection of the sector and the product
  2. 12.2Analysis of sector requirements
  3. 12.3Proposed electronic architecture
  4. 12.4Design and component selection
  5. 12.5Qualification and test plan
  6. 12.6Certification strategy
  7. 12.7Market and cost analysis
  8. 12.8Conclusions on the vertical product
  9. 12.9Thesis 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 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 Altium Designer, Ansys Sherlock, MATLAB/Simulink, SiliconExpert and LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: comparative analysis of environmental and regulatory requirements across sectors, qualification test planning for electronic boards and intrinsic safety assessment of equipment for explosive atmospheres. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: IEC 61850-3, ECSS-Q-ST-60C, MIL-STD-810H, IEC 60079-11, AEC-Q100, IPC-A-610, ISO 11783, IEC 60601-1.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of IEC 61850-3, ECSS-Q-ST-60C and MIL-STD-810H applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Altium Designer, Ansys Sherlock, MATLAB/Simulink, SiliconExpert and LTspice, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:The technical and certification plan for an electronic product in a chosen vertical market, 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.

Sector and requirements
Select the sector and product and analyse its specific requirements.
Electronic architecture
Propose the electronic architecture and select the components.
Qualification and testing
Prepare the qualification and test plan for the sector.
Certification and market
Define the certification strategy and analyse market and costs.
Master's Thesis
Draw conclusions on the vertical product, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Electronic product engineerQualification and reliability engineerTechnical business development managerHardware design engineerCertification engineerMulti-sector product manager
Admissions & scholarships

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.

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FAQ

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 Altium Designer, Ansys Sherlock, MATLAB/Simulink, SiliconExpert and LTspice, 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 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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