Master’s in Operations, MRO & Logistics Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in operations, MRO and logistics engineering for machinery fleets, structured in 12 modules covering fleet operations, maintenance strategies, MRO planning and scheduling, spare parts, heavy machinery logistics, workshops, CMMS/EAM, reliability, asset management under ISO 55000, costs and service contracts, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Operations, MRO & Logistics Engineering — studying from Australia
Off-road and special-purpose vehicles are central to Australia's mining, agriculture, construction and emergency services sectors. Remote geography and harsh conditions create strong demand for robust machinery, including haul trucks, agricultural equipment and specialist fire and rescue vehicles. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, operator safety and machine automation. Employers include mining equipment manufacturers and dealers, agricultural machinery firms, construction companies and government fleet agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$12,600 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will this qualification be recognised by Australian engineering bodies for off-road vehicle work?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by Engineers Australia or any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses competence independently, so check its requirements before enrolling if membership is your goal.
Which Australian employers work with off-road and special vehicles and machinery?
Mining and agricultural equipment makers, fleet operators, defence and emergency service vehicle suppliers, and four-wheel-drive modification businesses are examples. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria. Relevant experience and a practical final project are often as important as the qualification.
Can I study this online while working in Australia, and is there support?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. You can study from anywhere in Australia without a student visa. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; check the total hours and plan a realistic schedule.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Manage fleet operations with availability and utilisation indicators.
Select maintenance strategies according to criticality.
Plan and schedule maintenance work.
Optimise inventories of spare parts and components.
Organise heavy machinery logistics.
Implement CMMS and asset management systems.
Design service and maintenance contracts.
Who it's for
- Fleet maintenance managers.
- Maintenance planners.
- Reliability engineers.
- Machinery logistics managers.
- Asset managers.
- After-sales service managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the mining sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 55000 (asset management)
- UNE-EN 13306 (maintenance terminology)
- UNE-EN 15341 (maintenance key performance indicators)
- UNE-EN 17007 (maintenance processes)
- SAE JA1011 (evaluation criteria for RCM processes)
- Royal Decree 2822/1998 (abnormal transport under the Spanish General Vehicle Regulations)
- SAP Plant Maintenance
- IBM Maximo
- Microsoft Power BI
- ReliaSoft Weibull++
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Life cycle of a machinery fleet1.2Fleet sizing by production1.3Availability, utilisation and performance1.4Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)1.5Operations planning1.6Assignment of machines to work faces1.7Daily production control1.8Fleet telematics1.9Data-driven decision-making1.10Case study: sizing a haulage fleet
2.1Corrective maintenance and its costs2.2Hour-based preventive maintenance2.3Condition-based maintenance2.4Data-driven predictive maintenance2.5Reliability-centred maintenance2.6Total productive maintenance2.7Selection of strategy by equipment2.8Equipment criticality2.9Costs of each strategy2.10Lab: criticality analysis of a fleet
3.1Difference between planning and scheduling3.2Work orders3.3Work packages and estimation3.4Weekly and daily scheduling3.5Major shutdowns and overhauls3.6Coordination with production3.7Backlog management3.8Schedule compliance3.9Workflow improvement3.10Practical exercise: weekly schedule for a mining workshop
4.1ABC classification and criticality of spare parts4.2Replenishment models4.3Safety stock4.4Critical and slow-moving spare parts4.5Repairable and rotable components4.6Component remanufacturing4.7Supplier management4.8Maintenance kits4.9Inventory indicators4.10Practical exercise: stock policy for major components
5.1Abnormal transport of heavy machinery5.2Permits for abnormal loads5.3Dismantling for transport5.4Logistics to remote areas5.5Ports and sea freight5.6Customs and temporary import5.7Fuel supply chain5.8Reverse logistics of components5.9Logistics costs of mobilisation5.10Case study: mobilising a fleet to a new project
6.1Design of heavy machinery workshops6.2Equipment and tools6.3Field service with mobile units6.4Field lubrication6.5Component change-out at the mine6.6Workshop safety6.7Organisation of maintenance shifts6.8Technician productivity6.9Quality of interventions6.10Workshop: design of a field workshop
7.1Functions of a CMMS7.2Hierarchical asset structure7.3Maintenance plans in the system7.4Work order management7.5Integration with purchasing and warehouse7.6Integration with telematics7.7Mobility and field technicians7.8Maintenance data quality7.9Selection and implementation of a CMMS7.10Lab: configuring plans in a CMMS
8.1MTBF and MTTR indicators8.2Weibull distribution8.3Root cause analysis8.4Pareto analysis of breakdowns8.5Implementing RCM in fleets8.6Equipment FMEA8.7Reliability engineering in fleets8.8Warranty management8.9Reliability improvement8.10Practical exercise: Weibull analysis of component failures
9.1Asset management according to ISO 550009.2Asset policy and objectives9.3Strategic asset management plan9.4Life cycle cost9.5Replacement decisions9.6Residual value and the used equipment market9.7Asset risk and criticality9.8Asset management audit9.9Organisational maturity in asset management9.10Case study: fleet renewal decision
10.1Cost per machine hour10.2Maintenance cost per tonne10.3Structure of ownership and operating costs10.4Maintenance budget10.5Operations dashboards10.6Fleet benchmarking10.7Variance analysis10.8Reports to senior management10.9Indicator-based improvement10.10Practical exercise: fleet dashboard
11.1Machinery hire with and without operator11.2Maintenance and repair contracts11.3Availability-based contracts11.4Outsourcing of maintenance11.5Service level agreements11.6Contractor management11.7Penalties and incentives11.8Contractual risks and their allocation11.9Negotiation with manufacturers11.10Case study: availability-based contract
12.1Selection of fleet and operation12.2Operational diagnosis of the fleet12.3Maintenance strategy12.4Spare parts plan12.5Information system12.6Indicators and costs12.7Proposed contractual model12.8Implementation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 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 the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP Plant Maintenance, IBM Maximo, Microsoft Power BI and ReliaSoft Weibull++, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for machinery workshop scheduling, fleet reliability analysis and spare parts inventory management. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 55000, UNE-EN 13306, UNE-EN 15341, UNE-EN 17007, SAE JA1011, Royal Decree 2822/1998.
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 SAP Plant Maintenance, IBM Maximo, Microsoft Power BI and ReliaSoft Weibull++, 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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