Master’s in PLM/PDM for Design
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in PLM/PDM for design. 12 modules covering product life cycle management, CAD data management, product structures and BOMs, change management, PLM for the design process, requirements, supply chain collaboration, PLM platforms, implementation and the digital thread, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in PLM/PDM for Design — studying from Australia
Product design and human-machine interface work is important across Australian industries, from consumer goods and medical devices to mining equipment and transport systems. Designers and engineers collaborate on usability, ergonomics and visual interfaces, with growing attention to accessibility standards and user research. Australia has active design communities in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, supported by universities and design agencies. Employers include manufacturers, software companies, consultancies and in-house product teams in large organisations.
Fees for Australia: A$14,200 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Does a SEIUM qualification count for professional design recognition in Australia?
Australian design practice is recognised through bodies such as the Design Institute of Australia, which runs professional membership, and Engineers Australia covers engineering-related design. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies. Employers and the relevant body decide whether it counts toward recognition.
Which Australian employers need HMI and product design skills?
Australia has product design studios, software companies, automotive and medical device firms, and consultancies needing interface and product designers. Employers usually look closely at your portfolio and user research work. A SEIUM qualification may complement this, but its weight is determined by each employer.
Can I study this part-time from Australia and what language level is needed?
Yes, the courses are 100% online, so you can study from home across Australia without a student visa. Teaching is in English, so you need solid English proficiency. Durations range from 300 to 1,900 hours, with an assigned technical tutor, instalment payments, and possible employer sponsorship.
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
Understand the architecture and value of PLM and PDM systems.
Manage CAD data, versions and product structures.
Design engineering change management processes.
Integrate the industrial design process into PLM.
Configure and compare market PLM platforms.
Plan implementations and data migrations.
Build the digital thread from design to service.
Who it's for
- PLM consultants.
- PDM administrators.
- Engineering process analysts.
- Configuration managers.
- PLM solution architects.
- Design data coordinators.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10303 (STEP product data exchange)
- ISO 10007 (configuration management)
- ISO 16792 (digital product definition data practices)
- ASME Y14.41 (digital product definition)
- ISO 14306 (JT visualisation format)
- ISO 9001 (quality management)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (ecodesign for sustainable products)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- PTC Windchill
- 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA
- Aras Innovator
- SolidWorks PDM
12 modules
1.1The PLM and PDM concept1.2Life cycle from idea to retirement1.3Benefits and return on PLM1.4PLM enterprise architecture1.5Relationship with ERP, MES and CRM1.6The digital thread1.7Organisational PLM maturity1.8Market vendors1.9Implementation failures1.10Case study: PLM diagnosis of a design company
2.1Vaults and repositories2.2Check-in, check-out and locking2.3Versions and revisions2.4Assembly structures2.5References and dependencies2.6CAD-PDM integration2.7Multi-CAD data2.8STEP and JT neutral formats2.9Lightweight visualisation2.10Lab: workflow in SolidWorks PDM
3.1EBOM, MBOM and SBOM3.2Items, documents and relationships3.3Variants and configurations3.4Options and configuration rules3.5Modular products3.6Part numbering3.7Reuse and standardisation3.8Classification management3.9BOM synchronisation with ERP3.10Practical exercise: product structure with variants
4.1Engineering change cycle4.2ECR, ECO and ECN4.3Impact analysis4.4Approval workflows4.5Change effectivity4.6Change boards4.7CMII and configuration management4.8Decision traceability4.9Change metrics4.10Lab: change workflow in Teamcenter
5.1Industrial design phases5.2Managing sketches and concepts5.3Surface data and visualisation5.4Design reviews5.5Design–engineering collaboration5.6CMF and material libraries5.7Managing mock-ups and prototypes5.8Freeze milestones5.9Digital assets and renders5.10Practical exercise: design project structure in PLM
6.1Requirements management6.2Requirements–design–test traceability6.3MBSE and integration with PLM6.4SysML and architecture6.5Verification and validation6.6Regulatory and compliance management6.7Integrated quality and FMEA6.8Technical documentation6.9Configuration audits6.10Case study: requirements traceability in a product
7.1Supplier collaboration7.2Secure data exchange7.3Supplier portals7.4Intellectual property management7.5Distributed concurrent engineering7.6PLM in the cloud7.7Export control of technical data7.8Cost management in PLM7.9Substance compliance: REACH and RoHS7.10Workshop: data package for a supplier
8.1Siemens Teamcenter8.2Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA8.3PTC Windchill8.4Aras Innovator8.5Autodesk Fusion Manage8.6Client-server and SaaS architectures8.7Customisation and configuration8.8Platform comparison8.9Licensing and costs8.10Practical exercise: data modelling in Aras Innovator
9.1Analysis of current processes9.2Scope definition9.3Legacy data migration9.4Data cleansing and quality9.5ERP integrations9.6Testing and acceptance9.7User training9.8Organisational change management9.9System governance9.10Case study: CAD data migration plan
10.1From design to manufacturing10.2PLM-MES integration10.3Service and maintenance data10.4Digital product twin10.5Field feedback10.6Model-based definition10.7PMI and paperless drawings10.8PLM data analytics10.9AI applied to PLM10.10Lab: model-based definition with PMI
11.1Digital product passport11.2Ecodesign and material data11.3Carbon footprint in PLM11.4End-of-life management11.5CE marking regulations11.6Technical file11.7Cybersecurity of design data11.8ISO 9001 audits11.9Long-term archiving11.10Practical exercise: sustainability data in the product structure
12.1Organisational analysis12.2Target data model12.3Product structures12.4Change processes12.5Required integrations12.6Migration plan12.7Implementation roadmap12.8Success indicators12.9Thesis 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. 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 standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE ENOVIA, Aras Innovator and SolidWorks PDM, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures for change process simulation, pilot CAD data migrations and PLM platform configuration. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 10303 (STEP), ISO 10007, ISO 16792, ASME Y14.41, ISO 14306 (JT), ISO 9001, Regulation (EU) 2024/1781.
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 able to run the programme 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 and SolidWorks PDM, 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 demonstrable 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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