Master’s in Supply Chain in Remote Areas Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in supply chain engineering for remote areas, structured in 12 modules covering demand planning, inventories at isolated sites, multimodal transport, international trade and customs under Incoterms 2020, warehousing, fuel and energy, supplier risk, digitalisation, local and additive manufacturing and sustainability, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Supply Chain in Remote Areas 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
Analyse supply chain risks in remote areas.
Forecast intermittent spare parts demand.
Define inventory policies for long lead times.
Design multimodal transport routes.
Manage customs and Incoterms.
Digitalise materials traceability.
Integrate local manufacturing and sustainability criteria.
Who it's for
- Mining supply chain managers.
- Materials planners.
- Remote warehouse managers.
- Foreign trade specialists.
- Logistics analysts.
- Technical procurement managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the mining sector.
What you'll work with
- Incoterms 2020 (international trade terms)
- ISO 28000 (supply chain security)
- ISO 55000 (asset management)
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
- ADR Agreement (transport of dangerous goods by road)
- IMDG Code (dangerous goods by sea)
- ISO 14083 (greenhouse gas emissions of transport chains)
- SAP S/4HANA
- Microsoft Power BI
- AnyLogistix
- Python with pandas
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Characteristics of remote sites1.2Isolated mines, construction projects and energy projects1.3Long replenishment lead times1.4Demand variability1.5Climatic and geopolitical risks1.6Cost of downtime due to a missing spare part1.7Supply chain models1.8Supply chain actors1.9Service indicators1.10Case study: supply chain diagnosis for an Andean mine
2.1Forecasting maintenance spare parts2.2Intermittent demand and Croston's method2.3Maintenance plans as a source of demand2.4Scheduled major components2.5Breakdown-driven demand2.6Planning of consumables2.7Planning of fuels and lubricants2.8Collaborative planning with suppliers2.9Forecast review2.10Lab: forecasting intermittent demand
3.1Inventory policy by criticality3.2Safety stock with long lead times3.3Insurance spares3.4Supplier consignment stock3.5Inventory shared between projects3.6Obsolescence and turnover3.7Cyclic inventory counts3.8Inventory valuation3.9Inventory indicators3.10Practical exercise: stock levels for a remote warehouse
4.1Sea freight of general cargo4.2Road transport in difficult areas4.3Urgent air freight4.4River and barge transport4.5Transport of oversized cargo4.6Load consolidation4.7Management of freight forwarders4.8Shipment tracking4.9Costs by transport mode4.10Case study: supply route to an island
5.1Incoterms 2020 rules5.2Import documentation5.3Tariff classification of spare parts5.4Temporary import regimes5.5Authorised economic operator5.6Dual-use export controls5.7Cargo insurance5.8International payment methods5.9Customs risks and detentions5.10Practical exercise: choosing the Incoterm for a major component
6.1Design of on-site warehouses6.2Regional distribution centres6.3Storage of major components6.4Preservation of sensitive spare parts6.5Storage of dangerous goods6.6Materials handling equipment6.7Warehouse management systems6.8Warehouse safety6.9Warehouse indicators6.10Case study: design of a mining warehouse
7.1Large-scale diesel supply7.2Fuel storage7.3Fuel quality and contamination7.4Lubricants and their logistics7.5Electric power at isolated sites7.6Microgrids and renewable energy7.7Hydrogen and new energy carriers7.8Safety in fuel installations7.9Site energy costs7.10Practical exercise: fuel supply plan
8.1Supplier selection8.2Framework agreements with suppliers8.3Local and global suppliers8.4Single-source supplier risk8.5Contingency plans8.6Performance assessment8.7Relationship with equipment manufacturers8.8Component support contracts8.9Supply chain resilience8.10Case study: contingency plan for a port closure
9.1ERP systems in remote operations9.2Integration with the CMMS9.3Barcodes and RFID9.4Real-time shipment visibility9.5Satellite communications9.6Logistics control towers9.7Supply chain data analytics9.8Cybersecurity of logistics systems9.9Digital roadmap9.10Lab: supply chain dashboard
10.1Additive manufacturing of spare parts10.2Digital parts inventory10.3On-site machining workshops10.4Repair and reclamation of components10.5Quality and certification of parts10.6Intellectual property of designs10.7Local manufacturing suppliers10.8Costs compared with importing10.9Application cases10.10Case study: 3D printing a critical spare part
11.1Logistics carbon footprint11.2Transport reduction11.3Responsible local procurement11.4Relationship with indigenous and local communities11.5Promotion of local employment11.6Waste management and reverse logistics11.7Due diligence standards11.8Communication of impacts11.9Social and environmental indicators11.10Practical exercise: local procurement plan
12.1Selection of the site12.2Supply chain diagnosis12.3Demand planning12.4Inventory policy12.5Transport design12.6Risk management12.7Digitalisation plan12.8Cost analysis12.9Master'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 S/4HANA, Microsoft Power BI, AnyLogistix and Python with pandas, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for inventory policy design, multimodal route planning and logistics contingency planning. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Incoterms 2020, ISO 28000, ISO 55000, Regulation (EU) 952/2013, ADR Agreement, IMDG Code, ISO 14083.
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 S/4HANA, Microsoft Power BI, AnyLogistix and Python with pandas, 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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