Diploma in International Supply and Non-Proliferation Policies
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in international nuclear supply and non-proliferation policies. 8 modules covering the fuel cycle and market, the non-proliferation regime, export control regimes, the EU and US frameworks, diversion risk and due diligence, transport and security, and compliance programmes, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in International Supply and Non-Proliferation Policies — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$1,400 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the structure of the international nuclear supply market.
Analyse the multilateral export control regimes.
Apply control lists and licensing processes.
Assess diversion and proliferation risks in the supply chain.
Integrate safe transport and physical protection requirements.
Understand the role of the Euratom Supply Agency.
Design internal trade compliance programmes.
Who it's for
- Nuclear export control specialists.
- Non-proliferation analysts.
- Nuclear fuel procurement managers.
- Trade compliance managers.
- International policy consultants.
- Specialist customs inspectors.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the nuclear energy sector.
What you'll work with
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
- Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines, INFCIRC/254 (nuclear transfers)
- Zangger Committee, INFCIRC/209 (export control understandings)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use items)
- Euratom Treaty, Chapter VI (supplies)
- 10 CFR Part 110 (export and import of nuclear equipment and material)
- UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (non-proliferation of WMD to non-state actors)
- IAEA SSR-6 (safe transport of radioactive material)
- SAP Global Trade Services
- Descartes Visual Compliance
- Power BI
- Zotero
8 modules
1.1Stages of the fuel cycle1.2The natural uranium market1.3Conversion and enrichment services1.4Fuel fabrication1.5Long-term contracts1.6Supplier diversification1.7Geopolitical concentration of supply1.8Security of supply1.9Fuels for new reactors1.10Case study: analysis of a supply contract
2.1The Non-Proliferation Treaty2.2Safeguards as a condition of supply2.3Resolution 15402.4Multilateral fuel initiatives2.5Low-enriched uranium banks2.6Assurances of supply2.7Enrichment and proliferation risk2.8Non-proliferation diplomacy2.9Emerging challenges2.10Workshop: debate on assurances of supply
3.1The Nuclear Suppliers Group3.2Trigger list and dual-use items3.3The Zangger Committee3.4Transfer guidelines3.5The non-proliferation principle3.6Re-export requirements3.7The Wassenaar Arrangement as a complement3.8Coordination between regimes3.9Effectiveness of the regimes3.10Practical exercise: classification of an item against control lists
4.1EU Dual-Use Regulation4.2General and individual authorisations4.3The Euratom Supply Agency4.4Nuclear cooperation agreements4.510 CFR Part 1104.6US 123 Agreements4.7Extraterritoriality4.8International sanctions4.9National control authorities4.10Case study: export licence for a component
5.1Red-flag indicators5.2End users and end-user certificates5.3Brokers and illicit networks5.4Historical trafficking cases5.5Screening of consignees5.6Intangible transfers5.7E-commerce and its risks5.8Open-source research5.9Cooperation with customs5.10Practical exercise: analysis of a diversion case
6.1IAEA SSR-6 Regulations6.2Packages and certification6.3Physical protection in transit6.4Radiation portal monitors at borders6.5Detection of illicit trafficking6.6The IAEA ITDB database6.7Multimodal coordination6.8Incident response6.9Insurance and liability6.10Case study: transport plan for a nuclear shipment
7.1Internal compliance programmes7.2Product classification7.3Licence management7.4Staff training7.5Internal audits7.6Record-keeping and document retention7.7Voluntary disclosure and relations with authorities7.8Compliance culture7.9IT tools7.10Workshop: design of an internal compliance programme
8.1Description of the supply chain8.2Applicable regulatory map8.3Item classification8.4Diversion risk assessment8.5Transport requirements8.6Compliance programme8.7Monitoring indicators8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The programme 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original instrument and applied exercises. The working software is SAP Global Trade Services, Descartes Visual Compliance, Power BI and Zotero, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: classifying an item against the nuclear control lists, analysing a fuel supply contract and assessing a case of material diversion. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), NSG Guidelines (INFCIRC/254), Zangger Committee (INFCIRC/209), Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Euratom Treaty Chapter VI, 10 CFR Part 110, UN Security Council Resolution 1540, IAEA SSR-6.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SAP Global Trade Services, Descartes Visual Compliance, Power BI and Zotero, 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 final project. 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 are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme 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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