Master’s in Regulation, Safety and Business Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in electromobility regulation, safety and business engineering. 12 modules covering the regulatory context, EV type approval, electrical and battery safety, charging infrastructure safety, electricity sector regulation, battery sustainability, business models, financial analysis, contracting, ESG reporting and innovation strategy, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Regulation, Safety and Business Engineering — studying from Canada
Canada is building capacity in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and hydrogen technologies, supported by federal and provincial investment. Ontario's automotive corridor is attracting battery cell and materials projects, while Québec and British Columbia have strong hydro-powered grids and clean technology clusters. Hydrogen research and fuel cell development are active in Alberta, Ontario and British Columbia. Engineers work on battery systems, charging infrastructure, power electronics and energy storage, with employers including automakers, cell manufacturers and utilities.
Fees for Canada: C$12,400 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies regulate electromobility or battery engineering titles?
In Canada, the title Professional Engineer is regulated by provincial associations such as Professional Engineers Ontario, which require accredited education and supervised experience. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer P.Eng. status. Employers or relevant bodies decide recognition, so check with them directly.
Is there demand in Canada for battery, hydrogen and electrification skills?
Canada has growing activity in electric vehicles, battery manufacturing and hydrogen, with projects in Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia. Employers generally assess candidates on technical skills, project evidence and experience. A SEIUM final project can demonstrate your competence, but how a private qualification is viewed rests with each employer, so ask them before committing.
Can I study this while working, and what level of English is required?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online, so you can study from home without a student visa and schedule around your job. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Instruction is in English, so you should be comfortable with technical English. Instalments and possible employer sponsorship can help with costs.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the European and Spanish regulatory framework for electromobility.
Apply electric vehicle type-approval and safety requirements.
Assess the safety of charging infrastructure.
Apply the European Batteries Regulation and its obligations.
Design business models within the electromobility ecosystem.
Prepare financial analyses of projects.
Develop a business project with a sound regulatory fit.
Who it's for
- Regulatory compliance managers.
- Electromobility business analysts.
- Infrastructure project managers.
- Regulatory consultants.
- Sustainability managers.
- Business development directors in the EV and energy sectors.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter electromobility.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries)
- UN ECE R100 (electric powertrain safety)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR, alternative fuels infrastructure)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (vehicle type approval)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/851 (CO2 standards for cars and vans)
- ITC-BT-52 (REBT) (Spanish low-voltage rules for EV charging)
- ISO 6469-3 (electrical safety of electric vehicles)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD)
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- openLCA
- MATLAB
- Python
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1European climate policy and Fit for 551.2CO2 standards for cars and vans1.3The 2035 ban on combustion engines1.4The AFIR infrastructure Regulation1.5The European Batteries Regulation1.6Spanish sustainable mobility strategy1.7MOVES plans and PERTE VEC1.8Policies in the United States and China1.9Regulatory trends to 20301.10Case study: regulatory map of a manufacturer
2.1EU type-approval framework 2018/8582.2UN ECE R100 electrical safety regulation2.3Occupant protection after a collision: R94 and R952.4WLTP consumption and range measurement2.5Battery durability under GTR 222.6AVAS acoustic warning systems (R138)2.7Electromagnetic compatibility (R10)2.8Cybersecurity (R155) and software updates (R156)2.9Conformity of production2.10Practical exercise: type-approval file for an EV
3.1High-voltage risks in vehicles3.2Requirements of the ISO 6469 series3.3Insulation and monitoring3.4ISO 26262 functional safety in BMS3.5Thermal runaway and propagation3.6Post-crash safety of the HV system3.7Battery transport: ADR and UN 38.33.8Safe battery storage3.9Emergency management with EVs3.10Workshop: risk analysis of a pack
4.1Installations under ITC-BT-524.2Residual current protection and contact4.3Charging in underground car parks4.4Fire protection in garages4.5Charger cybersecurity4.6Station accessibility4.7Maintenance and periodic inspection4.8Operator liability4.9IEC 61851 and IEC 62196 standards4.10Case study: safety audit of a charging station
5.1Liberalised charging activity5.2The charge point operator role5.3Network tolls and access charges5.4Charging manager and retail supply5.5AFIR price transparency5.6Mandatory ad hoc payment5.7Data to the national access point5.8Grid access and connection5.9Self-consumption and charging5.10Practical exercise: regulatory analysis of a CPO
6.1Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 in detail6.2Digital battery passport6.3Declared carbon footprint6.4Mandatory recycled content6.5Raw material due diligence6.6Extended producer responsibility6.7Second life and reuse6.8Recycling processes6.9Critical raw materials6.10Workshop: battery carbon footprint calculation
7.1Sale and leasing of electric vehicles7.2Battery as a service7.3Charge point operators and e-mobility service providers7.4Charging subscriptions7.5Flexibility services and V2G7.6Vehicle data platforms7.7Mobility as a service7.8Recurring revenue models7.9Alliances between manufacturers and energy companies7.10Case study: canvas of a charging business model
8.1Capital cost structure8.2Revenue projections8.3Net present value and IRR8.4Levelised cost of charging8.5Sensitivity and Monte Carlo analysis8.6Project finance8.7Public aid and grants8.8Market and regulatory risks8.9Valuation of companies in the sector8.10Lab: financial model in Excel
9.1Equipment supply contracts9.2Turnkey installation contracts9.3Service level agreements9.4Site lease agreements9.5Administrative concessions for charging9.6Public procurement of infrastructure9.7Intellectual property and licences9.8Product liability9.9Data protection in services9.10Practical exercise: review of a concession contract
10.1The CSRD Directive and ESRS standards10.2EU Taxonomy of sustainable activities10.3Life cycle assessment of EVs10.4Scope 3 emissions10.5Green bonds and sustainable finance10.6Mobility impact indicators10.7Double materiality analysis10.8Report assurance10.9Sustainability communication10.10Workshop: Taxonomy alignment
11.1Market and competitor analysis11.2Technology roadmaps11.3Project portfolio management11.4Open innovation and start-ups11.5Horizon Europe programmes11.6Technology risk management11.7Industrial property and patents11.8Change management11.9Leading technical teams11.10Case study: market-entry strategy for charging
12.1Identifying the opportunity12.2Applicable regulatory analysis12.3Safety and type-approval requirements12.4Business model design12.5Project financial model12.6Risk analysis12.7Sustainability plan12.8Implementation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, 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 standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, Power BI, openLCA, MATLAB and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for regulatory compliance analysis, financial models of charging projects and safety audits of installations. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, UN ECE R100, Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, Regulation (EU) 2018/858, Regulation (EU) 2023/851, ITC-BT-52 (REBT), ISO 6469-3, Directive (EU) 2022/2464.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An 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 Microsoft Excel, Power BI, openLCA, MATLAB, Python, 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 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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