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 Canada
Canada's off-road and heavy machinery sector serves mining, forestry, agriculture and construction, all major contributors to the national economy. Manufacturers and dealers in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia supply equipment for resource extraction and infrastructure. Mining activity in Northern Ontario, Quebec and the territories drives demand for rugged vehicle engineering and maintenance expertise. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, machine safety and special vehicle design.
Fees for Canada: C$12,400 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for off-road and special vehicle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited nationally in Canada. Professional engineering titles are regulated provincially, and vehicle and equipment safety is governed by standards such as those from the CSA and rules from Transport Canada where applicable. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Canada might value this qualification for special vehicles and machinery?
Employers could include mining, forestry, agricultural, construction and specialist vehicle manufacturers across Canada. Each employer decides how much weight to place on a private qualification, and practical experience is often central in these sectors. The final project can demonstrate applied capability, but it does not guarantee any role.
How can I study this while working in Canada, and how is it funded?
The programme is online and in English, so you can study from anywhere in Canada without a student visa. Choose from 300-hour specialist courses, 800-hour postgraduate diplomas or 1,900-hour master's programmes. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which some Canadian employers offer for job-relevant training.
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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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