Master’s in Thermal Management Engineering (Engines, Batteries, Brakes, Comfort)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in thermal management engineering for motorcycles (engines, batteries, brakes and comfort). 12 modules covering applied heat transfer, engine cooling and lubrication, battery, motor and inverter thermal management, brakes, rider thermal comfort, thermal system simulation, sensors and thermal testing, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Thermal Management Engineering (Engines, Batteries, Brakes, Comfort) — studying from Canada
Canada's motorcycle and two-wheeler market is relatively modest compared with the car sector, but it supports a network of dealers, distributors, parts suppliers and recreational riding communities. Manufacturers and importers serve markets across provinces, with seasonal demand shaped by climate. Engineering work in this area includes vehicle homologation, component design and electric two-wheeler development. Regulation of vehicle safety and emissions involves federal and provincial authorities.
Fees for Canada: C$10,800 (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 motorcycle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Vehicle engineering roles in Canada are generally not licensed by a single title-protected body, but employers and industry associations set their own expectations. Transport Canada regulates vehicle safety standards, which is separate from any qualification. Check recognition with prospective employers directly.
What career paths in Canada could this qualification support in the 2-wheeler sector?
Potential roles include design, testing, product development and technical support with motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, distributors and component suppliers. Whether a private qualification is valued is for each employer to decide, and experience often matters most in this sector. The final project can provide a concrete portfolio piece, though it does not guarantee any position.
How can I manage this programme alongside work in Canada?
The programme is entirely online and in English, so it suits students across Canadian time zones, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme chosen. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. An assigned technical tutor provides guidance throughout.
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
Apply heat transfer to the design of motorcycle systems.
Size cooling circuits for combustion engines.
Design thermal management for batteries and electric powertrains.
Analyse the thermal behaviour of brakes.
Assess rider thermal comfort and burn protection.
Simulate and validate complete thermal systems.
Develop the thermal management system of a motorcycle.
Who it's for
- Thermal management engineers.
- Engine cooling engineers.
- Battery thermal engineers.
- Rider comfort engineers.
- Thermal CFD engineers.
- Thermal validation engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join motorcycle manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- ISO 6469-1 (electrically propelled road vehicles, safety of the rechargeable energy storage system)
- IEC 62660-2 (secondary lithium-ion cells for EV propulsion, reliability and abuse testing)
- ISO 16750-4 (environmental conditions and testing for electrical equipment, climatic loads)
- SAE J1739 (potential failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA))
- UN ECE Regulation No. 136 (electrical safety of L-category electric vehicles)
- ISO 7730 (ergonomics of the thermal environment, PMV and PPD indices)
- ISO 13732-1 (methods for assessing human responses to contact with hot surfaces)
- ISO 8710 (motorcycles, brakes and braking devices, tests and measurement methods)
- GT-SUITE
- ANSYS Fluent
- Simcenter Amesim
- ThermoAnalytics TAITherm
- MATLAB/Simulink
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Conduction in components1.2Forced and natural convection1.3Radiation in exhausts1.4Heat exchangers1.5NTU-effectiveness calculation method1.6Film coefficients1.7Thermal resistance networks1.8System thermal transients1.9Material properties1.10Case study: thermal balance of a motorcycle
2.1Engine energy balance2.2Liquid cooling circuits2.3Air and oil cooling2.4Pumps and thermostats2.5Radiators and fans2.6Cylinder fins2.7Cooling at idle and in traffic2.8Rapid warm-up strategies2.9Electric radiator fans2.10Practical exercise: sizing a radiator
3.1Thermal functions of the oil3.2Oil coolers3.3Wet and dry sump3.4Piston temperature3.5Oil-jet cooling3.6Viscosity and temperature3.7Thermal degradation of the oil3.8Sensors and control3.9Overheating failures3.10Lab: measuring oil temperature on the test bench
4.1Heat generation in cells4.2Optimal temperature window4.3Air cooling4.4Liquid cooling of the system4.5Cold plate design4.6Phase-change materials4.7Battery heating4.8Cell-to-cell gradients4.9Fast charging and thermal behaviour4.10Workshop: thermal model of a pack
5.1Losses in the electric machine5.2Hot spots in windings5.3Magnet cooling5.4Semiconductor cooling5.5Temperature-based power derating5.6Integrated cooling circuits5.7Electric coolant pumps5.8Control strategies5.9System thermal tests5.10Practical exercise: derating strategy
6.1Energy dissipated under braking6.2Disc and calliper temperature6.3Fade and fluid boiling6.4Cooling of carbon brakes6.5Brake ducts6.6Chain and clutch temperature6.7Heat in reduction gears6.8Track measurement6.9Brake thermal simulation6.10Lab: thermography of a disc
7.1Engine heat towards the rider7.2Hot air flow from the radiator7.3Exhausts and burn protection7.4Contact temperatures to ISO 13732-17.5Heated grips and seats7.6Comfort in cold climates7.7Comfort models7.8Manikin tests7.9Deflector design7.10Case study: reducing heat on the legs
8.11D circuit models8.2Component models8.3Co-simulation with the vehicle8.4Engine bay CFD8.5Simulation of real-world cycles8.6Reduced-order models8.7Validation of the results8.8Design optimisation8.9Data management8.10Practical exercise: 1D model in GT-SUITE
9.1Temperature sensors9.2Sensor placement9.3Estimation of unmeasured temperatures9.4Fan and pump control9.5Predictive thermal management9.6Fault diagnosis9.7Rider alerts9.8Integration into the ECU9.9System parameter calibration9.10Workshop: fan control
10.1Climatic wind tunnel tests10.2Chassis dynamometer tests10.3Urban traffic tests10.4Circuit tests10.5Infrared thermography of components10.6Thermocouple instrumentation10.7Thermal durability tests10.8ISO 16750-4 environmental tests10.9Analysis of results10.10Case study: thermal validation plan
11.1Thermal management in MotoGP11.2Tyre management and temperature11.3Fairings and cooling11.4Operation in tropical climates11.5Electric racing motorcycles11.6Overheating in rally-raid11.7Tyre warmers and preparation11.8Thermal telemetry in races11.9Lessons-learned log11.10Practical exercise: analysis of an overheating event in a race
12.1Definition of the vehicle12.2Vehicle thermal balance12.3Cooling design12.4Electrical thermal management12.5Rider comfort12.6Integrated system simulation12.7Validation plan12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Thesis 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 GT-SUITE, ANSYS Fluent, Simcenter Amesim, ThermoAnalytics TAITherm and MATLAB/Simulink, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: sizing the radiator of a sports motorcycle, thermal simulation of a battery during fast charging, and measuring brake disc temperatures on a circuit. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 6469-1, IEC 62660-2, ISO 16750-4, SAE J1739, UN ECE Regulation No. 136, ISO 7730, ISO 13732-1, ISO 8710.
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 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 GT-SUITE, ANSYS Fluent, Simcenter Amesim, ThermoAnalytics TAITherm and MATLAB/Simulink, 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 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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