Diploma in International Supply Chain and Offset
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in International Supply Chain and Offset. 8 modules covering the international defence supply chain, industrial offsets, export control (ITAR, EAR, EU dual-use), logistics and foreign trade, risk and compliance, industrial cooperation and negotiation and contracts, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in International Supply Chain and Offset — studying from Ireland
Ireland maintains a small defence force, the Defence Forces, which operates its own engineering corps and equipment maintenance capabilities. Defence procurement and development are handled through the Department of Defence, while much of the wider defence-related industrial activity involves dual-use technologies, electronics and communications systems supplied by domestic and international firms. Engineers in this area typically work on land vehicle maintenance, military communications, protective equipment and systems integration. Policy and procurement are governed by national and European frameworks, including EU defence initiatives.
Fees for Ireland: €895 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies oversee defence engineering and does a private qualification count?
Defence in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces run their own training and technical structures. Engineers Ireland sets general professional engineering standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition for any defence-related role is decided by the relevant authority or employer.
Do Irish defence and land-systems employers hire people with private online qualifications?
Irish defence-related hiring is limited and often subject to security vetting and specific qualification requirements, so employers set their own criteria. A private online qualification may be taken into account alongside experience, but we cannot say how any employer will view it or guarantee any result. Check requirements for particular roles directly.
Can I study this from Ireland while working, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Plan your weekly hours realistically around your job.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the structure of international defence supply chains.
Analyse industrial offset and cooperation mechanisms.
Apply the European and US export control regimes.
Manage logistics and foreign trade in defence material.
Assess risk and compliance in international operations.
Design industrial cooperation strategies.
Negotiate supply and offset agreements.
Who it's for
- Industrial offset managers.
- International supply chain managers.
- Export control specialists.
- Industrial cooperation managers.
- International procurement managers.
- Defence foreign trade consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2009/81/EC (defence and security procurement)
- ITAR (22 CFR 120-130, International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- EAR (15 CFR 730-774, Export Administration Regulations)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use items)
- Arms Trade Treaty
- Spanish Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence material)
- ISO 28000 (supply chain security)
- Incoterms 2020 (international trade terms)
- SAP Global Trade Services
- SAP Ariba
- Descartes Visual Compliance
- Power BI
8 modules
1.1Structure of the defence market1.2Prime contractors and tiers1.3Multinational programmes1.4Government-to-government sales1.5Direct commercial sales1.6Dependence on foreign suppliers1.7Security of supply1.8Market trends1.9Institutional actors1.10Case study: supplier map for a programme
2.1The offset concept2.2Direct and indirect offsets2.3Multipliers and credits2.4National offset policies2.5The European Commission's position2.6Directive 2009/81/EC and offsets2.7Technology transfer2.8Corruption risks2.9Evaluation of results2.10Workshop: structuring an offset plan
3.1The ITAR regime3.2The EAR regime3.3The EU Dual-Use Regulation3.4Spanish Law 53/2007 and the EU Common Position3.5Product classification3.6Licences and technical assistance agreements3.7Re-exports and retransfers3.8US components in European products3.9Penalties and violations3.10Practical exercise: export classification of a subsystem
4.1Incoterms 20204.2Customs and special procedures4.3Transport of defence material4.4Dangerous goods4.5Supply chain security (ISO 28000)4.6Export documentation4.7Insurance4.8Spare parts logistics4.9Authorised economic operator4.10Case study: planning an international shipment
5.1Supplier risk assessment5.2Partner due diligence5.3Integrity and anti-bribery5.4Country risk5.5Exchange rate risk5.6Internal compliance programmes5.7Audits5.8The Arms Trade Treaty5.9Reputation5.10Practical exercise: risk analysis of an international supply chain
6.1Cooperation agreements6.2Joint ventures6.3Co-production and licensing6.4SME participation6.5Intellectual property6.6The European Defence Fund6.7Cooperation agencies6.8Programme governance6.9Lessons learned6.10Case study: evaluation of a co-production agreement
7.1Negotiation strategies7.2International contracts7.3Offset clauses7.4Export control clauses7.5Guarantees and penalties7.6Dispute resolution7.7International arbitration7.8Monitoring of obligations7.9Closing agreements7.10Workshop: offset negotiation simulation
8.1Programme description8.2Supply chain map8.3Export control analysis8.4Offset strategy8.5Logistics plan8.6Risk assessment8.7Compliance plan8.8Recommendations8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
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 the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is SAP Global Trade Services, SAP Ariba, Descartes Visual Compliance and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: structuring an industrial offset plan, the export classification of a subsystem and the risk analysis of an international supply chain. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Directive 2009/81/EC, ITAR (22 CFR 120-130), EAR (15 CFR 730-774), Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Arms Trade Treaty, Spanish Law 53/2007, ISO 28000, Incoterms 2020.
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, SAP Ariba, Descartes Visual Compliance and Power BI, 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 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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