Course in Ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming)
Online 300-hour course in ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming). 6 modules covering STANAG 4586 (interoperability of UAV control systems), MIL-STD-1472H (human engineering criteria) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming) — studying from India
India's defence sector is a major engineering employer, with public undertakings such as Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics and Bharat Earth Movers, alongside private firms like Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro. Research and development is coordinated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, and procurement and capability planning sit within the Ministry of Defence. Engineers work on land systems, armoured vehicles, weapon platforms and military electronics, with a strong policy push towards indigenous design and manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
Fees for India: ₹57,900 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are defence and military engineers recognised in India?
Defence engineering in India is largely recognised through government channels such as DRDO, the Ministry of Defence, and the armed forces' engineering branches, with recruitment governed by public service rules. The Institution of Engineers (India) is the general professional body. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by the employer or relevant authority.
Which employers in India hire defence and land systems engineers?
Employers include DRDO laboratories, Ordnance Factory Board units, defence public sector undertakings such as BEL and HAL, and private defence manufacturers. Military engineering roles are filled through official recruitment. A private online qualification can add technical depth, but government and defence employers mainly assess formal qualifications, security clearance and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed if you study from India. Time required is about 300 hours for specialist courses, 800 for diplomas and 1,900 for master's programmes. You get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, since many defence firms fund further training.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the concepts of cooperation between manned and unmanned platforms.
Analyse human factors and trust in mixed teams.
Define the chain of responsibility and decision-making in MUM-T operations.
Assess the risk to crews and its ethical management.
Apply people-centred design principles to the control interface.
Evaluate the ethical limits of delegating functions to unmanned systems.
Develop a MUM-T concept with explicit ethical criteria.
Who it's for
- Aeronautical human factors engineer wishing to specialise in Ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming).
- Aeronautical systems engineer wishing to specialise in Ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming).
- UAS autonomy specialist wishing to specialise in Ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming).
- Test pilot wishing to specialise in Ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming).
- Operational concepts analyst wishing to specialise in Ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming).
- Human-robot interaction researcher wishing to specialise in Ethics in MUM-T (manned-unmanned teaming).
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- STANAG 4586 (interoperability of UAV control systems)
- MIL-STD-1472H (human engineering criteria)
- MIL-STD-46855A (human engineering programme)
- IEEE 7001-2021 (transparency of autonomous systems)
- Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions (1977), Article 36
- ISO 9241-210 (human-centred design)
- SAE ARP4754A (development of aircraft and systems)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Concept of MUM-T1.2UAS interoperability levels (LOI)1.3STANAG 4586 and UAS control1.4Helicopters and UAS in a team1.5Combat aircraft and the 'loyal wingman'1.6Manned ground vehicles and robots1.7Command architectures and shared data1.8Civil applications: rescue and firefighting1.9Current programmes: FCAS and GCAP1.10Workshop: MUM-T search and rescue scenario
2.1Sheridan's levels of automation2.2Shared situational awareness2.3Pilot workload with multiple UAS2.4Trust, overtrust and distrust2.5Transparency of the artificial agent2.6Task delegation and authority2.7Multimodal interfaces2.8Joint human-machine training2.9Fatigue and performance2.10Practical: workload assessment with NASA-TLX
3.1Who decides in a mixed team3.2Chain of command with non-human agents3.3Responsibility for UAS actions3.4Meaningful human control in MUM-T3.5Decisions under time pressure3.6Records for incident investigation3.7IHL and mixed teams3.8Review of new capabilities3.9NATO principles for the responsible use of AI3.10Case study: incident involving an accompanying UAS
4.1Substituting human risk with machines4.2Ethics of asymmetric risk4.3Decisions to sacrifice unmanned platforms4.4Crew safety in the event of UAS failures4.5Collision and separation in flight4.6Loss of link and programmed behaviours4.7Cyberattacks on the team4.8Joint testing and certification4.9Morale and crew cohesion4.10Workshop: risk analysis of a formation flight
5.1Ethical requirements engineering5.2Human-centred design5.3Explainability of UAS behaviour5.4Programmed operational limits5.5Verification of autonomous behaviours5.6Simulation with real pilots5.7User involvement in design5.8Interoperability between allies5.9Transparency towards the public5.10Case study: ethical requirements of a 'loyal wingman'
6.1Mission and team definition6.2Allocation of human-machine functions6.3Interface and communication design6.4Human factors analysis6.5Responsibility analysis6.6Risk assessment6.7Verification plan6.8Final ethical assessment6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, X-Plane, Tobii Pro Lab, Python (pandas), in free, academic or evaluation versions. The tests are studied using real procedures from manned-unmanned cooperation simulators, pilot workload assessment and analysis of trust in automation. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the concepts of cooperation between manned and unmanned platforms.
Analyse human factors and trust in mixed teams.
Define the chain of responsibility and decision-making in MUM-T operations.
Assess the risk to crews and its ethical management.
Apply people-centred design principles to the control interface.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses MATLAB/Simulink, X-Plane, Tobii Pro Lab, Python (pandas). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative final project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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