Diploma in Electric Propulsion Integration and Power Management
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in electric propulsion integration and power management. 8 modules covering electric propulsion architectures, electric machines, power electronics, propulsion batteries, high-voltage distribution, energy management and certification with EASA SC E-19, ASTM F3239 and MATLAB/Simulink, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Electric Propulsion Integration and Power Management — studying from India
India's aerospace sector is growing steadily, anchored by Bengaluru, Hyderabad and the Kanpur-Lucknow belt. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Electronics are major employers, alongside a fast-growing base of drone and space start-ups. The Indian Space Research Organisation and the Defence Research and Development Organisation drive research programmes, while civil aviation rules are set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Engineers here work on aircraft systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite subsystems and urban air mobility concepts, and the sector's push for indigenisation keeps demand for skilled talent strong.
Fees for India: ₹137,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which professional bodies in India recognise aerospace engineering, and does a private online qualification help with recognition?
In India, aeronautical engineering is recognised mainly through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Aeronautical Society of India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for aircraft maintenance licences. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Whether they count towards professional membership or roles is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check their criteria before enrolling.
Which employers in India hire aerospace engineers, and how would this programme be used in that work?
Aerospace engineers in India work with organisations such as ISRO, HAL, DRDO laboratories, and private aerospace and drone firms, along with MRO and airline engineering teams. A private postgraduate qualification can support a career move or specialisation, but it is not a substitute for formal technical experience or statutory certifications. Employers usually weigh it alongside your work record and skills.
Can I manage this programme alongside a full-time job in India, given the time zone and language?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Classes and deadlines are set by the school, so check the schedule against India Standard Time (IST). Master's programmes are around 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas around 800 and specialist courses around 300, so plan your weekly hours realistically. You get an assigned technical tutor. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as instalment fees may make this easier.
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
Compare electric and hybrid propulsion architectures.
Select electric machines for aircraft propulsion.
Design power electronics stages for electric drives.
Integrate battery systems into the aircraft.
Design high-voltage electrical distribution.
Optimise energy management during the mission.
Apply certification requirements for electric propulsion.
Who it's for
- Electric propulsion engineers.
- Power electronics engineers.
- Aircraft electrical systems engineers.
- Battery engineers.
- Integration engineers.
- Electrical systems certification engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter electric aviation and eVTOL.
What you'll work with
- EASA SC E-19 (special condition for electric and hybrid propulsion systems)
- ASTM F3239 (electric propulsion units for aircraft)
- RTCA DO-311A (rechargeable lithium battery systems)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures)
- MIL-STD-704F (aircraft electric power characteristics)
- SAE ARP4754B (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- EASA SC-VTOL (special condition for VTOL aircraft)
- IEC 60664-1 (insulation coordination for low-voltage equipment)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Simscape Electrical
- PLECS
- Ansys Motor-CAD
- GT-SUITE
8 modules
1.1All-electric propulsion1.2Series and parallel hybrid1.3Turboelectric and distributed propulsion1.4Boundary layer ingestion1.5eVTOL and regional applications1.6Comparison of power densities1.7Technology roadmaps1.8Prototypes and demonstrators1.9Selection criteria1.10Workshop: comparing architectures for a 19-seat aircraft
2.1Permanent magnet synchronous motors2.2Axial flux and radial flux2.3Induction and reluctance machines2.4Power and torque density2.5Copper and iron losses2.6Motor cooling2.7Multiphase fault tolerance2.8Superconducting machines2.9Motor testing2.10Practical exercise: sizing an axial flux motor
3.1Three-phase inverters3.2SiC and GaN semiconductors3.3DC/DC converters3.4Modulation and vector control3.5Losses and efficiency3.6Packaging and reliability3.7Filters and EMC3.8Fault-tolerant topologies3.9Cosmic rays and power semiconductors3.10Lab: simulating an inverter in PLECS
4.1High-energy cell chemistry4.2Module and pack configuration4.3BMS systems4.4State of charge and state of health4.5Take-off and reserve power4.6Ageing4.7Safety and containment4.8DO-311A requirements4.9Recycling and second life4.10Practical exercise: sizing a pack for a mission
5.1HVDC buses and voltage levels5.2Protection and solid-state switchgear5.3Insulation coordination5.4Partial discharge at altitude5.5Wiring and connectors5.6Power quality5.7Grounding5.8Distribution redundancy5.9Power quality standards5.10Case study: design of an 800 V HVDC bus
6.1Energy management strategies6.2Hybrid power split6.3Motor and propeller control6.4Mission optimisation6.5Degraded modes6.6Charging and ground operations6.7Health monitoring6.8Digital models of the drivetrain6.9Integration with the FADEC6.10Lab: energy manager in Simulink
7.1Integration into the airframe7.2Mass and balance7.3Special Condition SC E-197.4Safety analysis7.5DO-160G environmental testing7.6Iron bird testing7.7Flight testing7.8Maintenance7.9Crew training7.10Case study: certification plan for a propulsion drivetrain
8.1Aircraft requirements8.2Architecture selection8.3Motor and inverter sizing8.4Battery sizing8.5Electrical distribution8.6Energy management8.7Certification analysis8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape Electrical, PLECS, Ansys Motor-CAD and GT-SUITE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: sizing electric propulsion drivetrains, simulating power converters and mission energy management studies. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EASA SC E-19, ASTM F3239, RTCA DO-311A, RTCA DO-160G, MIL-STD-704F, SAE ARP4754B, EASA SC-VTOL, IEC 60664-1.
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.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run 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 MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape Electrical, PLECS, Ansys Motor-CAD and GT-SUITE, 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.
Related programmes
Diploma in Low-Level Airspace Management and Compliance
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in low-level airspace management and compliance: 8 modules covering airspace structure, UAS geographical zones, U-space architecture and services, low-level operations…
Diploma in Attitude/Orbit Control and Estimation
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in attitude/orbit control and estimation. 8 modules covering attitude kinematics and dynamics, sensors, actuators, attitude determination and estimation, control laws,…
Diploma in Rad-Hard Components and Test Campaigns
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in rad-hard components and test campaigns: 8 modules covering space-grade EEE parts, hardened technologies, COTS in NewSpace, test facilities, TID…
More in Aerospace, UAM, Drones & Space
All Aerospace, UAM, Drones & Space programmes → · How to apply · Fees & financing · Scholarships