Master’s in PLM/PDM for Design: BOMs 150/151
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in PLM/PDM for Design: BOMs 150/151. 12 modules covering product data, EBOM and MBOM structures, CAD management in PDM, engineering change management, configuration and variants under ISO 10007, manufacturing integration, workflows, compliance and PLM implementation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in PLM/PDM for Design: BOMs 150/151 — studying from India
India's manufacturing base spans steel, chemicals, automotive components, pharmaceuticals and capital goods, with industrial clusters in Pune, Chennai, Coimbatore, Vadodara and Jamshedpur. Major employers include Tata Steel, JSW Steel and Larsen & Toubro, alongside a large network of small and medium manufacturers. Quality assurance follows Bureau of Indian Standards norms and the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories. The Quality Council of India promotes quality management practices. Engineers in this area focus on materials selection, process optimisation, production engineering and quality control.
Fees for India: ₹734,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which Indian standards and bodies matter for materials and quality professionals?
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) sets national standards, and the Quality Council of India is widely referred to in quality management. SEIUM's qualification is a private one, not an official degree, and it is not accredited by a national body. Whether it counts for a role is decided by the employer, so it is worth confirming with them first.
Which employers in India work in manufacturing and quality engineering?
Automotive, electronics, pharmaceutical, steel, and general manufacturing companies all employ materials and quality engineers. Recruitment depends on the employer's requirements, such as experience with quality systems and certifications they recognise. The qualification may support your application, but it does not guarantee any position or salary level.
Can I manage this course with a job and in my time zone in India?
The course is online and taught in English, so no visa or relocation is needed and you can study from any Indian city. Because it is online and tutor-supported, you can plan study around your working hours. Check the workload for your chosen programme length, and ask whether your employer can sponsor the fees, since instalments are also available.
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
Understand the product lifecycle and product data in engineering.
Structure engineering and manufacturing bills of materials.
Manage CAD data in PDM systems.
Design robust engineering change management processes.
Manage product variants and configurations.
Integrate PLM with ERP and manufacturing.
Plan the implementation of PLM solutions.
Who it's for
- PLM consultants looking to deepen their expertise in BOM structures and change management.
- PDM administrators who manage CAD data and release processes.
- Configuration engineers working with variants and 150% BOMs.
- Product data managers responsible for data quality and traceability.
- Engineering process analysts designing workflows and approvals.
- PLM implementation project managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 10007 (quality management — guidelines for configuration management)
- ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242, managed model-based 3D engineering)
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- VDA 4965 (engineering change management in the automotive industry)
- ISO 14306 (JT file format for 3D visualisation)
- EIA-649 (configuration management standard)
- ISO/IEC 15288 (systems and software engineering — system lifecycle processes)
- PTC Windchill
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Autodesk Vault
- SAP S/4HANA
- Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE
12 modules
1.1Product lifecycle1.2Difference between PDM and PLM1.3Objects: part, document and CAD model1.4Metadata and classification1.5Part identification and numbering1.6Versions, revisions and iterations1.7Maturity and release states1.8Design data management in studios1.9Costs of poor data management1.10Case study: data diagnosis of a design studio
2.1The bill of materials concept2.2Engineering BOM (EBOM)2.3Manufacturing BOM (MBOM)2.4Service and configuration BOMs2.5Multi-level BOMs and phantoms2.6BOM uses in ERP2.7Quantities and units of measure2.8Alternates and substitute parts2.9Consistency between EBOM and MBOM2.10Workshop: EBOM structure of a product
3.1Vault, Windchill and Teamcenter3.2Model check-in and check-out3.3Assemblies and references3.4Component library management3.5Multi-platform CAD integration3.6STEP and JT neutral formats3.7Lightweight model visualisation3.8Drawing management3.9Modelling best practices3.10Practical exercise: workflow in a PDM
4.1Engineering change requests (ECR)4.2Engineering change orders (ECO)4.3Change impact analysis4.4Change control boards (CCB)4.5Effectivity and cut-off dates4.6Part interchangeability4.7Change traceability4.8Urgent changes and deviations4.9Change process indicators4.10Case study: managing a change to a component
5.1Configuration management according to ISO 100075.2Option-configurable products5.3Option and variant rules5.4150% BOM5.5Filtering to a 100% BOM5.6Product configurators5.7Platforms and modules5.8Variant complexity5.9Configuration management in design5.10Lab: 150% BOM with options
6.1EBOM to MBOM transformation6.2Process planning6.3Manufacturing routings6.4BOP and the digital plant6.5PLM integration with ERP6.6Integration with MES6.7Work instructions6.8Tooling management6.9Product industrialisation6.10Practical exercise: EBOM to MBOM transformation
7.1BPMN process modelling7.2Approval workflows7.3Roles and permissions7.4Notifications and tasks7.5Digital design reviews7.6Controlled document management7.7Electronic signature of approvals7.8Process auditing7.9Workflow automation7.10Workshop: release workflow for a design
8.1Class-A surface data8.2CMF management in PLM8.3Material and colour libraries8.4Management of renders and visualisations8.5Collaboration with design suppliers8.6Intellectual property protection8.7Management of mock-ups and prototypes8.8Design review in PLM8.9Traceability of aesthetic decisions8.10Case study: managing a colour range
9.1Requirements and traceability9.2Material compliance management9.3REACH and RoHS substances9.4IMDS material declarations9.5Supplier quality9.6Non-conformance management9.7Product data audits9.8Certification documentation9.9Risk management9.10Practical exercise: material compliance in PLM
10.1Implementation strategy10.2Platform selection10.3Data modelling10.4Legacy data migration10.5Customisation versus out-of-the-box10.6Organisational change management10.7User training10.8Costs and return10.9Common mistakes in implementations10.10Case study: PLM implementation plan
11.1The product digital thread11.2The product digital twin11.3Cloud PLM11.4Model-based systems engineering11.5Artificial intelligence in PLM11.6Open interoperability between systems11.7Sustainability and the digital product passport11.8Data security11.9The future of PLM11.10Workshop: digital thread roadmap
12.1Selection of the organisation12.2Process diagnosis12.3Proposed data model12.4BOM structures12.5Change process12.6Integration with systems12.7Implementation plan12.8Monitoring indicators12.9Master'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 each intake, so it is compatible with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, Autodesk Vault, SAP S/4HANA and Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: modelling EBOM and MBOM structures, designing change management processes and drawing up PLM implementation plans for real companies. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 10007, ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242), ISO 9001, VDA 4965, ISO 14306 (JT), EIA-649, ISO/IEC 15288.
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 PTC Windchill, Siemens Teamcenter, Autodesk Vault, SAP S/4HANA and Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, 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, plus 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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