Master’s in Events, Leagues & Motorsport Governance Engineering (complementary)
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in motorsport events, leagues and governance engineering. 12 modules covering the motorsport industry, FIA and FIM governance, event organisation, safety, contracts, technical and sporting regulations, media, finance, sustainability, integrity and competition strategy, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the economic and institutional structure of motorsport.
Analyse the governance of the FIA, the FIM and national federations.
Plan and organise safe competition events.
Interpret the legal and contractual framework for promotions and sponsorship.
Develop financial models for events and championships.
Implement sustainability and integrity programmes.
Formulate growth strategies for competitions.
Who it's for
- Race directors and competition managers looking for a broader management view.
- Sports event managers working on circuit races, rallies or karting events.
- Institutional relations managers dealing with federations, authorities and sponsors.
- Championship promoters planning to grow or relaunch a series.
- Sports compliance officers handling integrity, anti-doping and governance.
- Sports management consultants advising circuits, teams and federations.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA International Sporting Code (rules governing international motorsport)
- FIA Statutes (governance of the FIA)
- ISO 20121:2024 (sustainable event management)
- ISO 37001:2016 (anti-bribery management systems)
- Spanish Sports Act 39/2022 (Ley del Deporte)
- World Anti-Doping Code (global anti-doping rules)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Microsoft Project
- Salesforce
- Tableau
- Cvent
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Economic structure of the sector1.2FIA and FIM championships1.3National and one-make series1.4Revenue sources of an event1.5Television and media rights1.6Sponsorship and hospitality1.7Manufacturers and private teams1.8Circuits and promoters1.9Audience trends1.10Case study: economic model of a GT championship
2.1Structure of the FIA and the FIM2.2National federations and sporting authorities2.3Statutes and governing bodies2.4The International Sporting Code2.5Technical and sporting commissions2.6The International Court of Appeal2.7Integrity and conflicts of interest2.8Anti-bribery to ISO 370012.9Good governance in federations2.10Practical exercise: analysis of a disciplinary case
3.1Life cycle of an event3.2Calendars and dates3.3FIA circuit licences3.4Event master plan3.5Marshals, officials and volunteers3.6Paddock and internal logistics3.7Event accreditation system3.8Spectator experience3.9Podium ceremony and protocol3.10Workshop: master schedule for a race event
4.1Self-protection plans4.2Medical services and extrication4.3Spectator safety4.4Crowd management4.5Coordination with authorities4.6Emergency communication4.7Safety in open-road rallies4.8Accident investigation4.9Event insurance4.10Case study: review of a rally safety plan
5.1The Spanish Sports Act5.2Promotion contracts5.3Agreements with circuits5.4Sponsorship contracts5.5Drivers' image rights5.6Ownership of audiovisual rights5.7Trademark protection5.8Fan data protection5.9Dispute resolution and arbitration5.10Practical exercise: drafting clauses for a promotion contract
6.1Category technical regulations6.2Balance of performance6.3Homologation of competition vehicles6.4Cost control and budget caps6.5Scrutineering and parc fermé6.6Post-race checks and penalties6.7Tyres and single supply6.8Sustainable fuels in competition6.9Multi-year regulatory evolution6.10Case study: designing a balance of performance
7.1Television production of races7.2Timing and live data7.3Streaming platforms7.4Social media and content7.5Storytelling and documentaries7.6Gaming and virtual simulation7.7Esports and virtual racing7.8International signal distribution7.9Audience metrics7.10Workshop: digital content plan for a season
8.1Event budget8.2Hosting fees8.3Ticket sales and pricing8.4VIP hospitality programmes8.5Public subsidies and tourism impact8.6Circuit profitability8.7Valuation of championships8.8Private investment in series8.9Financial risk analysis8.10Practical exercise: budget for a race weekend
9.1The FIA sustainability programme9.2Sustainable event management to ISO 201219.3Carbon footprint of a championship9.4Electric and hybrid categories9.5Waste and noise management9.6Diversity and inclusion9.7Relations with local communities9.8Sustainability reporting9.9FIA environmental accreditation9.10Case study: sustainability plan for a circuit
10.1Anti-doping in motorsport10.2Betting and competition manipulation10.3Federation code of ethics10.4Child protection in karting10.5Whistleblowing channels10.6Partner due diligence10.7Sanctions and disciplinary regime10.8Financial transparency of federations10.9Compliance audit10.10Workshop: integrity risk map
11.1Positioning a series11.2International expansion of a championship11.3Attracting manufacturers11.4The driver development ladder11.5Alliances with promoters11.6Format innovation11.7Attracting new audiences11.8Crisis management11.9Long-term strategic planning11.10Case study: relaunching a national series
12.1Selecting the event or competition12.2Situation assessment12.3Stakeholder analysis12.4Designing the proposal12.5Event operational plan12.6Economic plan and budget12.7Risk and compliance 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 materials, 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 it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Project, Salesforce, Tableau and Cvent, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: full planning of a championship round, a governance analysis of a national federation and a sustainability plan for a motorsport event. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: the FIA International Sporting Code, the FIA Statutes, ISO 20121:2024, ISO 37001:2016, Spanish Sports Act 39/2022, the World Anti-Doping Code and Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
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's 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 Microsoft Project, Salesforce, Tableau and Cvent, 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), 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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