Integrated Public Transport Management Course
Online course of 300 hours in integrated public transport management: 6 modules covering integrated transport systems, network and service design, fare integration, daily operation and planning, evaluation and improvement, and an integrated transport network project, with an assigned technical tutor.
Integrated Public Transport Management Course — studying from Malta
Malta's civil engineering sector is active, driven by ongoing construction, infrastructure upgrades, coastal works and urban regeneration projects across the islands. Demand for civil engineers is closely linked to public works, land development and the modernisation of transport networks. Smart city initiatives, including digital mapping, traffic management and sustainable urban planning, are increasingly relevant. Engineers typically find employment with contractors, consultancies, government departments and utility providers managing infrastructure in a densely populated environment.
Fees for Malta: €743 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies regulate civil engineering and related professional practice?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the use of the title 'engineer' in Malta under the Engineering Profession Act. Planning and development matters fall under the Planning Authority, and public works and transport infrastructure involve government agencies including Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification does not itself grant a regulated title; recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
What employers in Malta would value civil, rail or smart city engineering skills?
Malta's construction, infrastructure, consultancy and public sector firms are the main employers, along with transport and utilities bodies. Smart city and digital infrastructure work is growing in some areas. Employers typically look for chartered-level experience and licensing, so a private qualification should be seen as supporting your professional development rather than a substitute for those requirements.
How can I study this while working on site, and what support is there?
The programme is delivered entirely online in English, so you can study from anywhere in Malta without a student visa. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and the course ends with a final project. Time commitment depends on the programme length, from 300 to 1,900 hours. Ask about instalment payments and employer sponsorship to help manage costs.
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 levels of public transport integration.
Design efficient, well-connected transport networks.
Propose fare integration schemes.
Plan the daily operation of services.
Assess the quality and efficiency of a network.
Apply European and Spanish public service regulations.
Prepare a proposal for an integrated public transport network.
Who it's for
- Public transport planners
- Transport consortium officers
- Operations managers
- Urban transport consultants
- Demand analysts
- Service quality managers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into transport authorities
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 (public passenger transport services)
- Law 16/1987 (Spanish Land Transport Act)
- UNE-EN 13816 (public transport service quality)
- UNE-EN 15140 (measurement of service quality)
- Regulation (EU) No 181/2011 (bus and coach passenger rights)
- Directive (EU) 2019/1161 (clean vehicles)
- CEN/TS 16614 NeTEx (public transport network timetable exchange)
- Royal Decree 1544/2007 (accessibility in transport modes)
- PTV Visum
- Optibus
- QGIS
- GTFS Validator
- TransCAD
6 modules
1.1Physical, fare and information integration1.2Single transport authorities1.3Metropolitan transport consortia in Spain1.4Hierarchy of modes and trunk networks1.5Feeder and local networks1.6The Zurich, Madrid and Barcelona models1.7Public service contracts1.8Public transport funding1.9Integration indicators1.10Case study: analysis of a metropolitan consortium
2.1Principles of bus network design2.2Grid and radial networks2.3Network redesign: the Barcelona and Houston cases2.4Frequency versus coverage2.5Interchanges and transfers2.6Timetable coordination2.7Bus rapid transit (BRT)2.8Demand-responsive services in low-density areas2.9Accessibility of stops and vehicles2.10Lab: coverage analysis of a network with GTFS
3.1Zonal and distance-based systems3.2Travel passes and social fares3.3Electronic ticketing and contactless cards3.4EMV bank card payment3.5Account-based ticketing in the cloud and post-payment3.6Revenue sharing between operators3.7Fare evasion and access control3.8Price elasticity of demand3.9Free travel and discount policies3.10Practical exercise: simulation of a fare reform
4.1Timetable scheduling4.2Vehicle and driver allocation4.3Automatic vehicle management systems (SAE)4.4Real-time service regulation4.5Bus traffic signal priority4.6Bus lanes and segregated busways4.7Incident management4.8Real-time passenger information4.9Service quality under EN 138164.10Workshop: scheduling a line with a scheduling tool
5.1Satisfaction surveys5.2Validation data and trip matrices5.3Operational efficiency indicators5.4Cost per passenger and cost recovery5.5Environmental impact of the fleet5.6Transition to a zero-emission fleet5.7Benchmarking between networks5.8Long-term strategic planning5.9User participation5.10Case study: quality diagnosis of a network
6.1Diagnosis of the current network6.2Demand analysis6.3Restructured network proposal6.4Fare integration proposal6.5Coordination of timetables and interchanges6.6Information systems6.7Operating cost estimate6.8Evaluation indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
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 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 PTV Visum, Optibus, QGIS, GTFS Validator and TransCAD, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: network diagnosis with GTFS data, analysis of validation matrices and simulation of fare reforms. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007; Law 16/1987; UNE-EN 13816; UNE-EN 15140; Regulation (EU) No 181/2011; Directive (EU) 2019/1161; CEN/TS 16614 NeTEx; Royal Decree 1544/2007.
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
- No prior qualification is required.
- An 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 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with PTV Visum, Optibus, QGIS, GTFS Validator and TransCAD, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, 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.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme 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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