Master’s in Charging Infrastructure Business Models and Financing Engineering — CAPEX/OPEX, PPP and Tariffs
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in charging infrastructure business models and finance engineering: CAPEX/OPEX, PPP and tariffs. 12 modules covering the charging market, CAPEX and OPEX structures, revenue models and tariffs, utilisation and demand, financial appraisal, project finance, public-private partnerships, ownership models, risk and regulation, and strategy and scaling, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Charging Infrastructure Business Models and Financing Engineering — CAPEX/OPEX, PPP and Tariffs — studying from Malta
Malta is advancing electromobility through government incentives, public transport electrification plans and the gradual expansion of charging infrastructure. The island's compact geography makes electric vehicles a practical choice, creating opportunities in charging networks, fleet management and battery servicing. Energy storage and renewable integration are also priorities as the country works to reduce its reliance on imported fuel. Engineers in this field typically work with energy providers, vehicle importers, public agencies and technology firms developing charging and storage solutions.
Fees for Malta: €9,930 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies oversee electromobility and energy-related engineering?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the title 'engineer' in Malta. Energy policy and regulation involve the Malta Resources Authority and the Regulator for Energy and Water Services, while transport electrification is supported by Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so its recognition is determined by employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in Malta use skills in batteries, EV infrastructure or hydrogen?
Malta's market for electromobility is driven largely by public transport electrification, charging infrastructure, energy utilities and fleet operators, with hydrogen still at an early stage locally. Many roles connect to EU-funded projects. Employers will look for practical experience, so pair your qualification with project evidence.
How manageable is this programme alongside a job, and how is it delivered?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. There is no need for a student visa to study from Malta. Specialist courses take around 300 hours and master's programmes 1,900, so plan your time carefully. Ask about instalment payments and whether your employer might sponsor you.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the charging market and its value chain.
Estimate the capital and operating costs of charging stations.
Design tariff structures and revenue models.
Forecast the utilisation of charge points.
Carry out the financial appraisal of charging infrastructure projects.
Structure financing and public-private partnership models.
Develop a business plan for charging infrastructure.
Who it's for
- Infrastructure investment analysts.
- Business development directors.
- Charging project managers.
- Electromobility consultants.
- Financial analysts covering energy and mobility.
- Strategic partnerships managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter electromobility.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1804 (AFIR, alternative fuels infrastructure)
- Royal Decree 184/2022 (charging activity, Spain)
- Law 9/2017 on Public Sector Contracts (Spain)
- ITC-BT-52 (REBT) (Spanish low-voltage rules for EV charging)
- Directive 2014/23/EU (concession contracts)
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (EU Taxonomy)
- CNMC Circular 3/2020 (network tolls, Spain)
- IEC 61851-1 (EV conductive charging systems)
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- QGIS
- Python
- Tableau
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Market size and growth1.2The charging value chain1.3Stakeholders: CPOs, eMSPs, site owners and investors1.4Segments: residential, destination, on-route and fleets1.5AFIR deployment targets1.6Competition and consolidation1.7Equipment manufacturers1.8Software platforms1.9Price trends1.10Case study: competitive analysis of a CPO
2.1Cost of AC and DC equipment2.2Civil works and installation2.3Grid connection and transformation2.4Engineering and permits2.5Software and communications2.6Signage and canopies2.7Contingencies and hidden costs2.8Cost learning curves2.9Cost benchmark per kW2.10Lab: budget for a 6-point site
3.1Energy cost and contracted power3.2Network tolls and charges3.3Maintenance and repair3.4Software licences3.5Payment and roaming fees3.6Site leases3.7Insurance and taxes3.8Customer service3.9Staff costs3.10Practical exercise: annual OPEX model
4.1Pricing per kWh, time and session4.2Dynamic demand-based tariffs4.3Subscriptions and passes4.4Idle fees4.5Roaming revenue4.6Advertising and retail4.7Fleet services4.8Flexibility revenue4.9Price transparency under AFIR4.10Workshop: tariff structure design
5.1Utilisation forecasting by segment5.2EV adoption curves5.3Location factors5.4Price elasticity of demand5.5Cannibalisation between stations5.6Charging session data5.7Geospatial analysis of locations5.8Agent-based demand models5.9Utilisation scenarios5.10Lab: data-driven utilisation model
6.1Discounted cash flows6.2NPV, IRR and payback period6.3Levelised cost of charging6.4Sensitivity analysis6.5Scenario analysis6.6Monte Carlo simulation6.7Break-even point6.8Project terminal value6.9Investor metrics6.10Practical exercise: full DCF model
7.1Corporate finance versus project finance7.2Senior debt and structuring7.3Venture capital and infrastructure7.4Infrastructure funds7.5Green finance and bonds7.6EIB loans7.7MOVES and CEF AFIF grants7.8Public guarantees and sureties7.9Technical due diligence7.10Case study: financing structure for a network
8.1PPP models in charging8.2Concessions on public roads8.3Municipal charging tenders8.4Risk allocation8.5Technical and financial tender specifications8.6Concession fees and revenue sharing8.7Service obligations8.8European PPP experience8.9Green public procurement8.10Workshop: assessment of a municipal tender
9.1Site ownership9.2Host models and revenue sharing9.3Partnerships with retail and hospitality9.4Manufacturer joint ventures9.5Charging franchises9.6Charging as a service9.7Models for residential communities9.8Workplace charging9.9Agreements with fleets9.10Practical exercise: comparison of ownership models
10.1Utilisation risk10.2Regulatory and tariff risk10.3Technology and obsolescence risk10.4Energy price risk10.5Construction risk10.6Hedging energy risks10.7Infrastructure-specific insurance10.8AFIR compliance and penalties10.9Evolution of the Spanish framework10.10Case study: investment risk matrix
11.1Phased deployment strategy11.2Site selection11.3Economies of scale11.4Digitalisation and platform11.5Brand and customer experience11.6Mergers and acquisitions11.7International network expansion11.8Indicators for investors11.9Valuation of charging companies11.10Workshop: five-year strategic plan
12.1Market and opportunity analysis12.2Defining the business model12.3Site selection and prioritisation12.4CAPEX and OPEX estimation12.5Tariff design and pricing12.6Ten-year financial model12.7Financing structure12.8Risk analysis12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, Power BI, QGIS, Python and Tableau, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for financial models of charging networks, geospatial demand analysis and assessment of concession tenders. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2023/1804, Royal Decree 184/2022, Law 9/2017 on Public Sector Contracts, ITC-BT-52 (REBT), Directive 2014/23/EU, Regulation (EU) 2020/852, CNMC Circular 3/2020, IEC 61851-1.
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
- 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 Excel, Power BI, QGIS, Python, Tableau, 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 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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