Master’s in Product EMC/EMI Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in product EMC/EMI engineering. 12 modules covering the EMC regulatory framework, coupling mechanisms, EMC board design, switched-mode power supplies, cables and enclosures, immunity, emissions testing, pre-compliance, electromagnetic simulation and product EMC management under Directive 2014/30/EU, CISPR 32 and CISPR 35, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Product EMC/EMI Engineering — studying from Malta
Malta has a well-developed telecommunications sector, with a history of hosting submarine cable landing points and a substantial base of network and communications providers. The island's regulatory environment supports digital infrastructure, and this has encouraged companies in embedded systems, network engineering and electronics design. Employers include telecommunications operators, software and hardware developers, and multinational technology firms with Maltese engineering teams. Engineers with knowledge of wireless systems, network security and embedded programming find steady demand.
Fees for Malta: €5,920 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
How are electronics and telecom engineers recognised professionally in Malta?
Engineering titles in Malta are regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Telecommunications is overseen by the Malta Communications Authority, which regulates licensing and spectrum. A SEIUM qualification is a private one, not a state degree and not accredited by a national body, so recognition depends on employers and the relevant authority.
Which Maltese employers hire embedded systems and telecom engineers?
Malta has telecoms operators, electronics manufacturers and component suppliers, iGaming and technology firms that use embedded hardware, and defence and maritime electronics companies. Employers typically assess hands-on design experience and certifications. A private qualification can help your profile, especially alongside practical projects.
Can I fit this programme around work, and what are the practical requirements?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor. You can study from Malta without a student visa. Choose a course length that matches your available time, from 300 hours up to 1,900. Ask about fee instalments and employer sponsorship before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret the European and international electromagnetic compatibility regulatory framework.
Analyse interference coupling mechanisms.
Design boards, cables and enclosures with EMC criteria.
Select filters, shielding and transient protection.
Plan and carry out emissions and immunity tests.
Diagnose and resolve EMC non-conformities.
Prepare the technical documentation for CE marking.
Who it's for
- EMC engineers who want a structured, standards-based approach to product compliance.
- Regulatory compliance engineers handling CE marking and technical files.
- Hardware engineers who need to design products that pass EMC first time.
- EMC test laboratory technicians.
- Product certification engineers.
- EMC consultants advising design teams.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into consumer electronics.
What you'll work with
- Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive)
- CISPR 32 (emissions from multimedia equipment)
- CISPR 35 (immunity of multimedia equipment)
- IEC 61000-4 series (testing and measurement techniques)
- CISPR 25 (protection of on-board receivers in vehicles)
- CISPR 11 (industrial, scientific and medical equipment)
- IEC 61000-6 (generic standards)
- IEC 60601-1-2 (electromagnetic compatibility of medical electrical equipment)
- CST Studio Suite
- Ansys HFSS
- LTspice
- Rohde & Schwarz EMC32
- Keysight PathWave EMPro
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Directive 2014/30/EU and CE marking1.2Harmonised standards and presumption of conformity1.3CISPR, IEC and ETSI standards1.4Generic and product standards1.5Automotive requirements and CISPR 251.6Requirements for medical equipment1.7Radio Equipment Directive1.8United States market and the FCC1.9Technical file and declaration of conformity1.10Case study: identifying the standards applicable to a product
2.1Near and far fields2.2Spectrum of trapezoidal signals2.3Partial inductance and return paths2.4Common mode and differential mode2.5Unintentional antennas in products2.6Wave impedance and shielding2.7Resonances in structures2.8Units and decibels in EMC2.9Quick estimation of emissions2.10Practical: spectrum of a digital clock
3.1Common-impedance coupling3.2Capacitive and inductive coupling3.3Radiated coupling to cables3.4Common-mode currents on cables3.5Ground loops3.6Crosstalk between circuits3.7Coupling through the power supply3.8Circuit modelling of coupling3.9Source, path and victim model3.10Lab: coupling simulation in LTspice
4.1EMC-oriented layer stack-up4.2Continuous ground planes4.3Zoned component placement4.4Routing of clocks and fast signals4.5Decoupling and plane resonances4.6Filtering at connectors4.7Spread-spectrum clocking4.8Grounding design in mixed-signal systems4.9EMC review rules4.10Workshop: EMC review of a control board
5.1Emissions from switching converters5.2Critical switching loops5.3Common-mode and differential-mode input filters5.4Common-mode choke design5.5Switching speed and snubbers5.6Wide-bandgap GaN and SiC semiconductors5.7Heatsinks and parasitic capacitances5.8Motor drives5.9Measurement with LISNs5.10Practical: design of a mains filter
6.1Cable shielding and its termination6.2Transfer impedance6.3Ferrites and their selection6.4Connectors with integrated filtering6.5Metal enclosures and apertures6.6Conductive gaskets and spring contacts6.7Conductive coatings on plastics6.8Feedthroughs and panel filters6.9Shielding effectiveness6.10Case study: improving the shielding of an enclosure
7.1Electrostatic discharge, IEC 61000-4-27.2Radiated fields, IEC 61000-4-37.3Electrical fast transients, IEC 61000-4-47.4Surges, IEC 61000-4-57.5Conducted disturbances, IEC 61000-4-67.6Voltage dips and interruptions7.7TVS diodes and varistors7.8Software design robust to disturbances7.9Performance criteria A, B and C7.10Lab: electrostatic discharge testing
8.1EMI receivers and spectrum analysers8.2Peak, quasi-peak and average detectors8.3Conducted emissions with a LISN8.4Radiated emissions in a semi-anechoic chamber8.5OATS test sites and validation8.6Measurement antennas and antenna factors8.7Measurement uncertainty8.8Harmonic and flicker emissions8.9Formal test reports8.10Practical: conducted emissions measurement
9.1Bench pre-compliance testing9.2Near-field probes9.3Common-mode current clamps9.4Near-field scanners9.5Locating emission sources9.6Rapid fix techniques9.7Correlation with the compliance test laboratory9.8Managing design iterations9.9Low-cost tools9.10Workshop: diagnosing a radiated emission
10.1FDTD, FEM and MoM numerical methods10.2Simulation of complete boards10.3Simulation of cables and harnesses10.4Simulation of shielding10.5Component models for EMC10.6Circuit and field co-simulation10.7Validating models with measurements10.8Limitations of simulation10.9Integration into the design flow10.10Lab: simulation of an enclosure in CST
11.1EMC control plan11.2EMC requirements in the specification11.3EMC design reviews11.4Management of suppliers and sub-assemblies11.5Design changes and re-assessment11.6Preparing the technical file11.7Market surveillance11.8EMC costs in the project11.9Training the design team11.10Case study: EMC control plan for a product
12.1Selection of the product under study12.2Analysis of applicable regulations12.3EMC risk analysis12.4EMC design proposal12.5Simulation of solutions12.6Test plan12.7Evaluation of results12.8Conclusions and recommendations12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable 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 CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, LTspice, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32 and Keysight PathWave EMPro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Work is based on real procedures: pre-compliance testing of conducted and radiated emissions, immunity testing against discharges and transients, and diagnosing and fixing EMC problems in a product. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Directive 2014/30/EU, CISPR 32, CISPR 35, IEC 61000-4 series, CISPR 25, CISPR 11, IEC 61000-6, IEC 60601-1-2.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- 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 CST Studio Suite, Ansys HFSS, LTspice, Rohde & Schwarz EMC32 and Keysight PathWave EMPro, 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 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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