Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Design and Licensing Management
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Design and Licensing Management. 8 modules covering Law 20/2003 on the Legal Protection of Industrial Design, Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 and Autodesk Alias. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Design and Licensing Management — studying from Malta
Malta has a strong culture of two-wheeled transport, with scooters and motorcycles widely used given the island's dense traffic and limited parking. This has created a steady market for dealerships, workshops and parts suppliers serving riders. Engineers interested in 2-wheelers can find roles in servicing, technical support and the importation of vehicles and components. Opportunities also arise in electric scooter and light mobility, which are gaining attention in urban policy discussions.
Fees for Malta: €1,290 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Does a SEIUM qualification count for regulated vehicle engineering in Malta?
Vehicle type approval and homologation in Malta follow EU frameworks administered through the Transport Malta authority. SEIUM Institute's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by any national body. Whether they are recognised for particular roles is decided by employers or the relevant body, so it is worth confirming before enrolling.
What career opportunities for 2-wheeler engineers exist in Malta?
Malta has a small market for motorcycles and two-wheelers, mainly through dealerships, importers, servicing and parts supply. Opportunities are limited compared with larger countries, so many professionals work in adjacent areas such as electronics or design. Employers decide how much value they place on a private online qualification, so direct conversations with them are advisable.
Is the programme workload manageable alongside work, and is employer funding possible?
The programmes are fully online and taught in English. Hours range from 300 for specialist courses to 1,900 for master's programmes, so choose according to the time you can commit. Fees are payable in instalments, employer sponsorship is possible, and each student has an assigned technical tutor for guidance.
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 role of industrial design in motorcycle development.
Manage the design process from the brief to style freeze.
Organise design teams and resources.
Protect design and brand through combined strategies.
Structure brand and product licensing programmes.
Value intangible assets and their financial impact.
Manage collaborations and special editions.
Who it's for
- Design manager looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Licensing manager looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Senior industrial designer looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Brand manager looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Intellectual property manager looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Collaborations coordinator looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Law 20/2003 on Legal Protection of Industrial Design
- Regulation (EC) No. 6/2002
- Law 17/2001 of Trademarks
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1001
- Royal Legislative Decree 1/1996 (Intellectual Property Law)
- ISO 10668:2010
- ISO 56002:2019
- BS 7000-1:2008
8 modules · 800 h
1.1The role of industrial design1.2Internal and external studies1.3From brief to style freeze1.4Style trends1.5Product identity1.6Electric motorcycle design1.7Ergonomics and riding position1.8Colour, materials and finishes1.9History of motorcycle design1.10Case study: analysis of a product family
2.1Writing the brief2.2Project phases2.3Sketches and renders2.4Digital surface modelling2.5Clay models2.6Reviews and approval2.7Collaboration with engineering2.8Design data management2.9Timelines and resources2.10Workshop: design brief for an urban scooter
3.1Department structure3.2Professional design profiles3.3Creative team leadership3.4Outsourcing projects3.5Department budget3.6Design indicators3.7Innovation management according to ISO 560023.8Design culture3.9Collaborative design tools3.10Practice: resource plan for a studio
4.1Registered and unregistered design4.2Trademark registration4.3Copyright4.4Distinctive trade dress4.5Combined protection strategy4.6Register monitoring4.7Counterfeit prevention4.8Customs seizure of goods4.9Protection at trade fairs4.10Case study: protecting an accessories line
5.1Licensing models5.2Apparel, toys and video games5.3Selecting licensees5.4Licence agreement5.5Quality control5.6Royalties and minimum guarantees5.7Product approvals5.8Licensee audits5.9Territories and channels5.10Workshop: apparel licence agreement
6.1Brand valuation according to ISO 106686.2Cost, market and income methods6.3Relief-from-royalty method6.4Transfer pricing6.5Accounting treatment of intangibles6.6Tax incentives for intangibles6.7Licensing income6.8Valuation risks6.9Valuation report6.10Practice: valuation of a heritage brand
7.1Special editions and limited series7.2Collaborations with designers7.3Tuners and customisation7.4Heritage and archives7.5Official restorations of classics7.6Brand museums7.7Communicating collaborations7.8Collaboration risks7.9Measuring impact7.10Case study: limited edition with a tuner
8.1Brand diagnosis8.2Design strategy8.3Team organisation8.4Protection strategy8.5Licensing programme8.6Brand valuation8.7Collaboration plan8.8Licensing financial plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Alias, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Cloud, Siemens Teamcenter, Miro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real procedures: writing a design brief for an urban scooter, negotiating a branded apparel licence agreement, and valuing a heritage brand by relief from royalty. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the role of industrial design in motorcycle development.
Manage the design process from the brief to style freeze.
Organise design teams and resources.
Protect design and brand through combined strategies.
Structure brand and product licensing programmes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Autodesk Alias, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Cloud, Siemens Teamcenter and Miro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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