Diploma in Ethical Compliance Strategies in Defence
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in ethical compliance strategies in defence, structured in 8 modules covering compliance in the defence industry (ISO 37301:2021), anti-corruption (ISO 37001:2016), export controls (Regulation (EU) 2021/821), international sanctions, human rights due diligence, integrity in public procurement and programme implementation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Ethical Compliance Strategies in Defence — studying from New Zealand
New Zealand's defence engineering sector is centred on the New Zealand Defence Force, which operates land, sea and air capabilities, with major bases at Linton and Burnham. Defence procurement and sustainment are managed through the Ministry of Defence, and local firms support maintenance, communications and vehicle systems. Land systems engineering is closely linked to the country's agricultural and forestry sectors, where ruggedised vehicles and equipment are developed and maintained.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,960 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
How is defence and military engineering recognised in New Zealand?
Engineering registration is handled by Engineering New Zealand, and defence procurement and security clearances are managed through the New Zealand Defence Force and government procurement processes. Security clearance requirements can matter more than academic credentials for some roles. SEIUM is a private institute, and its qualifications are not accredited by a national body, so recognition rests with the employer.
What defence and land systems employers operate in New Zealand?
Opportunities arise with the New Zealand Defence Force, Defence Technology Agency, defence industry suppliers and engineering firms serving land systems and vehicles. Many roles require citizenship or security clearance. A private online qualification may support an application, but it does not guarantee a position, and clearance and experience usually weigh more heavily.
Is it possible to study from New Zealand without a visa, and can my employer pay?
Yes, programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from home. Each includes an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Specialist courses take 300 hours, diplomas 800 and master's 1,900, so plan your workload carefully.
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
Design compliance programmes tailored to the defence sector.
Prevent corruption risks in line with ISO 37001.
Manage export controls for defence and dual-use items.
Apply sanctions screening procedures.
Integrate human rights due diligence.
Ensure integrity in public procurement.
Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the compliance programme.
Who it's for
- Compliance officers in the defence industry.
- Export control specialists.
- Internal auditors.
- Sanctions analysts.
- Business ethics advisers.
- Public procurement managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 37301:2021 (compliance management systems)
- ISO 37001:2016 (anti-bribery management systems)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (EU dual-use export control regime)
- UNE 19601:2017 (Spanish criminal compliance management systems)
- Spanish Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence and dual-use material)
- Directive 2009/81/EC (defence and security procurement)
- Spanish Law 2/2023 (protection of whistleblowers)
- Arms Trade Treaty (international regulation of the conventional arms trade)
- SAP GRC
- NAVEX
- Dow Jones Risk & Compliance
8 modules
1.1The concept of compliance1.2Sector-specific risks1.3Criminal liability of legal persons1.4Compliance programmes1.5The compliance function1.6Ethical culture1.7The ISO 37301 standard1.8The UNE 19601 standard1.9Risk map1.10Practical exercise: criminal risk map for a company
2.1The US FCPA2.2The UK Bribery Act2.3The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention2.4The ISO 37001 standard2.5Agents and intermediaries2.6Industrial offsets2.7Gifts and hospitality2.8Third-party due diligence2.9The BAE Systems and Airbus cases2.10Case study: due diligence on a sales agent
3.1Spanish Law 53/20073.2Royal Decree 679/20143.3Regulation (EU) 2021/8213.4Common Position 2008/944/CFSP3.5ITAR and EAR regulations3.6Product classification3.7Types of licence3.8Internal compliance programme3.9Export audits3.10Workshop: classification of a dual-use item
4.1The EU sanctions regime4.2OFAC lists4.3Counterparty screening4.4End-user certificates4.5Diversion risk4.6Russia-related sanctions4.7Banking transactions4.8Logistics and transport4.9Transaction auditing4.10Case study: screening of an international order
5.1The UN Guiding Principles5.2Directive (EU) 2024/17605.3The Arms Trade Treaty5.4Customer risk assessment5.5Stakeholder engagement5.6Remedy mechanisms5.7Non-financial reporting5.8ESG criteria5.9Investor relations5.10Case study: risk assessment of a customer
6.1Directive 2009/81/EC6.2Spanish Law 24/20116.3Conflicts of interest6.4Tendering integrity6.5Revolving doors6.6Transparency6.7Fraud prevention6.8Public audit6.9Whistleblowing channel under Law 2/20236.10Workshop: conflict-of-interest protocol
7.1Training plan7.2Compliance indicators7.3Internal audit7.4Internal investigations7.5Disciplinary regime7.6System certification7.7Continuous improvement7.8Internal communication7.9Assessment of ethical culture7.10Case study: annual compliance plan
8.1Company description8.2Risk analysis8.3Policies and procedures8.4Export and sanctions controls8.5Third-party due diligence8.6Whistleblowing channel8.7Training and communication8.8Indicators and audit8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 each intake, so the programme can be combined with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and legislation and applied exercises. The working software is SAP GRC, NAVEX and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for compliance audits, screening of international transactions and internal investigations. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 37301:2021, ISO 37001:2016, Regulation (EU) 2021/821, UNE 19601:2017, Spanish Law 53/2007, Directive 2009/81/EC, Spanish Law 2/2023, Arms Trade Treaty.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with SAP GRC, NAVEX and Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, 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 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), 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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