Diploma in Multi-Country Regulatory Assessment
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in multi-country regulatory assessment for defence. 8 modules covering comparative regulatory systems, multinational military airworthiness, export and transfer control, security and cybersecurity, international public procurement, environment, substances and product regulation, and regulatory strategy, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Multi-Country Regulatory Assessment — 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$2,160 (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
Compare the main national regulatory systems.
Understand military airworthiness in multinational programmes.
Apply export control regimes.
Identify international security and cybersecurity requirements.
Analyse international public procurement in defence.
Assess environmental and product requirements across several countries.
Design regulatory strategies for multinational programmes.
Who it's for
- Regulatory affairs managers.
- Export control specialists.
- International compliance consultants.
- Multinational contract managers.
- Industrial policy analysts.
- Certification technicians.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual-use items)
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (US defence export controls)
- Directive 2009/81/EC (public procurement in defence)
- Directive 2009/43/EC (intra-community transfers of defence products)
- EMAR 21 (certification of military aircraft)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
- SAP GTS
- Microsoft Power BI
- Visual Compliance
- Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE
- Jira
8 modules
1.1Regulatory models: prescriptive and goal-based1.2Regulation in the European Union1.3The US system of federal agencies1.4The United Kingdom after Brexit1.5Regulation in Asia-Pacific1.6Defence and civil agencies1.7Mutual recognition1.8Bilateral security agreements1.9International harmonisation1.10Case study: comparison of three national frameworks
2.1EDA EMAR requirements2.2MAWA Forum2.3Recognition between authorities2.4Multinational programmes: Eurofighter and A400M2.5Military type certification2.6Joint certification body2.7OCCAR and its role2.8Differences from EASA2.9Discrepancy management2.10Workshop: recognition matrix between authorities
3.1The US ITAR regime3.2The EAR regulations3.3Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on dual-use items3.4Directive 2009/43/EC on intra-community transfers3.5Spanish legislation on foreign trade in defence material3.6Global and general licences3.7Product classification3.8End-user clauses3.9Sanctions and embargoes3.10Practical: classifying a component
4.1Industrial security agreements4.2Multinational clearances4.3NIS2 in defence and industry4.4CMMC in the United States4.5EU Cyber Resilience Act4.6Cybersecurity certification schemes4.7Protection of NATO classified information4.8Data residency requirements4.9Cross-border incident management4.10Case study: cyber requirements of an international contract
5.1Directive 2009/81/EC on defence procurement5.2Federal Acquisition Regulation and DFARS5.3NATO NSPA procurement5.4European EDF programmes5.5Industrial offsets5.6Local content requirements5.7Intellectual property5.8Anti-corruption compliance5.9Management of multinational contracts5.10Case study: analysis of an international tender
6.1REACH regulation and exemptions6.2RoHS and defence equipment6.3CE marking and its applicability6.4Battery regulations6.5Transport of dangerous goods6.6Environmental rules at bases6.7Carbon footprint and the EU taxonomy6.8Sustainability due diligence6.9Conflict minerals6.10Practical: REACH analysis of a product
7.1Mapping regulatory requirements7.2Regulatory roadmap7.3Engagement with authorities7.4Dossier management7.5Regulatory watch7.6Compliance management tools7.7Regulatory risk management7.8Ethics and transparency7.9Compliance indicators7.10Case study: entry strategy for a new market
8.1Selection of the product or programme8.2Identification of target countries8.3Comparative regulatory map8.4Export requirements8.5Security requirements8.6Certification plan8.7Regulatory roadmap8.8Risk assessment8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is SAP GTS, Microsoft Power BI, Visual Compliance, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE and Jira, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for export classification of products, comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks and review of international tender documents. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2021/821, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Directive 2009/81/EC, Directive 2009/43/EC, EMAR 21, Directive (EU) 2022/2555, Regulation (EC) 1907/2006.
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. A university degree is not 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 GTS, Microsoft Power BI, Visual Compliance, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE and Jira, 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 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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