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Master’s in Aerospace/Defence Compliance

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in aerospace and defence compliance. 12 modules covering the aerospace and defence regulatory framework, systems engineering, certifiable software, sector quality, military environmental testing, military and space EMC, space standards, export control, information security and cyber security, programme and contract management, and sustainment, applied to RTCA DO-178C, SAE ARP4754A and EN 9100 with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration12–14 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Master’s in Aerospace/Defence Compliance — studying from New Zealand

Electronics and telecommunications are significant New Zealand industries, with Chorus operating the national fibre network and Spark, One NZ and 2degrees providing mobile services. Embedded systems and electronics design are strong in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, serving agricultural technology, medical devices and industrial automation. Engineers in this field work for telecommunications providers, electronics manufacturers and research groups, and the Radio Spectrum Management team within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment oversees spectrum use.

Fees for New Zealand: NZ$15,700 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in New Zealand

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) New Zealand Section
  • Radio Spectrum Management (Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment)
  • Telecommunications Carriers' Forum

Typical roles

  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • Telecommunications Engineer
  • Electronics Design Engineer
  • Firmware Engineer

Questions from New Zealand

How do New Zealand bodies recognise electronics and telecom engineers?

Engineering New Zealand is the body for engineering registration, including Chartered Professional Engineer status. Telecommunications is overseen by the Commerce Commission and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and radio spectrum is managed by MBIE. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by a national body, so employers decide their weight.

Which New Zealand employers hire embedded systems and telecom engineers?

Employers include telecommunications operators, electronics manufacturers, device makers, defence and aerospace suppliers, and research institutions. Hiring often prioritises practical embedded work, firmware projects and certifications relevant to the role. A private online qualification may help your application, but it does not guarantee an offer.

Is this manageable online from New Zealand, and what study load should I expect?

The programmes are online and in English, so no student visa is needed to study from New Zealand. Each has an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's programmes 1,900. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so check funding options first.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the civil, military and space regulatory framework.

02

Apply systems engineering processes and certifiable software development.

03

Implement EN 9100 quality systems.

04

Plan military environmental and EMC testing.

05

Apply ECSS space standards.

06

Manage dual-use export control.

07

Integrate cyber security, sustainment and programme management.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aerospace compliance engineers.
  • Certification engineers.
  • Export control managers.
  • Aerospace quality engineers.
  • Equipment qualification engineers.
  • Aerospace programme managers.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the aeronautical sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • RTCA DO-178C (software considerations in airborne systems)
  • SAE ARP4754A (development of civil aircraft and systems)
  • EN 9100 (quality management for aviation, space and defence)
  • MIL-STD-810H (environmental engineering considerations and laboratory tests)
  • MIL-STD-461G (control of electromagnetic interference characteristics)
  • Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (EU dual-use export control regime)
  • ECSS-Q-ST-60C (EEE components for space)
  • RTCA DO-326A (airworthiness security process)
  • IBM DOORS
  • LDRA Testbed
  • Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Polarion
  • SAP
Syllabus

12 modules

  1. 1.1Civil aviation versus defence systems
  2. 1.2Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and EASA
  3. 1.3Military airworthiness and EMAR
  4. 1.4National airworthiness authorities
  5. 1.5Spanish Ministry of Defence and INTA
  6. 1.6Defence acquisition life cycle
  7. 1.7Professional ethics in the sector
  8. 1.8Manufacturer liability
  9. 1.9Standardisation bodies
  10. 1.10Case study: regulatory map of a dual-use aeronautical programme
  1. 2.1ARP4754A and systems development
  2. 2.2Requirements and validation
  3. 2.3Function allocation
  4. 2.4Interfaces between systems
  5. 2.5Integration and verification
  6. 2.6MBSE in aerospace programmes
  7. 2.7Configuration management (EIA-649)
  8. 2.8SRR, PDR and CDR programme reviews
  9. 2.9Contractual documentation
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: review plan for a subsystem
  1. 3.1DO-178C and its objectives
  2. 3.2Software levels
  3. 3.3PSAC, SDP and SVP plans
  4. 3.4High-level and low-level requirements
  5. 3.5MC/DC structural coverage
  6. 3.6DO-330 tool qualification
  7. 3.7DO-331 model-based development
  8. 3.8DO-332 object-oriented technology
  9. 3.9DO-333 formal methods
  10. 3.10Lab: MC/DC coverage analysis
  1. 4.1EN 9100 and its structure
  2. 4.2Product risk management
  3. 4.3First article inspection (EN 9102)
  4. 4.4Supplier control
  5. 4.5Counterfeit parts prevention
  6. 4.6Product safety
  7. 4.7Human factors in production
  8. 4.8Nadcap audits and approval
  9. 4.9Quality indicators
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: first article inspection
  1. 5.1MIL-STD-810H and tailoring philosophy
  2. 5.2Temperature and altitude tests
  3. 5.3Vibration and shock
  4. 5.4Rain, humidity and salt fog
  5. 5.5Sand and dust
  6. 5.6Combined tests
  7. 5.7Life cycle environmental profile
  8. 5.8Test planning
  9. 5.9Interpreting results
  10. 5.10Case study: environmental life profile of a portable unit
  1. 6.1MIL-STD-461G
  2. 6.2Conducted and radiated emissions
  3. 6.3Conducted and radiated susceptibility
  4. 6.4MIL-STD-464 at system level
  5. 6.5ECSS EMC standards
  6. 6.6Lightning protection
  7. 6.7Testing at an external test laboratory
  8. 6.8Design for compliance
  9. 6.9Troubleshooting failures
  10. 6.10Lab: MIL-STD-461 test plan
  1. 7.1ECSS standards
  2. 7.2ECSS-Q product assurance
  3. 7.3EEE components and ESCC
  4. 7.4Radiation and its effects on electronics
  5. 7.5Thermal vacuum testing
  6. 7.6Launcher vibration testing
  7. 7.7Cleanliness and contamination
  8. 7.8Space project reviews
  9. 7.9Space debris regulations
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: product assurance plan for a CubeSat
  1. 8.1Dual-use items
  2. 8.2Regulation (EU) 2021/821
  3. 8.3EU Common Military List
  4. 8.4Spanish regulations on foreign trade in defence material
  5. 8.5US ITAR and EAR regulations
  6. 8.6Product classification
  7. 8.7Licences and authorisations
  8. 8.8Internal compliance programmes
  9. 8.9Sanctions and embargoes
  10. 8.10Case study: classification of a dual-use component
  1. 9.1Protection of classified information
  2. 9.2Industrial security in defence programmes
  3. 9.3Aeronautical cyber security (DO-326A)
  4. 9.4ED-202A and ED-203A
  5. 9.5Supply chain cyber security
  6. 9.6Spanish National Security Framework (ENS)
  7. 9.7Incident management
  8. 9.8Staff training
  9. 9.9Security audits
  10. 9.10Workshop: aeronautical cyber security risk analysis
  1. 10.1Defence and aerospace contracts
  2. 10.2Contractual quality requirements
  3. 10.3Earned value management
  4. 10.4Programme risk management
  5. 10.5Offsets and industrial participation
  6. 10.6European cooperation programmes
  7. 10.7European Defence Fund
  8. 10.8Intellectual property
  9. 10.9Supplier management
  10. 10.10Practical exercise: contractual compliance matrix
  1. 11.1Integrated logistic support
  2. 11.2Logistic support analysis
  3. 11.3Obsolescence management
  4. 11.4Maintenance and Part 145
  5. 11.5Continued airworthiness
  6. 11.6Sustainability and REACH
  7. 11.7Demilitarisation and end of life
  8. 11.8S1000D technical data
  9. 11.9Availability indicators
  10. 11.10Case study: obsolescence management plan
  1. 12.1Product and regulatory context
  2. 12.2Analysis of applicable standards
  3. 12.3Certification or qualification plan
  4. 12.4Test strategy
  5. 12.5Quality plan
  6. 12.6Export control
  7. 12.7Risks and compliance
  8. 12.8Roadmap
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

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 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 IBM DOORS, LDRA Testbed, Cameo Systems Modeler, Polarion and SAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for environmental tests to MIL-STD-810, EMC tests to MIL-STD-461 and EN 9100 quality audits. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: RTCA DO-178C, SAE ARP4754A, EN 9100, MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G, Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (dual use), ECSS-Q-ST-60C, RTCA DO-326A.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of RTCA DO-178C, SAE ARP4754A and EN 9100 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:IBM DOORS, LDRA Testbed, Cameo Systems Modeler, Polarion and SAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:Compliance roadmap for an aerospace or defence product, covering applicable standards, certification or qualification plan, test strategy, quality plan and export control, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Regulatory map
Map the civil, military and export regulations that apply to a dual-use programme.
Certifiable development
Plan systems reviews and analyse MC/DC coverage of certifiable software.
Qualification testing
Draw up a MIL-STD-810 environmental profile and a MIL-STD-461 test plan.
Quality and export control
Carry out a first article inspection and classify a dual-use component.
Master's Thesis
Complete compliance roadmap for an aerospace or defence product, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aerospace compliance engineerCertification engineerExport control managerAerospace quality engineerEquipment qualification engineerAerospace programme manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 IBM DOORS, LDRA Testbed, Cameo Systems Modeler, Polarion and SAP, 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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