Master’s in Business Continuity and Resilience in Field Bases Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in operational continuity and resilience engineering for field bases: 12 modules covering field bases and camps, risk and vulnerability analysis, ISO 22301 continuity, resilient energy, water and sanitation, infrastructure and physical protection, communications, logistics, health and safety, crisis management and site closure, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Business Continuity and Resilience in Field Bases Engineering — 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$19,700 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Plan field bases and camps using resilience criteria.
Analyse risks and vulnerabilities of critical services.
Draw up continuity plans compliant with ISO 22301.
Size resilient energy microgrids.
Design water, sanitation and waste systems.
Coordinate crisis management in deployed facilities.
Assess the sustainability and closure of sites.
Who it's for
- Field infrastructure engineers.
- Business continuity managers.
- Emergency managers.
- Energy engineers interested in off-grid and deployed systems.
- Water and sanitation technicians.
- Logistics coordinators.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work in defence and security.
What you'll work with
- ISO 22301 (business continuity management systems)
- ISO 31000 (risk management)
- Sphere Handbook (minimum standards in humanitarian response)
- ISO 22320 (emergency management and incident response)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management systems)
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- STANAG 2582 (environmental protection in military camps)
- HOMER Pro
- QGIS
- EPANET
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Project
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Types: expeditionary bases, humanitarian and emergency camps1.2Life cycle: planning, construction, operation and closure1.3Sphere standards for humanitarian settlements1.4NATO field infrastructure standards1.5Site selection1.6Capacity and scalability requirements1.7Basic services: water, energy, sanitation and waste1.8Environmental and social impact1.9The resilience approach1.10Case study: analysis of an earthquake response camp
2.1Identification of natural and man-made hazards2.2ISO 31000 and ISO 31010 methodologies2.3Vulnerability analysis of services2.4Risk matrices2.5Business impact analysis (BIA)2.6Service interdependencies2.7Disruption scenarios2.8Climate risk2.9Prioritisation of measures2.10Workshop: impact analysis of a camp
3.1ISO 22301 business continuity standard3.2Continuity strategies3.3Continuity and recovery plans3.4RTO and RPO recovery objectives3.5Redundancy of critical services3.6Supplier management3.7Continuity exercises and tests3.8Plan maintenance3.9Continuity audit3.10Practical: continuity plan for the water service
4.1Energy demand of a base4.2Diesel generation and its efficiency4.3Hybrid microgrids with renewables4.4Battery storage4.5Smart energy management4.6Redundancy and islanded modes4.7Fuel logistics4.8Carbon footprint reduction4.9Energy monitoring4.10Lab: microgrid sizing with HOMER Pro
5.1Water needs per person5.2Abstraction and treatment5.3Reverse osmosis and filtration5.4Storage and distribution5.5Water quality control5.6Sanitation and wastewater5.7Greywater reuse5.8Solid waste management5.9Public health and hygiene5.10Case study: design of the water system for 1,000 people
6.1Deployable and modular structures6.2Lightweight foundations6.3Perimeter protection6.4Fire safety in camps6.5Protection against weather events6.6Road and drainage design6.7Lighting and access control6.8Protection of critical facilities6.9Infrastructure maintenance6.10Practical: fire safety plan
7.1Base networks7.2Backup satellite links7.3Continuity of communications7.4Cybersecurity of base systems7.5Information management7.6Facility management systems7.7Sensors and IoT7.8Operations centre7.9IT disaster recovery7.10Workshop: IT systems recovery plan
8.1Procurement planning8.2Management of critical inventories8.3Supply routes and transport8.4Storage and conditions8.5Fuel and water logistics8.6Local procurement8.7Supply chain resilience8.8Reverse logistics and closure8.9Logistics indicators8.10Practical: safety stock model
9.1Healthcare at the base9.2Occupational risk prevention9.3Environmental health and vectors9.4Wellbeing and psychosocial support9.5Staff training9.6Safety culture9.7Management of internal emergencies9.8Evacuation and shelters9.9Internal communication9.10Case study: evacuation plan for a base
10.1Crisis management structure10.2Incident command system10.3Decision-making under pressure10.4Crisis communication10.5Coordination with authorities and NGOs10.6Crisis information management10.7Simulation exercises10.8Recovery and return to normal10.9Lessons learned10.10Workshop: crisis tabletop exercise
11.1Environmental footprint of bases11.2Circular economy in camps11.3Hazardous waste management11.4Site restoration11.5Handover to local communities11.6Environmental impact assessment11.7Sustainability indicators11.8Applicable environmental regulations11.9International good practice11.10Case study: closure and restoration plan
12.1Definition of the base scenario12.2Risk analysis12.3Design of critical services12.4Operational continuity plan12.5Microgrid design12.6Crisis management plan12.7Sustainability assessment12.8Conclusions and recommendations12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
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 the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HOMER Pro, QGIS, EPANET, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for impact analysis of service disruptions, sizing of hybrid microgrids and crisis management tabletop exercises. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 22301, ISO 31000, Sphere Handbook, ISO 22320, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, STANAG 2582.
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 able to run 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 HOMER Pro, QGIS, EPANET, AutoCAD and Microsoft Project, 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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