Master’s in Route Engineering: Country-by-Country Implementation.
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in regulatory routes and country-by-country implementation of vehicle emissions homologation: 12 modules covering the EU and its Member States, the UK, North America, Latin America, India and South-East Asia, China, Japan and Korea, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania, test logistics, technical files and global deployment governance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Route Engineering: Country-by-Country Implementation. — studying from New Zealand
Regulation, safety and reliability engineering is well established in New Zealand, underpinned by a strong regulatory framework for health and safety, transport, building and electrical equipment. WorkSafe New Zealand administers workplace health and safety law, while Standards New Zealand develops and publishes national standards. Professionals in this area support compliance, certification and risk assessment for manufacturers, infrastructure operators and public agencies.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$17,700 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies set the rules for safety and compliance engineering?
WorkSafe New Zealand regulates workplace health and safety, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi handles vehicle and transport compliance. Engineering New Zealand is the professional body, including the Chartered Professional Engineer pathway. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body.
Do New Zealand employers hire RAMS and safety engineers?
Yes. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety roles exist across infrastructure, energy, transport, and manufacturing. Employers typically look for demonstrated competence against recognised standards and professional registration where relevant. A private qualification can support an application, but employers decide how much it counts.
Can I study this alongside work, and do I need a visa?
Yes to both parts. The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed to study from New Zealand. You get an assigned technical tutor and complete a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Programme lengths range from 300 to 1,900 hours.
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
Analyse the country-by-country implementation of emission standards.
Draw up regulatory timelines that account for transitional periods.
Adapt strategies to local fuels and conditions.
Plan test logistics across several continents.
Manage technical files before different authorities.
Coordinate regional teams and representatives.
Design global regulatory deployment plans.
Who it's for
- International homologation managers responsible for launching vehicles in multiple markets.
- Market emissions coordinators who track requirements region by region.
- Regulatory affairs specialists in vehicle manufacturers or importers.
- Regional calibration engineers adapting vehicles to local fuels and conditions.
- Technical documentation managers preparing files for different authorities.
- Market access consultants advising manufacturers on entry into new countries.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive sector.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1151 (light-vehicle emissions type approval, WLTP)
- 40 CFR Part 1066 (US EPA vehicle-testing procedures)
- NOM-042-SEMARNAT-2003 (Mexican emission limits for new light vehicles)
- UN GTR 15 (Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure)
- Australian Design Rule 79 (emission control for light vehicles)
- GB 18352.6 (China 6 light-vehicle emission limits)
- CMVR 1989 (Indian Central Motor Vehicles Rules)
- 13 CCR 1961.4 (California LEV IV exhaust emission standards)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- Microsoft Project
- SAP EHS
- AVL CONCERTO
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1From framework regulation to national law1.2Staggered entry-into-force timelines1.3Transitional periods and end-of-series1.4National environmental and transport authorities1.5Commercial fuels and their local quality1.6Test infrastructure available by country1.7Administrative and documentary barriers1.8Language and translation of files1.9Management of local representatives1.10Case study: implementation timeline in ten countries
2.1Direct application of EU regulations2.2National type-approval authorities2.3Low-emission zones and DGT labels2.4Vehicle taxation based on CO22.5Periodic technical inspection and emissions2.6National market surveillance2.7Clean vehicle incentive programmes2.8Differences between Spain, Germany and France2.9Coordination with the technical service2.10Workshop: local requirements for entry into Spain
3.1GB type approval after Brexit3.2The VCA and its provisional scheme3.3UK ZEV mandate requirements3.4Switzerland and adoption of European standards3.5Turkey and harmonisation with the EU3.6Recognition of EU type approvals3.7National fuel consumption labelling3.8Vehicle import procedures3.9Fuel particularities3.10Case study: transfer of a type approval to the United Kingdom
4.1EPA federal certification4.2States that follow CARB standards4.3Section 177 of the Clean Air Act4.4Canada and its emissions regulations4.5Monroney and fuel economy labels4.6GHG credits and trading between manufacturers4.7State ZEV programmes4.8Import of non-conforming vehicles4.9Emissions recalls in North America4.10Practical exercise: 50-state certification strategy
5.1Mexico: NOM-042 and NOM-0445.2Brazil: PROCONVE L7, L8 and P85.3Argentina and LCM requirements5.4Chile and emission standards5.5Colombia and the adoption of Euro 65.6Fuel quality in the region5.7Regional testing bodies5.8Homologation of imports5.9Altitude and its effect on emissions5.10Case study: market entry of an SUV in Brazil and Mexico
6.1Bharat Stage VI and CMVR6.2ARAI, ICAT and COP homologation6.3Indonesia and Euro 4 standards6.4Thailand and its eco-car programme6.5Vietnam and the Philippines6.6Malaysia and approval requirements6.7Regional fuel quality6.8Efficiency labelling6.9The ASEAN harmonisation scheme6.10Workshop: requirements matrix for five ASEAN countries
7.1MIIT type approval and China 67.2The Chinese environmental information label7.3Japan: emission standards and the Japanese WLTC7.4The JC08 cycle and its replacement7.5Korea: K-ULEV and ministry oversight7.6Regional OBD requirements7.7Local durability tests7.8NEV credits and the dual-credit system7.9Particularities of low-temperature testing7.10Case study: adapting a calibration to China 6b
8.1Gulf countries and GSO8.2Saudi Arabia and SASO8.3South Africa and NRCS requirements8.4Morocco, Egypt and Nigeria8.5Australia: ADR 79 and CO2 standards8.6New Zealand and the Clean Car Standard8.7Extreme heat and dust conditions8.8High-sulphur fuels8.9Import of used vehicles8.10Practical exercise: requirements for Australia and the Gulf
9.1Witness tests and local acceptance9.2Shipping test vehicles9.3Local reference fuels9.4Mobile laboratories and PEMS9.5Correlation between laboratories9.6Customs lead times for prototypes9.7Prototype security and confidentiality9.8Test budgets by country9.9Documentation of results9.10Workshop: test logistics plan across three continents
10.1Technical files by authority10.2Information documents and formats10.3Digital signatures and apostilles10.4Management of extensions and revisions10.5Certificate databases10.6Authorities' electronic platforms10.7The ETAES system and equivalents10.8Configuration control by market10.9Document archiving and auditing10.10Case study: technical file for MIIT and EPA
11.1Regional homologation organisation11.2Launch committees by market11.3Compliance indicators by country11.4Regulatory risk management11.5Unexpected change scenarios11.6Relations with industry associations11.7Participation in public consultations11.8Training local teams11.9Lessons learned by market11.10Practical exercise: deployment dashboard
12.1Selection of a vehicle and markets12.2Country-by-country regulatory analysis12.3Implementation timeline12.4Test and logistics plan12.5Documentation strategy by authority12.6Cost and lead-time estimation12.7Risk management12.8Deployment recommendations12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on SEIUM's 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 Siemens Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, SAP EHS and AVL CONCERTO, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: witness tests before local authorities, correlation of results between laboratories and validation of calibrations by market. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2017/1151, 40 CFR Part 1066, NOM-042-SEMARNAT-2003, UN GTR 15, Australian Design Rule 79, GB 18352.6, CMVR 1989, 13 CCR 1961.4.
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's 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 Siemens Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, SAP EHS and AVL CONCERTO, 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 university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme's 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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