Postgraduate Diploma in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control. 8 modules covering ISO 50001, ISO 50006 and Siemens Opcenter. Dedicated tutor and enrolment now open.
Postgraduate Diploma in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control — studying from New Zealand
Robotics and automation are increasingly important in New Zealand, especially in dairy processing, food manufacturing, forestry, horticulture and logistics. Research groups at the University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury lead in robotics and control engineering, and firms in these regions develop automated systems for primary industries. Engineers work on process control, industrial automation and robotic integration for manufacturers and technology providers.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$2,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in New Zealand
Typical roles
Questions from New Zealand
Which New Zealand bodies recognise robotics and control engineering?
Engineering New Zealand is the professional body, and the Chartered Professional Engineer pathway is the recognised route to professional status. Universities such as the University of Auckland and the University of Canterbury offer accredited engineering degrees. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so their recognition rests with employers or the relevant body.
Do robotics and automation employers in New Zealand value this training?
New Zealand has demand for automation skills in dairy processing, food manufacturing, forestry, and advanced manufacturing. Employers generally value practical project experience and programming ability highly. A SEIUM qualification can strengthen a CV, but whether it counts is for each employer to decide.
Is the programme workable alongside a full-time job in New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere in New Zealand without a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours. You have an assigned technical tutor, and fees are payable in instalments or sponsored by an employer where possible.
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
Apply the ISA-95 model to factory systems integration.
Implement energy management systems in line with ISO 50001.
Integrate energy data with production execution.
Design control strategies aimed at minimising costs.
Exploit industrial energy flexibility and demand response.
Develop digital energy twins and dashboards.
Assess the return on energy integration projects.
Who it's for
- Energy management engineer looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
- MES engineer looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
- Energy efficiency manager looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
- Process optimisation engineer looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
- Industry 4.0 consultant looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
- Energy auditor looking to specialise in EMS/MES Coupling and Cost-Driven Control.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the chemical industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 50001
- ISO 50006
- ISO 50015
- IEC 62264-1
- ISA-95
- IEC 62541
- Directiva (UE) 2023/1791
- EN 16247-3
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Automation pyramid and ISA-951.2Control levels, MES and ERP1.3MOM activity model1.4B2MML information exchange1.5Service-oriented architectures1.6Horizontal and vertical integration1.7Industry 4.0 and RAMI 4.01.8Timing requirements by level1.9Digital twin of the integrated factory1.10Practical: ISA-95 mapping of a plant
2.1ISO 50001 energy management systems2.2Energy metering and sub-metering2.3Energy performance indicators2.4Energy baselines2.5Monitoring with EMS systems2.6Electricity tariffs and time periods2.7Demand management2.8Energy audits in industrial processes2.9Smart meters and measurement protocols2.10Laboratory: energy baseline of a production line
3.1Energy data linked to orders3.2Energy per unit produced3.3Energy-aware production planning3.4Scheduling with power constraints3.5Data exchange between EMS and MES3.6OPC UA for energy data3.7Integration with billing systems3.8IEC 62264 interface standards3.9Allocation of energy costs by product3.10Workshop: energy KPI per manufacturing order
4.1Economic cost functions4.2Real-time optimisation (RTO)4.3Economic MPC for energy consumption4.4Setpoint optimisation4.5Process control with dynamic pricing4.6Thermal and electrical storage management4.7Load shifting4.8Maintenance cost in decision-making4.9Modelling consumption of machines and utilities4.10Practical: RTO of a compressed air system
5.1Participation in flexibility markets5.2Demand response5.3Industrial photovoltaic self-consumption5.4Industrial microgrids with storage5.5Cogeneration and trigeneration5.6Hydrogen and process electrification5.7Demand aggregators5.8Flexibility business models5.9Supply contracts and price hedging5.10Laboratory: demand response in a plant
6.1Energy digital twin6.2Data-driven consumption models6.3Demand and price forecasting6.4Detection of energy deviations6.5Scenario simulation6.6Energy dashboards6.7Carbon footprint per product6.8Sustainability reports6.9Scope 1 and 2 emission indicators6.10Case study: energy twin of a plant building
7.1Cost-benefit analysis of the project7.2Measurement and verification under IPMVP7.3Organisational change management7.4Cybersecurity in IT/OT integration7.5Selection of MES and EMS suppliers7.6Energy saving grants and certificates7.7Digitalisation roadmap7.8Success indicators7.9Reporting results to management7.10Case study: savings plan under IPMVP
8.1Energy and production diagnosis8.2Integration architecture8.3Energy data model8.4Design of cost-oriented control8.5Scenario simulation8.6Implementation plan8.7Economic evaluation of the solution8.8Analysis of results8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, so the programme can be fitted around work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Opcenter, AVEVA MES, Schneider EcoStruxure Power, MATLAB/Simulink, Python with Pyomo, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied on real procedures for calculating energy per unit produced, setpoint optimisation with dynamic electricity prices, and demand response in industrial plants. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Apply the ISA-95 model to factory systems integration.
Implement energy management systems in line with ISO 50001.
Integrate energy data with production execution.
Design control strategies aimed at minimising costs.
Exploit industrial energy flexibility and demand response.
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's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Siemens Opcenter, AVEVA MES, Schneider EcoStruxure Power, MATLAB/Simulink, Python with Pyomo. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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