Course in Ethics in Defence Supply Chain
Online 300 h course in ethics in the defence supply chain. 6 modules covering AQAP-2110 (NATO quality requirements for design, development and production), ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management systems) and SAP Ariba. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethics in Defence Supply Chain — studying from Singapore
Singapore maintains a comprehensive defence sector through the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Science and Technology Agency, which develops military technologies and manages procurement. Engineering work covers land systems, ammunition, command and control, and simulation. Industry partners include ST Engineering, which supplies defence and security systems globally. Engineers here work within strict security and export control frameworks, often combining systems integration with reliability and safety engineering.
Fees for Singapore: S$780 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
How does defence engineering work in Singapore, and which bodies oversee it?
Singapore's defence engineering is largely centred on the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and DSTA, the defence procurement and development agency, along with the Singapore Armed Forces. Engineers may register with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body, so recognition for defence roles depends on the employer or relevant authority.
Who employs defence and land systems engineers in Singapore?
Main employers include MINDEF, DSTA, the SAF, and defence industry companies including ST Engineering. Access to many roles requires security clearance and citizenship or residency rules, so check eligibility early. Employers focus on proven competence and clearance status. Your final project can illustrate technical capability, but it does not replace these requirements.
Is the course manageable alongside a job, and can employers fund it?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor. Plan for a heavy workload: 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 for a specialist course. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, which is common in defence-linked organisations, though approval is up to them.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the structure and risks of the defence supply chain.
Apply integrity and anti-corruption tools in procurement.
Integrate human rights and environmental due diligence.
Prevent the entry of counterfeit components and ensure authenticity.
Manage export controls and end-use certificates.
Evaluate suppliers using sustainability and quality criteria.
Design a responsible supply chain model.
Who it's for
- Defence procurement manager wishing to specialise in Ethics in Defence Supply Chain.
- Supplier auditor wishing to specialise in Ethics in Defence Supply Chain.
- Export control technician wishing to specialise in Ethics in Defence Supply Chain.
- Compliance officer wishing to specialise in Ethics in Defence Supply Chain.
- Supply chain risk analyst wishing to specialise in Ethics in Defence Supply Chain.
- Supply quality manager wishing to specialise in Ethics in Defence Supply Chain.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- AQAP-2110 (NATO quality requirements for design, development and production)
- ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management systems)
- ISO 20400 (sustainable procurement)
- Law 24/2011 (public sector contracts in defence and security)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items)
- Directive (EU) 2024/1760 (corporate sustainability due diligence)
- OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals
- SAE AS5553 (prevention of counterfeit electronic parts)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Structure of the defence industrial base1.2Prime contractors and subcontractors1.3Directive 2009/81/EC on defence procurement1.4Law 24/2011 on defence and security contracts1.5Raw materials and critical minerals1.6Dependencies and bottlenecks1.7Obsolescence and DMSMS1.8Supply chains after the war in Ukraine1.9European Ammunition Production Act (ASAP)1.10Workshop: mapping the supply chain of a system
2.1Corruption risks in defence2.2Transparency International integrity index2.3Anti-bribery management systems under ISO 370012.4Industrial compensation (offsets)2.5Intermediaries and commercial agents2.6Conflicts of interest and revolving doors2.7OECD Anti-Bribery Convention2.8Compliance programmes2.9Whistleblowing channels: Directive (EU) 2019/19372.10Case study: industrial compensation scandal
3.1OECD due diligence3.2Directive (EU) 2024/1760 on due diligence3.3Conflict minerals: Regulation (EU) 2017/8213.4Forced labour in supply chains3.5Supplier working conditions3.6Environmental impact of production3.7Scope 3 carbon footprint3.8Social audits3.9UN Guiding Principles3.10Practice: due diligence assessment of a supplier
4.1Counterfeit parts: risks and cases4.2SAE AS5553 standard on counterfeit prevention4.3Aerospace quality EN 91004.4Traceability and certificates of conformity4.5Software supply chain security4.6High-risk suppliers4.7Supplier cybersecurity4.8Inspections and quality assurance4.9Liability for quality failures4.10Laboratory: analysis of a counterfeit components case
5.1Common Position 2008/944/CFSP5.2Law 53/2007 and licences5.3Final destination certificates5.4Arms diversion and post-shipment verification5.5Arms Trade Treaty5.6Dual-use components in global supply chains5.7International sanctions5.8Embargoes and their enforcement5.9Export transparency5.10Case study: component diverted to a sanctioned destination
6.1Product selection and its supply chain6.2Supplier map6.3Integrity risk assessment6.4Human rights due diligence6.5Quality and authenticity plan6.6Export compliance plan6.7Monitoring indicators6.8Final ethical assessment6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP Ariba, Microsoft Power BI, advanced Microsoft Excel, EcoVadis, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real supplier audit procedures, supply chain risk analysis and end-use certificate verification. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the structure and risks of the defence supply chain.
Apply integrity and anti-corruption tools in procurement.
Integrate human rights and environmental due diligence.
Prevent the entry of counterfeit components and ensure authenticity.
Manage export controls and end-use certificates.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
You will work with SAP Ariba, Microsoft Power BI, advanced Microsoft Excel and EcoVadis. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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