Master’s in Engineering of Ethical Frameworks, Social Impact, Public Participation and International Transparency.
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in ethical frameworks, social impact, public participation and international transparency engineering. 12 modules covering international ethical frameworks, social impact assessment, human rights due diligence, participation, transparency, technology ethics, governance, communication, social safeguards, research methods and international cooperation, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Engineering of Ethical Frameworks, Social Impact, Public Participation and International Transparency. — studying from Singapore
Singapore has a strong regulatory culture, with specialised agencies overseeing transport, health products, workplace safety and the environment. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety (RAMS) and homologation work is essential in aviation, rail, marine and medical sectors. Engineers in this area prepare safety cases, certification evidence and compliance documentation. Enterprise Singapore manages the national standards system, and employers include regulators, consultancies and manufacturers seeking market approval.
Fees for Singapore: S$12,700 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Singapore?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Singapore. Singapore's regulators vary by sector, and engineers can seek Professional Engineer status through the Professional Engineers Board. Recognition of a private qualification is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm this with them before enrolling.
How might this training be used by employers in Singapore?
Reliability, safety and compliance skills are valued across Singapore's engineering, transport, medical and industrial sectors. This programme may support roles in RAMS or certification support, but it does not guarantee a position. Employers commonly weigh project evidence, professional experience and familiarity with relevant standards.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and can my employer help fund it?
The course is online and in English, so you can study from Singapore while working, and no student visa is required. Plan for the hours, which range from 300 to 1,900 depending on the programme. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; compliance and safety teams in many firms may support relevant study.
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 international ethical frameworks to engineering projects.
Carry out social impact assessments.
Implement human rights due diligence.
Design effective public participation processes.
Promote institutional and algorithmic transparency.
Establish governance and accountability mechanisms.
Communicate risks and build public trust.
Who it's for
- Social impact specialists working on infrastructure and energy projects.
- Corporate ethics managers building governance and compliance programmes.
- Public participation consultants designing consultation and co-design processes.
- Business and human rights analysts carrying out supply chain due diligence.
- Transparency officers in public bodies and regulated companies.
- Public policy advisers working on technology and infrastructure.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into public administration.
What you'll work with
- UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (corporate responsibility to respect human rights)
- OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (responsible business conduct)
- Aarhus Convention (access to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters)
- Directive (EU) 2024/1760 (corporate sustainability due diligence)
- ISO 26000 (guidance on social responsibility)
- IFC Performance Standards (environmental and social sustainability)
- ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management systems)
- UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI (global standard on AI ethics)
- NVivo
- ATLAS.ti
- Decidim
- Consul Democracy
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The Universal Declaration of Human Rights1.2UN Guiding Principles on business1.3OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises1.4UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI1.5OECD AI Principles1.6EU Ethics Guidelines for Trustworthy AI1.7The UN Global Compact1.8The Sustainable Development Goals1.9Comparison of frameworks1.10Case study: applying frameworks to a technology project
2.1IAIA principles2.2Phases of a social impact assessment2.3Social baseline2.4Impact identification2.5Identification of vulnerable groups2.6Cumulative impact assessment2.7Mitigation measures2.8Social management plans2.9Monitoring of social impacts2.10Workshop: social impact assessment of an infrastructure project
3.1Human rights due diligence3.2The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive3.3The German Supply Chain Act3.4Supply chain risk assessment3.5Grievance mechanisms3.6Remediation of adverse impacts3.7Indigenous peoples and free, prior and informed consent3.8Conflict minerals3.9Due diligence reporting3.10Practical exercise: human rights risk map
4.1Arnstein's ladder of participation4.2The Aarhus Convention4.3Accessible public information4.4Consultation and deliberation4.5Co-design and co-creation4.6Digital participation tools4.7Engaging hard-to-reach groups4.8Conflict management4.9Evaluating participation4.10Case study: designing a participatory process
5.1Transparency as a principle5.2Freedom of information laws5.3Open data and reuse5.4Algorithmic transparency5.5Public algorithm registers5.6Transparency in public procurement5.7The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)5.8The Open Government Partnership5.9Transparency indicators5.10Workshop: transparency sheet for a public algorithm
6.1Ethics of technology design6.2Value sensitive design6.3Responsible research and innovation (RRI)6.4Assessment of emerging technologies6.5The precautionary principle6.6Dual use and risks6.7Technology and inclusion6.8Data ethics6.9Ethics of automation6.10Practical exercise: value analysis of a product
7.1Responsible corporate governance7.2Ethics committees7.3Ethical audits of organisations7.4Environmental, social and governance indicators7.5Accountability to stakeholders7.6Sustainability reports7.7Independent assurance of reports7.8Ethics in the value chain7.9Whistleblowing mechanisms7.10Case study: ethical audit of a company
8.1Risk communication8.2Crisis communication8.3Disinformation and technology8.4Building trust8.5Use of plain language8.6Effective intercultural communication8.7Media and social networks8.8Active listening to communities8.9Assessing trust8.10Workshop: communication plan for a controversial project
9.1Infrastructure projects and communities9.2Involuntary resettlement of populations9.3IFC Performance Standards9.4The Equator Principles9.5World Bank safeguards9.6Local employment and benefit sharing9.7Protection of cultural heritage9.8Community health and safety9.9Project closure9.10Practical exercise: safeguards analysis of a project
10.1Principles of qualitative research10.2Interviews and focus groups10.3Social survey design10.4Social network analysis10.5Mixed research methods10.6Research ethics10.7Qualitative data analysis10.8Building social indicators10.9Presenting results10.10Lab: qualitative analysis with software
11.1Role of international organisations11.2Development cooperation11.3Technology transfer11.4International ethics standards11.5Science and technology diplomacy11.6International regulatory harmonisation11.7Ethics in international procurement11.8Anti-bribery and ISO 3700111.9Global trends in ethics11.10Case study: technology cooperation project
12.1Selection of the project or policy12.2Applicable ethical framework12.3Social impact assessment12.4Public participation plan12.5Transparency strategy12.6Governance plan12.7Monitoring indicators12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master'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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Decidim and Consul Democracy, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for social impact assessments, public participation processes and corporate ethical audits. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, Aarhus Convention, Directive (EU) 2024/1760, ISO 26000, IFC Performance Standards, ISO 37001, UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI.
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 capable of running 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 NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Decidim and Consul Democracy, 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, plus a computer able to run the programme 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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