Postgraduate Diploma in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability. 8 modules covering FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations, ASAM MCD-2 MC and ETAS INCA. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability — studying from Singapore
Singapore has no domestic vehicle manufacturing, so automotive engineering here focuses on vehicle testing, distribution, electrification policy, aftermarket engineering and motorsport events. The Marina Bay Street Circuit hosts the Singapore Grand Prix, supporting a niche motorsport engineering and events ecosystem. Regulation of road vehicles, emissions and inspections is handled by the Land Transport Authority, while the Vehicle Inspection and Certification functions interact with the sector. Typical employers include global distributors, service groups and engineering consultancies serving the regional market.
Fees for Singapore: S$1,840 (Singapore dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Singapore
Typical roles
Questions from Singapore
Which Singapore bodies oversee automotive engineering, and is SEIUM's qualification recognised?
Singapore has no separate automotive engineering licence. Vehicle safety and inspection fall under the Land Transport Authority (LTA), and engineers may register as Professional Engineers with the Professional Engineers Board (PEB). SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant body, so confirm acceptance before you commit.
What kinds of employers in Singapore use automotive and motorsport engineering skills?
Singapore's automotive activity covers vehicle distributors, service and workshop groups, fleet operators, and suppliers linked to the wider manufacturing sector. Motorsport-related roles are fewer but exist within teams and events in Singapore, such as the Singapore Grand Prix ecosystem. Employers typically look at practical experience and project evidence. Your SEIUM final project can support your application, though its value depends on each employer.
How much time does the course need alongside work, and what English level is required?
Everything is delivered online in English, and you get an assigned technical tutor. Plan carefully, as a master's needs about 1,900 hours and a specialist course about 300 hours, which is significant if you work full-time. Because lessons are online, you can schedule study around Singapore working hours. Ask about instalment plans, and check whether your employer will sponsor part of the fees.
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
Explain how MGU-K and MGU-H work in the power unit.
Master A2L- and XCP-based calibration workflows.
Calibrate MGU-K torque and regeneration maps.
Calibrate boost pressure control using MGU-H.
Assess driveability using objective and subjective metrics.
Mitigate powertrain oscillations through control.
Manage calibration validation and version control.
Who it's for
- Calibration engineer looking to specialise in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability.
- Driveability engineer looking to specialise in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability.
- Engine control engineer looking to specialise in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability.
- Power unit engineer looking to specialise in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability.
- Test bench engineer looking to specialise in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability.
- Performance engineer looking to specialise in MGU-K/H Calibration and Driveability.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter motorsport.
What you'll work with
- FIA Formula 1 Technical Regulations
- ASAM MCD-2 MC
- ASAM MCD-1 XCP
- ISO 26262
- ISO 8855
- SAE J670
- IEC 60034-1
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Role of MGU-K in traction and braking1.2MGU-H coupled to the turbocharger1.3Boost pressure control via MGU-H1.4Electrical anti-lag and turbo response1.5Regulatory evolution up to 20261.6Unit control architecture1.7Interfaces with the standard ECU1.8Position and temperature sensing1.9Thermal limits of the machines1.10Case study: analysis of MGU-H elimination
2.1Structure of an A2L file2.2Maps, curves and scalars2.3XCP and CCP protocols2.4Dataset and variant management2.5Bench and track workflows2.6Change traceability2.7Model-based calibration2.8Design of experiments (DoE)2.9Synchronised measurement tools2.10Practical: creating a dataset in CANape
3.1Engine and generator torque maps3.2Torque ramps and permitted derivatives3.3Thermal compensation of magnets3.4Blending with hydraulic brake3.5Curve-based regeneration calibration3.6Braking stability with rear axle3.7Slow corner exit response3.8SOC and temperature limitation3.9Validation with track telemetry3.10Workshop: MGU-K torque ramp calibration
4.1Turbo speed control4.2Exhaust energy recovery4.3Turbo lag reduction4.4Coordination with wastegate valve4.5Altitude and temperature calibration4.6Overspeed protection4.7Interaction with air-fuel mixture4.8Qualifying lap strategies4.9Validation on power unit test bench4.10Laboratory: boost pressure control
5.1Objective definition of driveability5.2Pedal response metrics5.3Judder, torque holes and oscillations5.4Subjective driver feedback5.5Subjective rating scales5.6Correlation between subjective and objective ratings5.7Tuning on dynamic simulator5.8Differences between drivers5.9Calibration in wet conditions5.10Case study: correcting a torque hole
6.1Driveline torsional modes6.2Shuffle and low-frequency vibrations6.3Active torque filters6.4Anti-jerk control during torque transitions6.5Interaction with the differential6.6Half-shaft and joint stiffness6.7Mode identification from data6.8Validation on driveline test bench6.9Effect on tyre wear6.10Practical: designing an anti-shuffle filter
7.1Calibration test plan7.2Dynamic bench testing7.3Track testing and private tests7.4Peer review of calibrations7.5Version control and releases7.6FIA compliance7.7Safety calibration and limp modes7.8Change documentation7.9Season lessons learned7.10Case study: calibration release for race
8.1Definition of driveability objectives8.2Power unit model8.3MGU-K calibration8.4MGU-H calibration8.5Oscillation control8.6Driver evaluation in simulator8.7Track validation plan8.8Results analysis8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CAMEO, McLaren ATLAS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real calibration procedures on a dynamic power unit test bench, simulator sessions with subjective assessment, and track tests with driveability analysis. Assessment is continuous per 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.
Explain how MGU-K and MGU-H work in the power unit.
Master A2L- and XCP-based calibration workflows.
Calibrate MGU-K torque and regeneration maps.
Calibrate boost pressure control using MGU-H.
Assess driveability using objective and subjective metrics.
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 Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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 uses ETAS INCA, Vector CANape, MATLAB/Simulink, AVL CAMEO, McLaren ATLAS. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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