Master’s in Supply Chain, ITAR/EAR and Offset Programmes Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in supply chain, ITAR/EAR and offset programme engineering. 12 modules covering the defence supply chain, EU export control, ITAR, EAR, internal compliance programmes, industrial offsets, supplier management, risk and resilience, defence procurement, international logistics and anti-corruption, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Supply Chain, ITAR/EAR and Offset Programmes Engineering — studying from the United States
Defense engineering is a major pillar of the American economy, with strong clusters in Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Connecticut and California. Prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems Inc. develop land, air and naval systems for the Department of Defense. Work spans vehicle design, weapons integration, survivability and secure systems, governed by strict security and procurement rules. Engineers in this field often hold or pursue security clearances, which shapes career paths and project access.
Fees for the United States: US$11,090 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US bodies and clearance rules apply to defense and land-systems engineering?
Defense engineering in the US is shaped by the Department of Defense and agencies such as the Army Contracting Command, with work often requiring security clearances issued through federal processes. Professional engineering bodies include the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and ASME for mechanical systems. Licensure, where needed, comes from state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees and do not confer clearances or licences.
Do US defense contractors and government employers recognize private engineering qualifications?
US defense primes and government employers typically require US citizenship for many roles, security clearances, and accredited degrees or proven experience. A private online qualification is not a substitute for these and is assessed by each employer. It may complement existing expertise, but it should not be relied on as a route into cleared or government positions.
Can a US-based engineer study land-systems topics online alongside full-time work?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. The workload is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers fund training, so you may wish to ask your employer about support.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the structure and dependencies of the defence supply chain.
Apply the European and Spanish export control regimes.
Interpret the ITAR and EAR in international operations.
Design internal compliance programmes.
Manage industrial offset obligations.
Assess supplier risk and resilience.
Embed ethical and anti-corruption criteria in the supply chain.
Who it's for
- Export control managers
- Industrial offset managers
- Defence supply chain managers
- Trade compliance analysts
- Supplier managers
- Ethics and anti-corruption officers
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter the defence industry
What you'll work with
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR 120-130) (US control of defence articles and services)
- Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 730-774) (US control of dual-use and less sensitive military items)
- Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (control of exports of military technology and equipment)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items)
- Spanish Law 53/2007 (control of foreign trade in defence and dual-use material)
- Directive 2009/81/EC (procurement in the fields of defence and security)
- Directive 2009/43/EC (intra-community transfers of defence-related products)
- ISO 37001:2016 (anti-bribery management systems)
- SAP GTS
- Descartes Visual Compliance
- Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade
- Interos
- Power BI
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Multi-tier structure of the chain1.2Prime contractors and suppliers1.3SMEs in the industrial base1.4Strategic dependencies1.5Critical raw materials1.6Geopolitical risks1.7European strategic autonomy1.8EU defence industrial policies1.9Ethics and responsibility in the chain1.10Case study: dependency map of a subsystem
2.1Common Position 2008/944/CFSP2.2EU Common Military List2.3Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on dual-use items2.4Directive 2009/43/EC on intra-community transfers2.5Spanish Law 53/2007 on the control of foreign trade in defence material2.6Individual and global licences2.7End-user certificates2.8Wassenaar Arrangement2.9Arms Trade Treaty2.10Practical: classifying a component in the Common Military List
3.1Arms Export Control Act3.2Structure of the ITAR3.3United States Munitions List (USML)3.4Defence articles and services3.5Technical data3.6DSP-5 licences and TAA agreements3.7Re-exports and retransfers3.8Foreign persons and nationality3.9Violations and voluntary disclosures3.10Case study: analysing ITAR applicability to a subcontract
4.1Export Administration Regulations4.2Commerce Control List (CCL)4.3ECCN numbers4.4600 series and military items4.5De minimis rule4.6Foreign direct product rule4.7Licence exceptions4.8Restricted party lists4.9Penalties and compliance4.10Practical: determining an ECCN
5.1Elements of a compliance programme5.2Management commitment5.3Classification of products and technologies5.4Screening of customers and destinations5.5Control of intangible technology transfers5.6Staff training5.7Internal audits5.8Records and documentation5.9Handling non-compliance5.10Workshop: designing an internal compliance programme
6.1The offset concept6.2Direct and indirect offset6.3Offset policies by country6.4Directive 2009/81/EC and offsets in the EU6.5Industrial participation and cooperation6.6Technology transfer6.7Valuation of offset credits6.8Obligation management6.9Risks and penalties6.10Case study: valuing an industrial participation package
7.1Selection and qualification7.2Flow-down of contractual requirements7.3AQAP and EN 9100 quality requirements7.4Information security requirements7.5Export control requirements7.6Supplier risk assessment7.7Audits7.8Supplier development7.9Performance indicators7.10Practical: compliance questionnaire for suppliers
8.1Obsolescence and DMSMS8.2Counterfeit parts8.3Single-source suppliers8.4Supplier financial risks8.5Logistics disruptions8.6Supply chain cybersecurity8.7Continuity plans8.8Strategic stocks8.9Diversification and reshoring8.10Case study: mitigation plan for a single-source supplier
9.1Directive 2009/81/EC9.2Spanish Law 24/2011 on public sector contracts in defence and security9.3Award procedures9.4Security of supply9.5Information security in contracts9.6Subcontracting9.7European joint procurement9.8European Defence Fund9.9Transparency and anti-corruption9.10Workshop: analysis of the tender documents of a defence contract
10.1Transport of defence material10.2Customs and special procedures10.3Export documentation10.4Dangerous goods10.5Transport security10.6Authorised logistics operators10.7NATO and NSPA logistics10.8Traceability10.9Transport insurance10.10Practical: documentation for a temporary export
11.1Corruption risks in defence11.2ISO 37001 anti-bribery11.3Due diligence on intermediaries11.4Human rights in the chain11.5Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive11.6Conflict minerals11.7Transparency11.8Whistleblowing channels11.9Ethical culture11.10Case study: due diligence on a sales agent
12.1Selection of the company or programme12.2Supply chain map12.3Export control analysis12.4Compliance programme design12.5Offset strategy12.6Risk management plan12.7Ethical analysis12.8Conclusions12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online 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 you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP GTS, Descartes Visual Compliance, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade, Interos and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for classifying products against control lists, designing internal compliance programmes and analysing supplier risk. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR 120-130); Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR 730-774); Common Position 2008/944/CFSP; Regulation (EU) 2021/821; Spanish Law 53/2007; Directive 2009/81/EC; Directive 2009/43/EC; ISO 37001:2016.
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 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 SAP GTS, Descartes Visual Compliance, Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE Global Trade, Interos and Power BI, 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 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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