Postgraduate Diploma in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management. 8 modules covering FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations, FIM Superbike World Championship Regulations and Python (NumPy, pandas). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management — studying from the United States
Motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering in the United States centers on established manufacturers and a strong aftermarket. Major brands such as Harley-Davidson, along with Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Indian Motorcycle, maintain design and development operations in the country. The industry also includes electric two-wheeler startups and component suppliers. Engineers work on chassis, powertrain, electronics and rider safety, under federal motor vehicle and emissions regulations.
Fees for the United States: US$1,440 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US professional recognition exists for motorcycle and two-wheeler engineering?
There is no single licensed title for motorcycle engineers in the US. Relevant organizations include SAE International, which publishes vehicle standards, and the Motorcycle Industry Council for industry context. Vehicle safety is regulated by NHTSA and the EPA for emissions. SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited, so recognition depends on the employer.
What career paths exist for two-wheeler engineers in the United States?
Opportunities exist with motorcycle manufacturers, component suppliers, powertrain and electric two-wheeler startups, and testing or homologation service providers. Roles include design engineer, test engineer, and performance development specialist. Demand and hiring vary by company and market, so research current openings and speak with employers in your target segment.
Can I study this while keeping a job in the US?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you study from home and need no student visa. Plan for the stated workload of 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible, so discuss support with your employer before you commit.
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
Describe the construction and behaviour of competition tyres.
Analyse the degradation mechanisms and their causes.
Design race strategies according to compounds and conditions.
Build lap-time and degradation models.
Adjust the setup to manage tyre wear.
Make race decisions under weather uncertainty.
Apply the tyre regulations of the FIM championships.
Who it's for
- Strategy engineer who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Tyre engineer who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Track engineer who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Performance analyst who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Tyre supplier technician who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Team technical chief who wants to specialise in Race Strategy and Motorcycle Tyre Management.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter competition.
What you'll work with
- FIM Grand Prix World Championship Regulations
- FIM Superbike World Championship Regulations
- UNECE Regulation No. 75
- ISO 8855:2011
- ETRTO Standards Manual
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Radial construction, carcass and belts1.2Soft, medium and hard compounds1.3Asymmetric dual-compound tyres1.4Slicks, intermediates and wets1.5Working temperature and warmers1.6Cold and hot pressure1.7Grip, hysteresis and slip1.8Contact patch and camber1.9Single-supplier allocation and regulations1.10Case study: compound sheet for a weekend
2.1Mechanical and thermal wear2.2Graining, blistering and chunking2.3Lap-by-lap performance drop-off2.4Influence of a full fuel tank2.5Effect of riding style2.6Sensitivity to track surface temperature2.7Interaction with traction control2.8Visual reading of used tyres2.9Hardness and wear measurement2.10Laboratory: degradation curve from lap times
3.1Race objectives and scenarios3.2Compound choice for the start3.3Target pace and gap management3.4Start, first lap and position3.5Tyre management in the second half3.6Sprint races versus long races3.7Flag-to-flag and bike change3.8Red flag and restart3.9Pit-board communication with the rider3.10Workshop: strategy for a 25-lap race
4.1Time models per lap4.2Degradation regression by compound4.3Monte Carlo Race Simulation4.4Probability of rain and decisions4.5Effect of traffic and overtakes4.6Fuel consumption and maps4.7Strategy decision trees4.8Parameter sensitivity4.9Display tools4.10Practice: Strategy Simulator in Python
5.1Weight distribution and rear load5.2Swingarm geometry and anti-squat5.3Suspension settings and wear5.4Power and smoothness maps5.5Engine braking and rear slide5.6Adjustments for track temperature5.7Minimum regulatory pressure and sensors5.8Correlation with the rider5.9Trade-off between qualifying and race5.10Case study: setup adjustment after excessive degradation
6.1Temperature and pressure sensors6.2Telemetry and data after session6.3Long run analysis6.4Comparison between colleagues6.5Tire Supplier Reports6.6Asphalt weather and temperature6.7Decision making under uncertainty6.8RISK MANAGEMENT6.9Strategy Debrief6.10Practice: FP2 Long Run Analysis
7.1FIM Grand Prix Tire Regulation7.2Pilot assignments7.3Minimum pressure and penalties7.4Rain procedures7.5Flag-to-flag rules7.6Sprint Race and Format7.7National and international categories7.8Suppliers in other championships7.9Sustainability and tires7.10Case study: Decision on wet track exit
8.1Circuit selection and conditions8.2Collection of historical data8.3Degradation model8.4Scenario simulation8.5Strategy proposal8.6Associated setup plan8.7Contingency Plan8.8Report and presentation to the team8.9Memory and presentation8.10Final 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 possible to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Python (NumPy, pandas), MoTeC i2 Pro, MATLAB, Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for lap-time and race degradation analysis, Monte Carlo strategy simulation and simulated weekend debriefs. 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.
Describe the construction and behaviour of competition tyres.
Analyse the degradation mechanisms and their causes.
Design race strategies according to compounds and conditions.
Build lap-time and degradation models.
Adjust the setup to manage tyre wear.
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 level of 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 consists of 800 total hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
Work is carried out with Python (NumPy, pandas), MoTeC i2 Pro, MATLAB, Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
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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