Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Design and Licensing Management
800-hour online Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Design and Licensing Management. 8 modules covering Law 20/2003 on the Legal Protection of Industrial Design, Regulation (EC) No 6/2002 and Autodesk Alias. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Design and Licensing Management — studying from South Africa
Two-wheeler transport is significant in South Africa, both for commuting and for delivery services, and the motorcycle and scooter market has grown steadily. Local assembly and distribution of motorcycles and scooters are supported by importers and manufacturers, and the sector interacts with road safety regulation and licensing. Engineers working on two-wheelers focus on chassis design, braking systems, emissions and rider safety. Growing interest in electric scooters and light mobility is also shaping demand.
Fees for South Africa: R 24 000 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by the professional bodies in South Africa for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any South African body, so they are not official state degrees. Professional engineering registration runs through ECSA, and motorcycle-related standards and testing involve bodies such as the SABS. Whether a SEIUM qualification is recognised is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so check before enrolling.
How might this qualification be used by employers in South Africa in the two-wheeler sector?
Motorcycle manufacturers, importers, dealers and component suppliers may value engineering depth in vehicle dynamics, powertrains or design. A private qualification can add to your profile, but it does not carry official status, so its impact depends on employer preference and your existing experience. Speak to potential employers to understand their view.
Can I study this programme alongside full-time work from South Africa, and is there a time zone or language issue?
The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from South Africa without a student visa. Master's programmes require 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments and employer sponsorship is possible. Ask SEIUM about time-zone expectations and weekly workload before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the role of industrial design in motorcycle development.
Manage the design process from the brief to style freeze.
Organise design teams and resources.
Protect design and brand through combined strategies.
Structure brand and product licensing programmes.
Value intangible assets and their financial impact.
Manage collaborations and special editions.
Who it's for
- Design manager looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Licensing manager looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Senior industrial designer looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Brand manager looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Intellectual property manager looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Collaborations coordinator looking to specialise in Industrial Design and Licensing Management.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- Law 20/2003 on Legal Protection of Industrial Design
- Regulation (EC) No. 6/2002
- Law 17/2001 of Trademarks
- Regulation (EU) 2017/1001
- Royal Legislative Decree 1/1996 (Intellectual Property Law)
- ISO 10668:2010
- ISO 56002:2019
- BS 7000-1:2008
8 modules · 800 h
1.1The role of industrial design1.2Internal and external studies1.3From brief to style freeze1.4Style trends1.5Product identity1.6Electric motorcycle design1.7Ergonomics and riding position1.8Colour, materials and finishes1.9History of motorcycle design1.10Case study: analysis of a product family
2.1Writing the brief2.2Project phases2.3Sketches and renders2.4Digital surface modelling2.5Clay models2.6Reviews and approval2.7Collaboration with engineering2.8Design data management2.9Timelines and resources2.10Workshop: design brief for an urban scooter
3.1Department structure3.2Professional design profiles3.3Creative team leadership3.4Outsourcing projects3.5Department budget3.6Design indicators3.7Innovation management according to ISO 560023.8Design culture3.9Collaborative design tools3.10Practice: resource plan for a studio
4.1Registered and unregistered design4.2Trademark registration4.3Copyright4.4Distinctive trade dress4.5Combined protection strategy4.6Register monitoring4.7Counterfeit prevention4.8Customs seizure of goods4.9Protection at trade fairs4.10Case study: protecting an accessories line
5.1Licensing models5.2Apparel, toys and video games5.3Selecting licensees5.4Licence agreement5.5Quality control5.6Royalties and minimum guarantees5.7Product approvals5.8Licensee audits5.9Territories and channels5.10Workshop: apparel licence agreement
6.1Brand valuation according to ISO 106686.2Cost, market and income methods6.3Relief-from-royalty method6.4Transfer pricing6.5Accounting treatment of intangibles6.6Tax incentives for intangibles6.7Licensing income6.8Valuation risks6.9Valuation report6.10Practice: valuation of a heritage brand
7.1Special editions and limited series7.2Collaborations with designers7.3Tuners and customisation7.4Heritage and archives7.5Official restorations of classics7.6Brand museums7.7Communicating collaborations7.8Collaboration risks7.9Measuring impact7.10Case study: limited edition with a tuner
8.1Brand diagnosis8.2Design strategy8.3Team organisation8.4Protection strategy8.5Licensing programme8.6Brand valuation8.7Collaboration plan8.8Licensing financial plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training 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, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Autodesk Alias, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Cloud, Siemens Teamcenter, Miro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work covers real procedures: writing a design brief for an urban scooter, negotiating a branded apparel licence agreement, and valuing a heritage brand by relief from royalty. 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.
Understand the role of industrial design in motorcycle development.
Manage the design process from the brief to style freeze.
Organise design teams and resources.
Protect design and brand through combined strategies.
Structure brand and product licensing programmes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command 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 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.
You will work with Autodesk Alias, KeyShot, Adobe Creative Cloud, Siemens Teamcenter and Miro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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