Postgraduate Diploma in International Operations and Travel Compliance
Online 800 h Postgraduate Diploma in International Operations and Travel Compliance. 8 modules covering ISO 31030:2021 travel risk management, ISO 37301:2021 compliance management systems and SAP Concur. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in International Operations and Travel Compliance — studying from South Africa
The automotive sector is one of South Africa's most important manufacturing industries, with major plants in the Eastern Cape around Gqeberha, in KwaZulu-Natal and in Gauteng. Manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz South Africa, Ford and Volkswagen South Africa operate assembly and component facilities that export vehicles and parts across Africa and beyond. The sector relies on engineers skilled in powertrain design, vehicle dynamics, quality and production systems. Motorsport activity, including circuits at Kyalami and Zwartkops, adds further demand for performance engineering.
Fees for South Africa: R 20 400 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies recognise automotive engineering skills, and does SEIUM count?
Professional recognition for engineers in South Africa runs through ECSA, which registers engineers, technicians and technologists under the Engineering Profession Act. Automotive trades also fall under bodies such as the MERSETA for skills development. SEIUM is a private online institute whose qualifications are not state degrees and are not accredited by a national body, so whether they are recognised is up to the employer or the relevant body to decide.
Will this programme help me find work in South Africa's automotive or motorsport industry?
South Africa has a significant automotive manufacturing and component sector, and motorsport teams and suppliers also hire engineers. Employers typically look at practical experience, recognised qualifications and references. A private online qualification can strengthen your profile in specialist areas, but it does not guarantee employment. Speak to potential employers about whether they would value it.
How does the course fit around a job, and how are fees paid?
The programme is delivered entirely online in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so choose the level that matches your available time. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Ask your employer whether they would fund part of the training.
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What you will be able to do
Plan international operations for a travelling team.
Manage staff mobility and documentation.
Assess travel risks in accordance with ISO 31030.
Apply compliance and anti-corruption programmes.
Protect personal and technical data during travel.
Resolve ethical dilemmas in accordance with the sporting regulations.
Audit compliance with travel and expenses policies.
Who it's for
- International operations manager who wants to specialise in International Operations and Travel Compliance.
- Compliance officer who wants to specialise in International Operations and Travel Compliance.
- Corporate travel manager who wants to specialise in International Operations and Travel Compliance.
- Team manager who wants to specialise in International Operations and Travel Compliance.
- Human resources manager who wants to specialise in International Operations and Travel Compliance.
- Risk manager who wants to specialise in International Operations and Travel Compliance.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter competition.
What you'll work with
- ISO 31030:2021 travel risk management
- ISO 37301:2021 compliance management systems
- ISO 37001:2016 anti-bribery management systems
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 on data protection
- Regulation (EC) 883/2004 on the coordination of social security systems
- Directive 96/71/EC on the posting of workers
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on dual-use items
- FIA Code of Ethics
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Global calendar and time zones1.2Structure of a travelling team1.3Coordination with promoters and circuits1.4Staff accommodation and transport1.5Selection of local suppliers1.6Managing cultural differences1.7Language management1.8Travel budgeting1.9Staff security1.10Workshop: planning an event on another continent
2.1Visas and entry permits2.2Temporary posting of workers2.3A1 social security certificate2.4Taxation of posted workers2.5Travel and medical insurance2.6Vaccinations and health2.7Staff documentation2.8Passport management2.9Travel policies2.10Practical exercise: documentation checklist for a trip to Asia
3.1ISO 31030 standard3.2Country risk assessment3.3Health, political and criminal risks3.4Security protocols3.5Staff tracking3.6Emergency communication3.7Evacuation and assistance3.8Traveller training3.9Company duty of care3.10Case study: risks of an event in the Middle East
4.1Compliance programmes4.2ISO 37301 standard4.3Anti-corruption and ISO 370014.4Gifts and hospitality4.5Relations with public officials4.6International sanctions and restricted lists4.7Third-party due diligence4.8Whistleblowing channel4.9Criminal liability of legal persons4.10Case study: due diligence on a local agent
5.1GDPR in processing travellers' data5.2International data transfers5.3Staff health data5.4Mobile devices when travelling5.5Cybersecurity on public networks5.6Protection of technical information5.7Technology export controls5.8Device policy5.9Response to loss of equipment5.10Practical exercise: device security policy for travel
6.1FIA Code of Ethics6.2Conflicts of interest6.3Financial regulations and travel6.4Transparency in expenses6.5Sporting integrity and betting6.6Anti-doping and technical staff6.7Diversity and inclusion6.8Sustainable travel6.9Responsible communication on social media6.10Case study: conflict of interest with a local sponsor
7.1Internal travel audit7.2Expense controls7.3Compliance indicators7.4Supplier review7.5Documenting evidence7.6Reporting to management7.7Managing non-compliance7.8Programme improvement7.9Ongoing compliance training7.10Workshop: travel compliance audit plan
8.1Selection of the international calendar8.2Staff mobility plan8.3Travel risk assessment8.4Applicable compliance programme8.5Data and device policy8.6Audit plan8.7Budget and control8.8Training 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 an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP Concur, International SOS Assistance App, Microsoft Power BI, OneTrust, Navex EthicsPoint, in free, academic or trial versions. Case studies are based on real procedures for country-level travel risk assessment, travel expense compliance audits and due diligence on local suppliers. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Plan international operations for a travelling team.
Manage staff mobility and documentation.
Assess travel risks in accordance with ISO 31030.
Apply compliance and anti-corruption programmes.
Protect personal and technical data during travel.
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.
- Level of Spanish sufficient 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 between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP Concur, International SOS Assistance App, Microsoft Power BI, OneTrust, Navex EthicsPoint. Free, academic or trial versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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