The Business of Space

Course Overview 

Learn about commercialisation in the sector, as well as the fundamentals and drivers of space, entrepreneurship, and business development.  

• Course Name: The Business of Space
• SCQF Credit Level Equivalence: 10
• Prerequisites: None
• Total Hours: 30 hrs study time 

Course Duration and Dates 

• Course Duration: 6 weeks online 

Course Summary 

• Overview of the global space sector
• Legal frameworks for space activities
• Intellectual property in space
• Economic and political drivers of space
• Marketing, business development, and technical sales
• Space entrepreneurship 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this course, you will: 

• Understand the broad drivers of the space market.
• Have knowledge of key intellectual property issues related to space.
• Engage in discussions on marketing and business strategy in space, including the challenges of technical sales.
• Know the routes to starting a new space company and be able to pitch to investors.
• Be familiar with relevant industry standards, including jargon and terminology. 

Course Format 

• Synchronous Online Delivery: 6 weeks
  • Three online meetings throughout the course plus engagement with discussion boards
  • 3-4 hours of independent study per week
• Assessments: Formative assessments through weekly online quizzes and tests, including quantitative assessments, to provide feedback aligned with industry standards. 

Meet the Experts 

Course Leaders 

• Dr Matjaz Vidmar
• Prof Iain Woodhouse