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
- Cost: £800
Course Duration and Dates
- Course Duration: 7 weeks online
- Access to Online Materials: Monday 6th October 2025
- Live Sessions: Every Tuesday at 17:00 starting on Tuesday 7th October. 1-hour sessions will run in weeks 1-6 and there is a longer 2-hour session planned from 17:00-19:00 in week 7. Please note these times may be subject to change, but any changes will be notified well in advance, and all sessions will be recorded
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: 7 weeks
- Seven 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.
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