MSc&T in Space Business Strategy
Shape the future: become a leader in the space industry with the MSc Space Business Strategy, where strategy, entrepreneurship, and sustainability pave the way to tomorrow's space innovations.
As countries across the world work to remain at the forefront of the global Space Tech wave, numerous Aerospace companies, business units, startups and programs emerge and thrive each year. These entities also strive to meet sustainability goals, which have become increasingly essential in all sectors of society and the economy.
Space Systems and the economy are inextricably linked to our planet’s ecosystem which demands our constant and devoted attention.
Pioneering the Future of Space: merging innovation, business acumen, and entrepreneurial vision
Business trends throughout the Space sector have reached all-time highs, with each new year passing previous records for Launch services, in orbit operations, constellation and communication services, and space data analytics.
This Program aims to match transversal technical know-how with business acumen, client behavioral comprehension and entrepreneurial boldness, all of which are key to the current and future development of Space organizations.
Programmes
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- Space Project and Program Management
- OldSpace, NewSpace, Client and partner typologies
- Sustainable Space by Design
- Space Entrepreneurship, Strategy, and Business
- Corporate Strategy, Growth and Business Development
- Space Law, Policy, Ethics, Geopolitics, and Contracts
- Space Venture, Finances, and Economics
- Nextspace and Data Applications in Business
- Professional project and individual Research Thesis
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- Sustainable Space Growth project (2 semesters)
- Space Startup Bootcamp (1 week)
- Pre-fundraising Dataroom ramp-up (3 days)
- Immersive Serious Game: Emergency reaction to a Cataclysmic Climatic event (1 week)
- Mock trial for contract terms infringement (2 days)
- International business contract negotiation (2 days)
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- opportunity for part-time professional experience throughout the year (Sept - may)
- experienced professionals holding part-time positions with employers
- internships
- In-depth entrepreneurial project (individual or Stage 2 following Space Startup Bootcamp)
- 6 months full-time internship starting in May-June
Curriculum Figures
15 months:
- 9 months lectures & projects
- 6 months internship in a business or Startup project
- 450 hours of active coursework : All coursework will be administered in English
Work-in-project requirements:
- 1 year-long project
- 3 one-week immersive bootcamps and serious games
- Several immersive case studies (1 to 2 days)
1 Master thesis on applied research
Program Academic Director
This Program is designed to provide the fast-growing Space Tech Ecosystem with strong professionals in critical company fields ranging from pre-sales, bid management, business development, corporate growth strategies, data-based business units, venture and fundraising specifics, and Space law applied to contracts and business. Students and professionals will arrive with their own strengths, experience, and vision, and then develop critical and nuanced skills in many areas of Space Corporate Business.
We are pleased to welcome international students here at CentraleSupélec, part of Paris-Saclay University. This stimulating program will support all enrolled students and allow them to thrive while reaching their professional and personal goals.
Experts’ take
Great Program! Looks like a hands-on Business & Corporate Strategy degree for junior and senior professionals alike. Just what the Space Industry needs!
The essential training for anyone who wants to get into the space industry, whatever their dreams, ambitions, or skills might be.
This Program is well in line with market needs and should equip its students with a strong understanding of the Space market and environment as well as its current and future challenges.
This Degree covers all themes necessary to a good understanding of the current space market. Lectures and application cases cover the entire value chain, from historical players to emerging ones. It displays key modules for capturing ambitious projects and new customers.
Admission
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- Recent Graduates from top universities/schools with Master-level degrees in many relevant disciplines: Engineering, Law, Management & Business, Mathematics, Physics, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, etc…
- Professionals in relevant industry or academic fields looking for a career change or additional expertise.
- Bachelor-level graduates with top profiles and/or several years of professional experience can also apply.
- Candidates that have a good level of English and are looking to study entirely in English. Non-native applicants will be tested in English through an interview and written case analysis.
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- Round 1: November 28th, 2024
- Round 2: January 23rd, 2025
- Round 3: March 12th, 2025
- Round 4: May 7th, 2025
- Round 5: June 18th, 2025
- Round 6: July 9th, 2025
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- A Resume
- A motivational letter
- A portfolio of past projects and experiences
- 2 letters of reference
Applications will be reviewed fairly, and interviews will be conducted with pre-selected applicants.
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Financing
(global cost + upfront fee)
Tuition fees: € 18,000 including a €1,800 deposit. The deposit is payable upon acceptance into the program and before registration. This amount is later deducted from your tuition fees.
Esa Academy scolarship
The ESA Academy Academic Scholarship programme aims to facilitate the access to space-related European academic programmes of tertiary education institutions by covering the tuition fees of selected students from ESA Member States, Associate Member States and Canada to complement their academic knowledge and better prepare them for a space-related career.
In this frame, the ESA Education Office is offering 2 scholarships to attend the 2024-2025 edition of the MSc&T Space Business Strategy (Master of Science & Technology).
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The ESA Academy scholarship covers the tuition fees of the academic programme.
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To be eligible for an ESA Academy Academic Scholarship, students must fulfil the following criteria at the start date of the academic programme:
- be minimum 18 years old at the time of the official start date of the academic programme;
- own a nationality of Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Slovakia, Latvia, Lithuania or Canada;
- not attend the academic programme as an incoming Erasmus student;
- not benefit of any additional financial aid to cover the tuition fees of the academic programme;
- agree with the conditions of the ESA Academy’s Privacy Policy;
- accept the guidelines of the ESA Academy Academic Scholarship;
Priority will be given to:
- students who have not been sponsored by ESA before;
- students who have less than 2 years of professional experience;
- students who are expected to benefit more from the financial support;
- international students with diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
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To fill-in the application form, please contact admissions@centralesupelec.fr.
The decision by the Selection Committee will be communicated by beginning of December 2024.
ESA is committed to achieving diversity and creating an inclusive environment. To this end, applications from all eligible candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability, social origin, or other characteristics are welcome.