In an era of rapid technological transformation, leaders in high-tech and AI-driven organizations face unique challenges. Prepare for the future of leadership, innovation, and technology: learn, lead, and drive innovation forward.
This module can be taken as an elective within the “Top Management in High-Tech and AI Ventures” certificate (see below for further information Zertifikate). The module may be eligible for credit recognition in Master’s degree programs due to its advanced academic level; however, a Bachelor’s degree is not required to enroll in the course.
Description
With our module “The New Space Economy,” you make a visible investment in your professional development. You will not only acquire foundational knowledge but also gain in-depth insights into specific areas such as satellite communication dynamics, space transportation, and strategic frameworks for space-related business cases.
Participation is available either on-site or in a hybrid format. The language of instruction is English (German available upon request).
Lecturer (Module Coordinator):
Prof. Dr.Sc. Dr. Qeis Kamran (Prof. Dr.Sc.Dr. Qeis Kamran)
Lernziele
- Subject-Specific Competence:
Students develop a comprehensive understanding of the New Space Economy, including the dynamics of satellite communication, Earth observation, space transportation, space manufacturing, and navigation services. They learn to critically assess business models, market trends, global governance frameworks, and sustainability challenges related to commercial space activities. - Methodological Competence:
Students are able to apply strategic frameworks (e.g., business model design, venture capital financing, innovation management) to space-related business cases. They can analyze satellite-based services, understand regulatory constraints, and evaluate both technical and economic opportunities for startups and established companies in the space sector. - Social and Personal Competence:
Students strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset, develop intercultural collaboration skills, and learn to address ethical, sustainable, and geopolitical challenges in the global space industry.
Lerninhalte
- Foundations of the New Space Economy:
Explore the historical development of space exploration, key trends shaping the modern space economy, and the emergence of startups in the global space sector. - Space Transportation and Infrastructure:
Study launch systems, orbital infrastructure, landmark past and future missions, and the growing commercialization of space transportation services. - Space Operations Management and Global Governance:
Examine satellite platforms, space debris and sustainability, in-orbit services, and global governance mechanisms such as ITU regulations, the Outer Space Treaty, and space-related export controls. - Earth Observation and Remote Sensing Applications:
Understand satellite-based Earth observation systems, infrastructures such as the Copernicus Programme, and applications in climate monitoring, insurance, agriculture, smart cities, and weather forecasting. - Satellite Communications and Connectivity:
Analyze satellite communication (Satcom) business models, technological challenges and opportunities, security considerations, global satellite IoT, and financing trends in the satellite communications industry. - Space as an Innovation Environment:
Explore opportunities enabled by microgravity environments for manufacturing and medical research, edge computing in space applications, and circular economy initiatives in orbit. - Positioning, Navigation, and Cybersecurity in Space:
Study Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), navigation innovation, cybersecurity challenges in space environments, and the protection of critical infrastructure. - Entrepreneurship and Business Development in the Space Sector:
Learn how to build and scale space startups, develop marketing and sales strategies in the New Space Economy, form partnerships with non-space industries, pitch to investors, and apply social design thinking to entrepreneurial innovation. - Case Studies and Industry Examples:
Analyze business models and strategies of leading players such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, Planet Labs, OneWeb, Rocket Lab, as well as emerging startups from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Rahmendaten
Termine
1
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Zertifikate
Additional modules in this subject area from our course portfolio:
- Advanced Strategic Management
- Advanced Marketing
- Design Science and Design Thinking
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering
Select two additional modules from the portfolio alongside “The New Space Economy,” according to your individual interests, in order to obtain the Basic Certificate “Top Management in High-Tech and AI Ventures” (15 ECTS). Completing all six modules leads to the advanced certificate of the same name (30 ECTS).