MBA (Space Leadership)

The Business Research Methods class prepares students for the theoretical and practical preparation for business research. Since the objective of business research is to provide information to solve managerial problems, this class focuses on conducting research with an emphasis on applied problem-solving.  Special emphasis will be placed on problem identification and analysis, problem-solving strategies, and communication skills.  Students will also develop the fundamental skills to conduct effective primary and secondary research and analyze and present findings and conclusions.

John F. Kennedy will always be remembered as the visionary leader who challenged a nation to land a man on the moon.  Following in the great footsteps of Kennedy and his astounding leadership and bold vision, students will develop the mindset, skills and behaviors required to lead forward-thinking and sustainable companies and organizations. Students will uniquely build their leadership knowledge and skills through the study and analysis of visionary leaders in the space industry.

This subject provides students with a comprehensive and critical understanding of strategy fundamentals and the role it plays in improving business performance.  Students will examine a variety of strategic frameworks and concepts from various organizational contexts conducive to fostering a competitive advantage, driving growth, and improving business performance. Students will also have the opportunity to develop business strategies and plan a strategic change for their own organization.

Today’s prominent organizations recognize the value of innovation and cultivate entrepreneurial thinking to drive business performance and increase shareholder value. In this subject, students will analyze entrepreneurship and the role innovation plays in shaping the organizational culture of a firm.  Students will also critically examine and theorize how different visionary attitudes can transform existing businesses and learn a variety of frameworks and tools to commercialize new ideas.

This module enables students to explore the rapid technological and digital advancements in business and the impacts on structure, people and processes. The emphasis of this module is on developing analytical and process skills to be able to make critical decisions about technological and digital change in the context of organizations. Additionally, students will develop the skills to be able to effectively manage the organizational nuances resulting from digital transformation processes.

In this course, students will explore the growth and evolution of the space economy and its integration into society and the economy.  Specifically, students will examine future trends and changing dynamics of the space industry and gain a better understanding of the global space ecosystem. As a result, students should gain an understanding of how space supports sustainable socio-economic development. Students will also examine how entrepreneurs, managers, investors, and innovators can develop new commercial space systems while maximizing the net benefit to society.

In this course, students will explore the growth and evolution of the space economy and its integration into society and the economy.  Specifically, students will examine future trends and changing dynamics of the space industry and gain a better understanding of the global space ecosystem. As a result, students should gain an understanding of how space supports sustainable socio-economic development. Students will also examine how entrepreneurs, managers, investors, and innovators can develop new commercial space systems while maximizing the net benefit to society.

As space-based technologies are developed, it is critical to understand how law and regulations interact with these developments.  This course introduces students to the compelling roles governments play in sustaining the space sector and how the emergence of new actors is causing new challenges and opportunities.  Throughout the course, students will study the basic concepts of international space law which govern the conduct of space activities. Following this foundational information, students will examine important international treaties and applicable ethical considerations.

This subject explores the definitions and practices of leadership in the context of the 21st Century and enables students to examine their own skills, attributes, and actions for successful leadership practices. Through self-exploration and critical examination of different leadership models and techniques, students will develop the necessary mindsets, insights, and capabilities to lead and manage contemporary organizations.

The Career Applied Project is a culmination of coursework and allows students to apply the skills and knowledge they have developed to solve real-world business problems.  Specifically, students will critically reflect, develop, implement and analyze business research methods and devise solutions within a modern business environment. As a result, students will formulate relevant and data-driven recommendations and produce a clearly structured business research project for a company or organization of their choice.