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, 2025
- Round 2: January 23rd, 2026
- Round 3: March 13th, 2026
- Round 4: May 8th, 2026
- Round 5: June 19th, 2026
- Round 6: July 10th, 2026
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- A resume
- A cover letter
- Copies of your diplomas and transcripts
- Proof of English level (if applicable)
- Two reference letters
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.
Scholarships
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Scholarship purpose
This scholarship recognizes and rewards students who have already demonstrated an academic excellence and/or an extraordinary involvement in the space ecosystem. Whether through associative projects, impactful academic, innovative, entrepreneurial, or professional projects, communication, or training, these students stand out for their dedication, passion for the space industry, visibility, and impact on the ecosystem and its actors.
Eligibility criteria
- Be admitted to the MSc&T Space Business Strategy programme at CentraleSupélec
- Be able to demonstrate significant and exceptional involvement in the space ecosystem through various projects or initiatives
- Demonstrate academic and professional excellence throughout university career.
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Scholarship purpose
This scholarship aims to support talents from emerging space nations by recognizing the potential and contributions of students from these regions. By offering this opportunity, CentraleSupélec seeks to encourage the development of local skills and foster the growth of the space industry in regions where it is still developing.
Eligibility criteria
- Be a candidate with nationality from an emerging space nation. (Candidates from EU countries, the USA, China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Commonwealth member countries are not eligible.)
- Be admitted to the MSc&T Space Business Strategy programme at CentraleSupélec
- Demonstrate academic excellence and significant potential to contribute to the space industry in their home country or other emerging space nations.
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Scholarship purpose
The objective of this scholarship is to promote gender parity in the space field by encouraging more women to pursue careers in this rapidly growing sector. This initiative aims to reduce the gender gap in the space industry, traditionally dominated by men like most scientific and technical industries, and to value the unique contributions of women in this field.
Eligibility criteria
- Be a female candidate
- Be admitted to the MSc&T Space Business Strategy programme at CentraleSupélec
- Demonstrate academic and professional excellence throughout University