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“This intensive program was developed by the International Space University and Aldrin Space Institute for students passionate about shaping the future of commercial space. Upon completion of all four courses, students will earn a 12 credit Commercial Space Programs graduate certificate”
According to Dr. Greg Autry, Director at Southern California Commercial Spaceflight Initiative (SCCSI) and Faculty of the CSP graduate certificate: «Commercial space startups are now far and away the fastest growing sector of the aerospace industry. According to Bryce Technologies, the five year period from 2013-2018 witnessed an order of magnitude increase in seed and venture capital investment. Space Angels Network reports that over $3 billion was invested in 2018 alone and cumulative commercial space investment is now at $18 billion. Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte and Bank of America all project a space economy in the trillions.»
Upon completion of all four courses, students will earn a graduate certificate in Florida Tech’s Commercial Space Programs graduate certificate course. All courses are accredited with fully transferable credit to partner institutions.
Learn from the best faculty from leading universities across the globe in space entrepreneurship, technology and law.
Under the leadership of proven industry and academic figures, including NASA experts and private-sector pioneers alike, students will receive a balance of valuable academic and real-world insight for the economy of tomorrow.
Students enrolled in the International Space University – Center for Space Entrepreneurship ISU-CSE at Florida Tech will learn on-site at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the home of historic NASA vehicles and educational resources designed to engage the general public with space. KSC-VC boasts an array of fully equipped classroom and learning spaces in its NASA education facilities.
Florida Tech’s proximity to established commercial space ventures and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center offers students a combination of practical training, networking opportunities at popular launch viewing events and hands-on industry experience.
Fee: 14,892USD which includes the course fee and all course materials (accommodation and meals are not included in the fees). Registration will be complete through the payment of a 1,000USD deposit to the Finance Unit.
Open to all graduate-level students.
Applications Due: May 14, 2021
Program Dates: Online learning starts May 17, 2021. Students meet on Florida’s Space Coast TBD*.
*FIT is first and foremost concerned for the health of our students, faculty, and speakers. We will take every precaution consistent with CDC guidelines to ensure the health of our students. If conditions in late June do not support safe operation of in person classes, the program will be completed with all coursework online.
More info on www.isucse.fit.edu.
