University of Strathclyde in partnership with International Space UniversitySpace Cyber Executive Course

Space Cyber Executive Course

September 9th - 11th, 2024

The Executive Space Course to be offered in Scotland by the International Space University (ISU) and Space Comm Expo. will be hosted and developed in partnership with the University of Strathclyde Business School (SBS). The programme will have cybersecurity as its central theme and includes postgraduate level micro credentials.

Ruchi Nema, head of content for the Space-Comm Expo series, said, "We are thrilled to partner with the University of Strathclyde and the International Space University as we host our first event in Scotland. Cybersecurity remains a cornerstone of our agenda, and this partnership significantly amplifies our ability to address the complex challenges facing today’s space sector. We are eager to contribute to the global conversation on developing strategies to protect space infrastructure."

 

Executive Course:

September 9th - 11th, 2024 at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde Business School 


Executive Space education at ISU provides an overview of space and space-related subjects. Courses are intended for professionals working in the space sector or professionals currently working outside the space ecosystem who want to develop a better understanding of the rapidly evolving space sector. This course – developed with Strathclyde Business School – will focus on cybersecurity.

The 3-day executive course will cover:

  • An overview of the Space Sector and Cyber Security in Space
  • Satellite Building and programming overview
  • Understanding threats, vulnerabilities, detection and response
  • Emerging Space Technology, policy, law/regulation and compliance (with a cyber-security focus)
  • International co-operation, space diplomacy and geo-political context
  • Entrepreneurship in Space and opportunities in space cyber
  • Simulation and decision-making exercise

Cost:

£2500

To find out more, check out our previous course cohort video.

If you wish to find out more about the September 2024 course, please email: sbs-spacecybersecurity@strath.ac.uk

 

"Space is a strategic priority for the University and there is a definite skills gap in the cybersecurity sector – there is a global shortage of skilled cyber security experts of some 3.5 million. We’re focusing on an area that’s got huge employment prospects for our students."
Dr Sharon Lemac-Vincere,
Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship

Organiser: Dr Sharon Lemac-Vincere, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship

Sharon is an interdisciplinary academic in the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and a visiting academic at the International Space University in Strasbourg. She works at the intersection of the dual domains of space and cyber, bringing a blend of expertise in entrepreneurship, space technology, cybersecurity, simulation, and legal knowledge.

With an understanding of the complex challenges faced by the space industry, Sharon seeks to leverage her interdisciplinary background to create transformative learning experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practice.  

Teaching Team

About ISU:


The International Space University provides interdisciplinary educational programmes to students and space professionals. ISU is the sole university worldwide devoted entirely to space education since 1987. It comprises a central campus in Strasbourg (France) and hubs in the USA and the Asia Pacific region.

It has more than 5600 Alumni in over 110 countries which includes astronauts and entrepreneurs along with current and former space industry and government leaders.

About Strathclyde Business School:


Founded in 1948, Strathclyde Business School (SBS) is a pioneering, internationally renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow.

SBS is one of four faculties forming the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and its subject departments and specialist units collaborate to provide a varied programme of specialist and cross-disciplinary courses. We have a number of established international centres where we offer degrees such as the Strathclyde MBA.  

"A collaboration with the University of Strathclyde for this Executive Space Course with a focus on Cyber Security is a unique offering for the sector. Hosting this course in Scotland, and in particular Glasgow that is at the heart of satellite manufacturing in Europe and one of the world's leading small satellite manufacturers with AAC Clyde Space or Spire, is a powerful offering."
Professor Nicolas Peter
President International Space University, Strasbourg

Contact details

 Undergraduate admissions
 +44 (0)141 548 4114
 sbs-advisor@strath.ac.uk 

 Postgraduate admissions
 +44(0)141 553 6116/6105/6117
 sbs.admissions@strath.ac.uk

Address

Strathclyde Business School
University of Strathclyde
199 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0QU

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