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Diploma in Business Models and Space Investment

Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in Space Business Models and Investment. 8 modules covering the economics of the new space industry, space business models, market analysis, financial modelling, venture funding, due diligence and scaling strategy, with reference to the Outer Space Treaty, IFRS 15 and the SFDR, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration800 hours · 6–8 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the value chain and segments of the space economy.

02

Design viable business models for space services.

03

Size markets and demand for satellite services.

04

Build financial models for satellites and constellations.

05

Structure public and private funding strategies.

06

Carry out technical and financial due diligence on space companies.

07

Present an investment proposal to a committee.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Investment analysts covering the space sector.
  • Venture capital fund managers.
  • Space strategy consultants.
  • Aerospace business development managers.
  • CFOs of space start-ups.
  • Space market analysts.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join the space industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Outer Space Treaty (1967) (principles governing the activities of states in outer space)
  • IFRS 15 (revenue from contracts with customers)
  • Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector (SFDR))
  • Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (EU taxonomy for sustainable activities)
  • Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (EU dual-use export control regime)
  • French Law No. 2008-518 (space operations act)
  • ITU Radio Regulations (international spectrum and orbit allocation)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Oracle Crystal Ball
  • PitchBook
  • Python (pandas)
  • Tableau
Syllabus

8 modules

  1. 1.1Upstream and downstream value chain
  2. 1.2From the institutional model to NewSpace
  3. 1.3Costs of access to space and reusability
  4. 1.4Market size according to the OECD and the Space Foundation
  5. 1.5Segments: communications, observation and navigation
  6. 1.6Players: primes, start-ups, agencies and funds
  7. 1.7Funding cycles in the space sector
  8. 1.8The in-orbit economy and emerging services
  9. 1.9Specific technology and market risks
  10. 1.10Case study: value map of the European industry
  1. 2.1Business Model Canvas applied to missions
  2. 2.2Sale of Earth observation data
  3. 2.3Broadband constellations and subscription
  4. 2.4Satellite-as-a-Service and hosted payloads
  5. 2.5Dedicated launch and rideshare services
  6. 2.6In-orbit services: inspection and life extension
  7. 2.7Geospatial analytics platforms
  8. 2.8B2G models, institutional anchor customers and PPPs
  9. 2.9Pricing strategies and unit economics
  10. 2.10Workshop: canvas for an Earth observation start-up
  1. 3.1TAM, SAM and SOM sizing
  2. 3.2Segmentation of government and commercial customers
  3. 3.3Competitive analysis and benchmarking
  4. 3.4Price elasticity of satellite data
  5. 3.5Anchor contracts and order backlog
  6. 3.6Forecasting demand for in-orbit capacity
  7. 3.7Barriers to entry and sector regulation
  8. 3.8Data sources: Euroconsult, NSR and BryceTech
  9. 3.9Validating hypotheses with customers
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: market study for satellite IoT
  1. 4.1CAPEX structure of satellites and constellations
  2. 4.2OPEX: operations, ground segment and insurance
  3. 4.3Deployment curve and fleet replenishment
  4. 4.4Revenue projection and utilisation rate
  5. 4.5Discounted cash flow and WACC
  6. 4.6Scenario-based valuation and Monte Carlo
  7. 4.7Sensitivity analysis and break-even point
  8. 4.8Real options in deployment decisions
  9. 4.9Profitability metrics: IRR, NPV and payback
  10. 4.10Lab: financial model of a constellation
  1. 5.1Stages: pre-seed, seed and series rounds
  2. 5.2Space-focused venture capital
  3. 5.3Term sheets, pre-revenue valuation and dilution
  4. 5.4Public funding: ESA BIC and the EIC Accelerator
  5. 5.5Debt, export credit agencies and project finance
  6. 5.6Exits: SPACs, IPOs and acquisitions
  7. 5.7Lessons from the 2021 space SPACs
  8. 5.8Sovereign wealth funds and corporate venture
  9. 5.9Technical and financial due diligence
  10. 5.10Case study: Series A round for a start-up
  1. 6.1Assessment of TRL and technical risk
  2. 6.2Review of licences and assigned spectrum
  3. 6.3Intellectual property and patent portfolio
  4. 6.4Customer contracts and backlog
  5. 6.5Sector comparable multiples
  6. 6.6Valuation of intangible assets
  7. 6.7Regulatory and export risks
  8. 6.8Corporate governance and management team
  9. 6.9Due diligence report for investors
  10. 6.10Practical exercise: valuation of a launch operator
  1. 7.1Vertical integration versus specialisation
  2. 7.2Alliances with primes and agencies
  3. 7.3Mergers and acquisitions in the sector
  4. 7.4Internationalisation and emerging markets
  5. 7.5Supply chain management
  6. 7.6Scaling up series production of satellites
  7. 7.7Space sustainability and ESG criteria
  8. 7.8Governance and the board of directors
  9. 7.9Investor communication and reporting
  10. 7.10Case study: scaling plan for a constellation
  1. 8.1Selection of the business opportunity
  2. 8.2Value proposition and revenue model
  3. 8.3Market and competitor analysis
  4. 8.4Financial model and scenarios
  5. 8.5Funding strategy by round
  6. 8.6Key risks and mitigation plan
  7. 8.7Pitch deck for investors
  8. 8.8Simulated investment committee
  9. 8.9Report and presentation
  10. 8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme fits around your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and standards, and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, Oracle Crystal Ball, PitchBook, Python (pandas) and Tableau, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real cases of space start-up valuation, financial modelling of constellations and analysis of investment rounds. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.

Standards covered: Outer Space Treaty (1967), IFRS 15, Regulation (EU) 2019/2088, Regulation (EU) 2020/852, Regulation (EU) 2021/821, French Law No. 2008-518, ITU Radio Regulations.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of the Outer Space Treaty, IFRS 15 and the SFDR (Regulation (EU) 2019/2088) applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:Microsoft Excel, Oracle Crystal Ball, PitchBook, Python (pandas) and Tableau, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a space investment project for a business opportunity, with value proposition, market analysis, financial model, funding strategy, pitch deck and a simulated investment committee, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Define the business model
Select the opportunity and set out its value proposition and revenue model.
Size the market
Analyse market size, demand and competitors using TAM, SAM and SOM.
Build the financial model
Model CAPEX, OPEX and revenues with scenarios, sensitivity and valuation.
Plan the funding strategy
Design the funding strategy by round and the key risk mitigation plan.
Final project
A space investment project for a business opportunity, with value proposition, market analysis, financial model, funding strategy, pitch deck and a simulated investment committee, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Space sector investment analystVenture capital fund managerSpace strategy consultantAerospace business development managerSpace start-up CFOSpace market analyst
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with Microsoft Excel, Oracle Crystal Ball, PitchBook, Python (pandas) and Tableau, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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