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Space Leadership MBA

Online program designed for pioneering managers in the space, defense, aerospace, satellite, consumer space travel, amongst other sectors. One of the first MBA programs in Space Leadership.

Duration: 12 months
Courses: 10
Credit Hours: 30
Assessment: Project based. No exams
Delivery: 100% Online
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Master of Business Administration (Space Leadership)

Space is no longer the work of science fiction; it is a multi-billion economic reality. Leading and innovative organizations are engaging in the commercialization of space. KUL’s Master of Business Administration (Space Leadership) is designed for business professionals looking to accelerate their space-inspired leadership and management skills.

The MBA provides students with a solid business management foundation while developing essential critical thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills resulting in a transformational learning experience. Students will engage in an applied business education while exploring business economies, law and government, and technology from a space sector context. After completing the program, students will be poised to lead solving problems to business issues that are beyond the boundaries of our world.

Every online class is specifically designed for adult learners and breaks down complex business theoretical concepts into short, manageable lessons making the learning experience extremely rewarding and obtainable for working adults. Students will also learn from global world leaders and engage with an online community of dedicated business instructors and students worldwide, giving students a truly world-class 21st-century learning experience.

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Access Course From Anywhere, Anytime

Advance your career with this flexible online MBA. The MBA (Space Leadership) program combines the curriculum of Kennedy University of Leadership with Ducere Global Business School’s expertise in online learning. You’ll benefit from KUL’s specialized courses while enjoying Ducere’s innovative online delivery methods.

100% Online

Access anytime. Students have immediate access to all required learning, library resources and recordings.

Flexible Schedule

Study for your online MBA degree from anywhere, anytime. Manage your work and family commitments while studying remotely.

LMS Technology

Study at your own pace online through one of the world’s fastest growing Learning Management System (LMS).

No Exams

There are no exams for any courses. We assess you only on your real-world assignments and an applied project. Assessments are based on practical project-focused work.

Career Focused

Leaders undertaking a KUL MBA, apply all assessments to the strategic initiatives facing their sector and company.

Alumni Networking

Build a professional network of colleagues from all parts of the globe, with a shared vison to improve the world through sustainable impact.

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Program Overview

  • Offered by Kennedy University of Leadership and delivered in collaboration with Ducere, our mission is to bridge the gap between education and industry by designing an MBA with real career impact.
  • Become the leader your industry needs to meet the challenges of conducting business locally and globally in the 2020s.
  • We collaborate with business partners around the world to stay up-to-date on global business challenges to ensure our online programmes are innovative and industry-relevant.
  • Fast-track your career as you apply what you learn, with immediate results in your workplace.
  • Instead of a traditional exam-based approach, our assessments are project-focused, as we believe real learning comes from practical implementation.

Areas of Study

The structure of our program includes 10 modules, covering a wide range of critical business topics, to provide you with the opportunity to transform theoretical concepts into real-time business projects.

Our 9 MBA courses are:
 

  • Business Research Methods
  • Space Leadership and New Frontiers
  • Business Strategy
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Digital Transformation
  • The Space Economy
  • Space Technologies
  • Space Law and Government
  • Leadership in Practice
  • + Career Applied Project

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically evaluate the ethical and sustainable nature of business practices for the space sector business environment.
  2. Interpret and apply relevant theoretical frameworks to formulate innovative solutions and strategies for a space economy.
  3. Conduct business research and analysis and apply knowledge in a disruptive organizational or workplace context.
  4. Develop an ability to solve complex problems in innovative business contexts through reflective practice.
  5. Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills underpinned by theoretical frameworks to set a strategic direction and adapt to rapid growing conditions.
  6. Develop and communicate strategies for markets and stakeholders in the space industry.

Start Dates

Mar 30, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 | Apr 12, 2027

Fees

$12,000 Program Fee ($400 per credit hour)
$200 Registration fee (one time fee, due after acceptance of offer)

Scholarships

The University offers a scholarship program for eligible students. Students may discuss their eligibility with a member of the University’s admissions team and submit an application for assessment.

 

Variable Pricing

  • 100% reduction in tuition for students with refugee or asylum seeker status.
  • 65% reduction in tuition for students with an income below $70,000 USD (or $140,000 household combined)
  • 50% reduction in tuition for students from developing countries.

Tuition reductions are subject to eligibility verification and may not be combined.

Course Details

Duration: 12 months
Courses: 10
Credit Hours: 30
Assessment: Project based. No exams
Delivery: 100% Online

CORE SUBJECTS:

BUS 600: Business Research Methods

In business, proper research can be the difference between failure or success. Understanding the processes involved in business research is crucial to your development as a leader.  This course introduces the components of Research Methods that you need not as an academic, but rather as a business leader who seeks to be well-informed and ready to make important decisions for your organization – now and in the future. This is also an applied, project-based course in which every learning activity relates to a course-long project you will develop about a business problem you want to study, investigate, learn about, and conduct research about. By the time you conclude this course, you will be fully empowered to either begin making decisions about resolution of the business problem, or launch your research project, if further data collection is required. Regardless of the option you choose, everything you complete in this course will be a practical application of the concepts studied.

SPC 600: Space Leadership and New Frontiers

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.

MGT 630: Business Strategy

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.

ENT 610: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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.

ENT 620: Digital Transformation

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.

SPC 610: The Space Economy

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.

SPC 620: Space Technologies

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.

SPC 630: Space Law and Government

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.

LED 610: Leadership in Practice

Leadership is essential for navigating the complexities of today’s dynamic business and organizational environments. This course is designed to empower students with the tools, insights, and strategies needed to excel as effective and adaptable leaders. By examining key leadership theories, exploring trust-building and collaboration, and engaging in self-reflection, students will enhance their leadership capabilities to inspire and guide others in achieving shared goals. Whether applied to business, non-profits, or global organizations, the principles and practices explored in this course will help students develop a leadership approach that is impactful, ethical, and responsive to contemporary challenges.

BUS 610: Career Applied Project

The Career Applied Project is a culmination of MBA coursework that allows students to demonstrate application of the skills and knowledge acquired through applied learning, to solve real-world business problems and challenges that are present now, and projected to impact businesses in the future. Specifically, students will critically reflect, analyze, and develop solutions within a global 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.

Career Outcomes

CEO
Business Owner
Executive Director
Consultant
Project Manager
Director

Not sure about committing to a full MBA?

If you’re not sure about committing to a full MBA start your journey by taking two individual courses. You can exit with a transcript or upgrade to the full MBA by completing the remaining classes.

MBA (Space Leadership) Candidate Testimonial

Leo B., Japan

“I can testify to having made some wonderful long-distance encounters. The participants in this program have very different and interesting profiles. Our interesting discussions enable us to receive external, sympathetic opinions on our ideas that help us to progress in our professional thinking.

For someone who has other professional qualifications, this online learning is very enriching and an irreplaceable opportunity!”

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