This program was designed with input from both the space industry and global leaders in education. The focus is on producing “industry savvy” professionals with knowledge of satellite engineering, from management and law, mission development, launch, operations and maintenance, through to satellite applications. The program focuses on the Systems Engineering aspect of satellites, before delving into satellite applications. Through core and elective courses, and a year-long practical project, students gain a comprehensive foundation in Satellite Systems Engineering from the space segment to the ground-based operations, and typical applications.

Space mission planning and development, Satellite design and space component design, Satellite operations, Space propulsion and launch vehicle design, Management and operation of space and supporting infrastructure, Space law, Design and building of ground-specific components to satellite launch, Satellite data analysis: remote sensing, and earth observation, Satellite applications such as: satellite communications, global navigation systems,, Space related postgraduate research.