Postgraduation Economia e Gestão Aeroespacial

The rapid development of space technologies and economic policies for the sector¿particularly in Europe and the U.S. has spurred a new space-based economy as a driver of innovation and growth. With estimated returns ranging from 3 to 7 euros per euro invested, new public and private actors have emerged, consolidating the transition from the New Space Economy to the concept of Next Space. In this context, challenges related to artificial intelligence, quantum communications, space exploration, security, and defense are creating new opportunities for companies and governments. Portugal is strengthening its position through its national space strategy, focusing on workforce development, innovation, and space services. Consequently, specialized training in management applied to the aerospace sector has become essential.

1. Aerospace Project Manager: Responsible for managing projects, programs, and multidisciplinary teams in companies operating in the space, defense, telecommunications, or technology sectors. 2. Space Economy and Strategy Consultant: Analysis of markets, business models, value chains, and investment opportunities in the New Space Economy and Next Space. 3. Space Policy and Regulation Specialist: Work in public bodies, space agencies, European institutions, or regulatory authorities, contributing to the development of policies and legal frameworks for the sector. 4. Identification and implementation of new business opportunities based on space technologies, satellite data, AI, and digital services. 5. SpaceTech Entrepreneur or Startup Founder: Creation of companies focused on space applications in areas such as agriculture, energy, environment, logistics, smart cities, or territorial monitoring. 6. Market and Competitive Intelligence Analyst: Assessment of technological, economic, and geopolitical trends related to the space and defense sectors. 7. Space Applications Manager in Strategic Sectors: Development of solutions using Earth Observation, satellite communications, and space data for: Agriculture Energy Insurance Maritime Defense Civil Protection Telecommunications Logistics 8. Senior Public Administration Officer: Roles in ministries, space agencies, defense, civil protection, environment, economy, or European bodies related to space and innovation.

Individual and group assignments, as well as the final project.