Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- reflect on career aspirations and critically assess their own strengths and weaknesses;
- assess key areas of opportunity within the space sector through seminars and networking;
- synthesise their expertise and career goals into a compelling and professional CV and cover letter;
- research suitable internship opportunities and craft a compelling internship application;
- identify key team-working skills and the attributes of successful teams;
- analyse the role of the project manager in the space sector and the need for technical project management skills;
- outline the space project life-cycle from Phases A to F and link to relevant European standards such as ECSS;
- analyse and respond to an 'Invitation to Tender' by the European Space Agency, through practice in planning, structuring and writing a proposal according to best practice of prime contractors;
- compose requirements using established industry and agency practice.
Indicative Module Content:
The content of this module is as follows:
- 12 lectures and space sector seminars (Trimester 1)
- 4 workshops (Trimester 2). The workshops address (i) Requirements; (ii) Teams; (iii) Space Project Management; (iv) Proposal Writing in Response to an ESA Invitation to Tender, with a feedback session.