Fundamentals of Space Business and Economics

Dr. Gurtuna is the founder and president of Turquoise Technology Solutions Inc. He is also a faculty member at the International Space University. He obtained his PhD in Operations Research from the joint PhD program in Montreal (this program is administered by four Canadian universities: Concordia, HEC, McGill, and UQAM). His areas of expertise include space business and management, space applications for the energy sector, emerging technology markets and quantitative analysis in decision making (covering areas such as optimization, simulation and mathematical modeling). Dr. Gurtuna has more than 10 years of strategic consulting experience in the space industry, including experience in strategic planning studies. Previously, he was co-founder and senior consultant of Futuraspace (a consulting company founded by International Space University alumni).

Introduction to Space Business and Economics.- Understanding the Nature of Space Business.- Socio-economic Benefits of Space Activities.- Emerging Space Markets.- Key Issues and Challenges in Space Business.- Risk Management.- Cost Management.- Putting It All Together - Assessing the Feasibility of a New Project/Venture.