Learn how technology drives innovation in sports
First-of-its-kind course by MIT xPRO and WHU teaches how any industry can use emerging tech like virtual reality, AI, and Web 3.0
On October 3, WHU Executive Education will debut the Transformational Technologies: Applied Lessons from Sports course as a part of its MIT xPRO series. This first-of-its-kind course centers around the sports industry’s adoption of new technology as an example of where the business world is headed. The program is particularly suited for professionals interested in learning about emerging technologies and applying insights from professional sports to their respective industry.
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Prof. Cynthia Breazeal says, “These days, technical agility and leadership skills go hand-in-hand to drive innovation. I’m excited to see how this course leverages MIT xPRO’s applications of game-changing technologies with WHU’s sports management expertise to help sports industry professionals advance further in their fields.”
Designed for business professionals across all industries, the program will show how technological breakthroughs could forever change the way business is conducted and enable participants to apply this freshly gained knowledge to their own professional lives. The brand-new curriculum introduces game-changing technologies — such as virtual reality, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and Web 3.0 — in a digestible, engaging, asynchronous online format. Upon successfully completing the course, participants will receive an official certification from WHU and MIT xPRO.
Prof. Sascha L. Schmidt, holder of the Sports and Management Chair at WHU, is spearheading the course and explained, “This is a chance for business professionals to learn more about today’s technology revolution — and how it affects both their private and professional environment.”
Enroll today in Transformational Technologies: Applied Lessons from Sports
WHU knows that it is more important than ever for any executive to take a 360° view of their field of practice to prepare themselves for the future. A core part of that is paying mind to how an industry can and ultimately does evolve — and understanding the potential strategic changes that new technology may bring. To date, the world of sports has secured itself a connected future and earned the reputation of being an industry well ahead of the curve.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, MA (USA) started offering their xPRO series of courses in 2016, seeking to combine a student’s business acumen with the technical expertise necessary for the future.
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This story was adapted from WHU Executive Education and MITxPRO offer asynchronous online course applying lessons from professional sports and Transformational Technologies: Applied Lessons from Sports.
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