Course Provider: MIT xPRO in partnership with WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
Course Summary: The course "Transformational Technologies: Applied Lessons from Sports" is an online program designed to help individuals acquire and apply knowledge about game-changing technologies in both personal and professional contexts. It draws insights from the professional sports industry, which is considered a driving force for social and economic development. This course caters to individuals who may not have a technical background but are interested in understanding the impact of technology.
Participants will explore various technologies, including robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, augmented reality, and Web 3.0. The course aims to help participants understand the fundamentals of these technologies, their value propositions, and how they can transform existing business models and consumer behavior across industries. Additionally, participants will gain the skills to identify opportunities and threats associated with technological changes in their respective industries, apply technology use cases to their specific industries, and design processes to stay ahead of competitors. The course also delves into the role and impact of sports in relation to technological and social developments.
Course Details:
- Time Commitment: 4 hours per week
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Format: Online
- Price: €1,450 (currency conversion available at the time of purchase)
What You Will Learn:
- Understand the fundamentals of physical, information processing, and human interaction technologies.
- Explain how these technologies can change existing business models and consumer behavior across industries.
- Identify opportunities and threats related to technological changes in your industry.
- Apply technology use cases and articulate key success factors for implementation.
- Design a process to identify relevant technology trends and effective responses.
- Explore the role and impact of sports on technological and social developments.
How You Will Learn:
- Learn by doing: Through case studies, practice activities, discussions, and assessments.
- Learn from others: Connect with an international community of professionals to share insights on incorporating the latest technological trends into business transformation.
- Learn on demand: Access all course content online, including video lectures.
- Reflect and apply: Learn through examples from the sports world and apply new ideas to enhance your organization using transformational technologies.
- Demonstrate your success: Earn a Professional Certificate and 2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from MIT.
- Learn from the best: Gain insights from leading faculty from MIT and WHU, as well as industry experts from TSG Hoffenheim, NFL, and Play Magnus Group.
For group enrollment or team participation, contact the group sales team.
For any questions that you have about this course, please contact WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management at: openprograms@whu.edu.
*Please note that the course price is subject to a 2.9% + €0.25 fee for payment processing. Accepted payment method: Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB).