Sport Technology & Innovation

This course aims to equip students with an understanding of the main issues in the management of technological innovation and an appreciation of the relevant skills needed to manage innovation at both strategic and operational levels. It provides evidence of different approaches based on real-world sport industry examples and experiences of leading sport organizations. This course will enable students to develop an understanding of analytic frameworks for managing the innovation process. Students will develop an ability to design innovation strategies that can successfully take advantage of innovation opportunities in the sport industry. They will also learn how to evaluate different options, formulate and develop strategy and assess and resolve challenges.