SMP (0855) 608 - Technology in Sport Management

Credits: 3.00

Students explore and further develop competence utilizing technology and software programs demanded in sport management careers. The course design also aims to assist students to discover how the utilization of numerous information technologies within the sport industry is transforming the way managers conduct administration and marketing of sport business operations.

Prerequisite 1: SMP 632 SMP 660
Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

● Utilize a PC and mobile device for administration, management, marketing and operations software applications.

● Understand the importance of the computer and/or mobile devices in sport industry

● Demonstrate correct data input techniques for database management and excel software applications with acceptable speed and accuracy

● Analyze and perform functions within various operating system

● Explore technology career opportunities and demands across the sport industry

● Format a variety of documents and applications across various software programs

● Utilize database management, spreadsheet application, publication software, webpage development and Mobile App design

● Create presentations using various presentation software programs

● Evaluate and critique various sport business websites

● Analyze sport management practitioners use of various technology and software to; generate revenue streams, manage human resources, operate more efficiently, etc.

● Analyze a variety of complex issues and challenges pertaining to the strategic management of technology and innovation