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SYS 020 - Innovation in Sports Management

Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate

ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Field Education Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Mustafa Burak UYAR

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to understand the importance of innovative thinking and practices in sports management and to increase students' skills in developing innovative solutions in sports organizations by examining technological developments, digital transformation, innovation strategies and practices.

Course Content

The concept and importance of innovation, innovation in sports management, digital technologies and sports, data analytics and artificial intelligence applications, customer experience and digital marketing, sustainable innovation, sports entrepreneurship, innovative leadership, innovation management tools, case studies and trend analyses.

Required Resources

Altungül, O., & Devecioğlu, S. (2017). Spor yönetiminde inovasyon. Gazi Kitabevi.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Explains the concept and importance of innovation in sports management.
  2. Analyzes the effects of digital transformation and technological developments on sports management.
  3. Develops innovative strategies for sports organizations.
  4. Plans and implements projects using innovation management tools.
  5. Follows and evaluates current digital trends in the sports industry.

Core Area Distribution

(34) Business and Administration%100

Teaching Methods

ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionBrain StormingCase Study

Assessment & Evaluation

Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)

ECTS / Workload

ActivityQuantityDuration (h)Total Workload
Course Duration (Including Exam Week)16232
Out of Class Study Period15460
Midterm111
Quiz000
Assignment000
Practice000
Final111

Course Schedule

WeekSubjectPreparation
1Introduction to innovation and basic concepts
2Innovation in sports management
3Digital transformation and sports
4Data analytics and artificial intelligence applications
5Customer experience and digital marketing
6Sustainable innovation in sports organizations
7Sports entrepreneurship and innovative business models
8Midterm Exam
9Innovative leadership and team management
10Innovation management tools and techniques
11Technology-focused sports projects
12Digital trends and opportunities in the sports industry
13Case studies: Examples of successful innovations
14Risks and opportunities in sports management
15General Review
16Final Exam