BVB - New Education Offer
Become future-ready – online course “Transformational Technologies”
In an era in which artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things, robotics, and web 3.0 are rapidly transforming our world, Borussia Dortmund, in collaboration with MIT xPRO (Massachusetts Institute of Technology xPRO) and WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management, is proud to announce the launch of the innovative online course "Transformational Technologies".
This innovative educational initiative is designed to explore the significant impact of these advanced technologies in both professional and personal spheres. It marks a pioneering step in professional sports, an industry that has consistently stayed ahead of the technological curve, demonstrating how these advancements shape the future of business across industries.
In the individual modules, the focus will be put on topics such as how AI and advanced analytics enhance data-based decision-making, or how virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, along with web 3.0, extend human interaction towards a metaverse. Above all, the emphasis lies on how industries and companies of our course participants can benefit from the use of these groundbreaking technologies.
"Transformational Technologies" is designed to provide a unique insight into the world of sports in general and the BVB in particular. Among the BVB-experts are Carsten Cramer (BVB Managing Director), Sebastian Kehl (Sporting Director), Shad Forsythe (Head of Sports Performance), Alexander Mühl (Director of Marketing and Digitalization), and Svenja Schlenker (Head of Girls' and Women's Football).
This asynchronous course was developed by MIT xPRO and WHU and marks a ground-breaking initiative, providing business professionals from various industries with insights into how new technologies are redefining the rules of the 21st century. For this, Professor Sascha L. Schmidt (WHU), Senior Lecturer Ben Shields (MIT), and many other experts from top-notch faculties share their expertise.
Cramer emphasizes the significance of this educational offering for a better understanding of groundbreaking technologies: "We at BVB are excited to embark on this innovative journey and enable our fans and partners to understand how the latest technologies influence our ways of thinking and working, providing us with new opportunities."
Professor Schmidt (WHU) adds, "This course offers participants a unique opportunity to learn complex technologies through sports examples and directly apply them to their professional context." Senior Lecturer Ben Shields (MIT) concludes, “In a world of constant technological change, this course helps participants better understand the promise and peril of new technologies and how to integrate technology to win in a crowded marketplace.”
The online course launches on February 26, 2024. After successful completion of the course, participants will earn a professional certificate from WHU and MIT xPRO and 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from MIT xPRO. All interested individuals are encouraged to visit the official course website (LINK) for further information and to become part of this transformative educational journey.