This course explores how to govern and build sustainability strategies in sport in a rapidly changing global context. Through strategic perspectives and examples from the sports ecosystem, learners will analyze how social, technological, and climate changes are reshaping how sport is organized, consumed, and generates impact. From understanding emerging fan behaviors to assessing the role of innovation and data, the course connects future challenges with strategic decision making in sports organizations.

Governing sustainability in the future

Governing sustainability in the future
This course is part of Sustainable Sports: Values and Practices of a Club Specialization

Instructor: Marisa Sáenz
Access provided by American University of Bahrain
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Beginner level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Skills you'll gain
- Governance
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Sustainable Development
- Sustainability Reporting
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Consumer Behaviour
- Strategic Partnership
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Digital Analysis
- Corporate Sustainability
- Performance Analysis
- Sustainability Standards
- Strategic Communication
- Accountability
- Organizational Change
- Business Transformation
- Innovation
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Sustainable Business
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