Lens of Sport offers accredited online courses and degree programs that utilize real-world sports case studies and insights from industry leaders to enhance learning outcomes in business education. The platform addresses the gap in accessible, industry-relevant education for students seeking careers in the high-demand global sports sector.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many students aiming for careers in the sports industry lack access to specialized, industry-relevant educational resources, particularly those that integrate real-world case studies and insights from sports business leaders. Traditional business education often overlooks the unique dynamics and challenges of the global sports sector.
Solution
Lens of Sport provides accredited online courses and degree programs designed to bridge the gap between traditional business education and the sports industry. The platform delivers engaging curricula that incorporates real-world sports case studies and appearances from prominent figures in the sports business world, including team owners, executives, coaches, and athletes. By partnering with universities and industry leaders, Lens of Sport offers learners access to accredited degree and certificate programs tailored to the demands of the global sports sector. The platform combines academic rigor with insights from industry experts to enhance learning outcomes and career readiness.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes students, athletes, and non-athletes seeking accredited degree and certificate programs focused on the global sports industry, as well as universities seeking to expand their online business course offerings with a sports-industry focus.
Features
- Accredited bachelor's degree track with a concentration in the global sports industry
- One-year certificate program with internships and field study projects
- Curriculum incorporating real-world sports case studies and examples
- Guest lectures and appearances from sports industry leaders
- "Hollywood meets Harvard" production quality for engaging course content
- Partnerships with universities for degree accreditation