Master of Science in Sports Technology and Innovation
Course Objectives
The MSc in Sports Technology and Innovation offers interdisciplinary expertise in the rapidly evolving field of sports technology, focusing on the transformative impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence on the health and sports industry. This programme provides graduates with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel in a range of roles within the sports technology domain, such as sports data analysts, sports rehabilitation specialists, and technology developers in the sports industry. The programme also focuses on the development of the smart health industry, cultivating students' ability to integrate sports technology with health management, enabling graduates to have a competitive edge in the smart health sector.
Highlights
- The programme is designed with a target to meet the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) at the Master’s degree level.
- The programme integrates sports technology, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent sensing to cultivate IT specialists with sports and rehabilitation background.
- Diversified electives modules, focusing on digital technology and artificial intelligence, cover health and wellness, sports performance analysis, and sports rehabilitation.
- Students will have the opportunity to participate in international research projects, allowing them to collaborate with experts and scholars from different areas, broadening their global perspective.
Course Overview
Duration: 2 Years
Credit Requirements: 30 Credits
Medium: English
*The programme offered in Academic Year 2025/2026 will be officially launched upon publication in the Macao SAR Gazette.
| Modules / Subject | Learning Module Selection Status | Lecture hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Sports Science | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
| Data Analytics | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
| Applied Machine Learning | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
| Sports Technology | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
| Project Report | Compulsory | — | 9 |
| Complete 3 modules / subjects from the follow list to gain 9 credits: | |||
| Advanced Topics in Intelligent Rehabilitation Therapy | Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Sports Rehabilitation Techniques and Advanced Tools | Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Intelligent Rehabilitation Sports Engineering | Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Innovation and Technology in Health and Wellness | Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Artificial Intelligence Assisted Sports Performance Analysis | Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Topics I | Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Selected Topics II | Elective | 45 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 | ||
Joint Programme
To foster the development of sports technology and economic diversification in Macao and the Greater Bay Area, Macao Polytechnic University (MPU) and Shanghai University of Sport (SUS) have initiated collaborative efforts in talent development through the Master of Science in Sports Technology and Innovation. The collaboration provides students with a cross-regional research platform and academic exchange opportunities, enabling them to explore cutting-edge technologies in fields such as sports, health, and artificial intelligence. This approach aims to nurture a fresh cohort of top-tier researchers and innovators.
Students participating in the joint programme will undertake one or two semesters of research practice at SUS in the second year of study.* With these collaborative efforts, students will have the opportunity to engage in research in Macao and Shanghai under joint supervision of faculty from both universities. Upon meeting the requirements set by both universities, students will be awarded a degree certificate from MPU and a testimonial from SUS.
*Transportation, accommodation, insurance and other living expenses during the research practice in Shanghai are to be borne by the student. Students are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
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