Sports Analytics – Moneyball for All: How Analytics Have Revolutionized the Sports World

Should a football team punt on 4th down or go for it? How much money should a team invest on its starting shortstop? Does home-court advantage really matter? These questions were once answered by a coach’s gut-instinct, player’s skill, or perhaps even team tradition. The sports industry is now turning to statistical analysis and data-driven reasoning for answers. In this course, students will focus on how analytics is utilized to guide different aspects of sports teams from game strategy to team operations and management. Students will learn foundational analytical skills and apply them in a variety of situations in the sports industry, ranging from in-game play calling to salary negotiations.