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BZAN 6610 Sports Analytics

This course will introduce you to the field of sports analytics. We will apply quantitative methods from statistics and management science in a sports context. Our focus will be on-field analysis including player and team evaluation and game strategy. We will cover baseball, football, and basketball in depth with occasional references to other sports. We will also discuss concepts from behavioral economics and psychology that help explain the actions of players, coaches, and referees.

Course overview

Department
Business Analytics
School
CSOM
Credits
3
Level
Both
Offered
Every Fall,Every Spring

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Required: familiarity with Statistics and Excel at the level of the Carroll School core curriculum. Nice to have: familiarity with the methods of Management Science (optimization and simulation) and the rules of baseball, football, and basketball. (...

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Requirements fulfilled

  • Business Analytics: Business Analytics elective options (Class of 2027 and beyond)

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · John Neale · Fulton Hall 220 Th 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Fall 2026 · John Neale · Fulton Hall 220 Th 07:00PM-09:30PM · Offered