Sports Analytics

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Sports analysts watch sports for a living. They gather data and statistics on players and use it to help teams perform better. A combination of math and sports, sports analytics is a fun career option for those interested in sports of any kind. In this interdisciplinary program, students develop innovative, analytical skills and mathematical talent as well as computer science proficiency—and will learn how to apply these skills to the world of athletics.

Concentrations
Quantitative Sport Business Concentration
Rehabilitative Sports Analytics Concentration
Sports Performance Analytics Concentration

About the Program
Interesting Courses
Student Learning Outcomes
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Why study sports analytics at CBU?

Learn through experience
Sports, like any other major industry, is looking to gain an advantage through analytics. Part of the upper division coursework includes a partnership with Lancers Athletics, where students work closely with coaches and staff to determine statistics that need to be analyzed for various teams. Additionally, an internship is required pushing students out into the community to gain hands-on experiences.

Use the latest technology
CBU faculty and staff have access to supercomputers located all over the country, and can model, simulate and predict using big sample data that is bootstrapped or resampled thousands of times from these supercomputers. This means that CBU students are trained at the bleeding edge of technology and can use the most advanced software available.

Data Visualization

STA 360

This course provides the tools to create and critically evaluate data visualizations.

Applied Statistical Methodology

STA 364

A course in application of parametric and nonparametric single and multivariable data analytic techniques to sports.

Sports Analytics Seminar

STA 460

This course enables students to examine theory and applications of data science and analytics to the field of sports performance, administration, and player rehabilitation.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will have a solid foundation of statistical, business and sports fundamentals at a level comparable to that of students graduating with a B.S. in Sports Analytics at other universities. Processes should include (but are not limited to) a proficiency in data analysis and visualization, computer skills, and applications and extensions to realms of sports operations.
Students will demonstrate their ability to apply data science and analytics in sports and other fields at an appropriate level and demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge acquired from their major to real world models.
Students will demonstrate mastery of data analysis and statistical concepts by communicating critically reasoned analysis through written and oral presentations.

Take the next step toward living your purpose

As you make decisions about college, keep in mind the full social, spiritual and educational experience awaiting you at CBU. Here, you will be supported by professors, staff and fellow students who will help you discover your strengths and challenge you to do more than you ever thought you could. Let us equip you with the education, training and opportunities you'll need to start making a unique difference doing what you love.

Apply today! When you complete and submit your application to CBU, a friendly and knowledgeable admissions counselor will guide you through the admissions process and all the necessary steps to become a Lancer.

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Career Opportunities

Team Sports Analyst
Team Sports Statistician
Data Service Analyst
Television Network Sports Analyst
Independent Statistician Consultant
Data Scientist

*Some career opportunities may require further education

41–51

Units

27%

Expected Rate of Growth in the Field

2016

Year the Program Began

Student Testimonials

"I love math and I love sports, why not put them together? I would like to eventually work with an NFL team, but for right now me and my friend are running our own business inspired by a professor here. My professors are amazing and show their Christian faith in and out of class. If I ever have any questions I can always ask them."
Rachel Robinson, 2019

"I am a double major. I study biochem and molecular bio along with sports analytics. I felt that sports analytics would better equip me in a lab setting so that I could have the approach of a data scientist. Analytics is all about piling as much relevant information you can in order to find a pattern that will give you insight or an advantage you didn’t have prior. One thing I’ve noticed is that no matter what data you collect it all has a pattern."
Gabriela Gil-Mazariegos, 2019

Meet Some of Our Faculty

Linn Carothers

Professor of Mathematics

Forty-two years ago, God called me out of a comfortable job in research chemistry into a worldwide ministry in the mathematical sciences. God’s call drew me to travel, administrate and coordinate national and international teams of scientists and educators in academic institutions across the former Soviet Union, China, the Caribbean and even 40 miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska.

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Linn Carothers

Professor of Mathematics

Forty-two years ago, God called me out of a comfortable job in research chemistry into a worldwide ministry in the mathematical sciences. God’s call drew me to travel, administrate and coordinate national and international teams of scientists and educators in academic institutions across the former Soviet Union, China, the Caribbean and even 40 miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska.

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