2017-2018 Undergraduate Course Catalog

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Sport Analytics, BS

Contact

Michael D. Veley, Director and Chair
402 MacNaughton Hall
315-443-2630
mdveley@syr.edu

Rodney Paul, Professor, Sport Analytics Program Director
402 MacNaughton Hall
315-443-2630
rpaul01@syr.edu

Gina Pauline, Associate Professor, Undergraduate Director

402 MacNaughton Hall

315-443-2630

gapaulin@syr.edu

Faculty

Rick Burton, Dennis Deninger, Mary Graham, Jeeyoon Kim, Rodney Paul, Gina Pauline, Jeff Pauline, Patrick T. Ryan, Shane Sanders, Michael Veley, Patrick T. Walsh, John Wolohan

Staff

Kaitlin Berry, Internship Coordinator

Nicole Imbrogno, Internship Coordinator

Francesco Riverso, Internship Coordinator

Kathryn M. Tunkel, Administrative Assistant

Margie Chetney, Office Coordinator

Description

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Analytics is a 125 credit hour undergraduate program designed to provide students with the educational knowledge, skill development, research skills and experiential sport industry background to excel in the specialized field of sport analytics. Instruction centers around core curriculum content areas including: research methodology, organizational theory, management theory, technology, sport economics, database management, finance, and computer programming integral to sport analytics. The goal is to prepare graduates to be able to not only think conceptually and analytically but also to be able to apply principles to real issues within sport organizations.

The degree provides students with a unique skill set that can be utilized in all aspects of the sport industry including player talent evaluation, sales, scouting, marketing, sponsorship, ticketing, finance, and accounting for professional, collegiate, and amateur sport organizations.

Intra University Transfers

Deadlines to apply: November 1st for Spring entry; March 1st for Fall entry

The following criteria must be met and will be adhered to by the Sport Management Department IUT analytics faculty subcommittee:

1. A student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

2. In order to complete the requirements of the sport analytics degree within a four year plan of study; students must have a minimum of five remaining semesters of study;

3. Completed or be in the process of reaching a minimum of 24 hours of courses at SU when applying;

4. Completed the following courses: SPM 205; MAT 221, MAT 183, ECN 203 (included in the 24 credit hours required)

5. Completed at least 6 credits of foreign language coursework. (included in the 24 credit hours required)

Materials to be submitted:

SPM Analytics intra-university transfer application
- Two-to-three page (typed) plan that includes the following:
- Reason for pursuing this degree
- Specific areas of interest in sport analytics
- Proposed research interests as it relates to the senior thesis requirement
- Sport related experience (volunteer, internship, experiential, and/or community service work)
Current resume, including prior sport industry and/or analytical experience

A personal interview with the Sport Analytics transfer committee will be arranged for only qualified students based on the qualifications listed above.

While careful consideration will be given to all students who meet the qualifications outlined above, acceptance into the Sport Analytics undergraduate program is based on space available and current program enrollment.

Student Learning Outcomes

The key learning outcomes are based upon developing skills in mathematics, computer programming and software, databases, economics, communication, and sports data. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

1. Explain, discuss, and analyze core principles and concepts of sport management.

2. Compile and organize data from sports teams, leagues, and related businesses.

3. Interpret data from the sport industry and identify patterns via statistical analysis, visualization, and data mining.

4. Extract, scrape, manage, and parse data for use in statistical analyses.

5. Interpret the data derived from the analyses to make recommendations for business decisions within sport organizations.

6. Communicate sport analytics concepts in writing and orally, clearly and concisely.

Program Requirements

Communication Skills (9 credits)

Quantitative Skills (14-15 credits)

MAT 183 - Elements of Modern Mathematics
MAT 221 - Elementary Probability and Statistics I
MAT 284 - Business Calculus
MAT Elective (3 or 4 credits)

Natural Science (7 credits)

Natural Science - must include a lab (4 credits)
Natural Science elective (3 credits)

Humanities Division (9 credits)

Social Science Division (12 credits)

ECN 203 - Economic Ideas and Issues
ECN 311 - Intermediate Mathematical Microeconomics
ECN 421 - Game Theory and Economic Strategy
Social Science Elective (3 credits)

Foreign Language (3-12 credits)

Students satisfy the foreign language requirement for the Sport Analytics program by demonstrating that they have achieved a certain level of competence in a language other than English by either:

1. Completing a 4-credit language course numbered 201, or a 3- or 4-credit language course numbered 202 or higher; or
2. Demonstrating Competence - Students who successfully complete an approved examination testing aural, reading, and composition skills meet the requirement. Petitions for an examination should be submitted to the specific language coordinator; or
3. International Students - Students whose native language is not English may petition to have the language requirement fulfilled by their knowledge of their natural language.

Beginners can complete the language requirement with a sequence of three 4-credit courses numbered 101, 102, and 201. Each of these courses includes four hours of class and two hours of independent laboratory work in a computer or audio/visual cluster weekly.

Note: Students who fulfill the foreign language requirement by petition or test into, and complete, a 3 or 4 credit language course numbered 201 or higher, will take additional Liberal Arts electives courses to constitute the necessary credits to have fulfilled 63 liberal arts credits.

General Skills (7 credits)

Required Courses (37 credits)

SPM 201 - Professional Development in Sport Management
SPM 205 - Principles and Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
SAL 213 - Sport Data Analysis I
SPM 225 - Managing the Sport Organization
SPM 295 - Research Methodology
SAL 303 - Price Theory in Sports
SAL 313 - Sport Data Analysis II
SAL 323 - Database and Programming for Sport Analytics
OR IST 359 Introduction to Database Management Systems (3 credits)
SPM 365 - Sport Economics
SAL 384 - Web Scraping with Python for Sport Analytics
OR IST 256 Application Programming for Information Systems (3 credits)
SAL 413 - Analyzing Baseball Data with R
SAL 495 - Sport Analytics Thesis Seminar I
SAL 496 - Sport Analytics Thesis Seminar II

Sport Management Degree Requirements:

A student must choose to complete a minor as part of the degree requirements.

Electives:

Electives may be taken in any school or college within the University to reach the required 125 credits, assuming the 63 credits in Liberal Arts and Science is fulfilled.
No more than four credits may be in physical education and no more than six experience credits accepted towards degree.

Senior Thesis:

A 2-semester senior thesis is required.

Total Credits: 125

Study Abroad

The College, in cooperation with Syracuse University Abroad (SU Abroad), strongly encourages students to take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad. Study abroad options include semester, summer, and short-stay programs.

SU Abroad offers students the opportunity to participate in a program of study abroad in Santiago, Chile; London, England; Madrid, Spain; Strasbourg, France; Florence, Italy; Hong Kong, China; or Beijing, China. Syracuse University also builds strong overseas affiliations and partnerships, allowing students to be placed directly at other centers and universities.

No prior knowledge of a foreign language is required, with the exception of the Chile program, and students may choose from a variety of courses to fulfill requirements or elective credits for their program of study in the College. It is essential that students begin planning early for study abroad and work closely with their academic advisors.

For further information, contact the Office of Student Services in the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics 300 MacNaughton Hall, 315-443-3144, or Syracuse University Abroad, 106 Walnut Place, 315-443-3471.