Time & Location (Spring 2011)

	Wednesday, 4-6pm
	Room: MGT 222 (Tech Square)

News and Updates

	4/6/2011 ESPN @ Georgia Tech! Dean Oliver, Director of Analytics, will present ESPN's approach to analytics
	3/30/2011 Brian Kopp from Stats Inc. will present some new technologies and techniques to capture player tracking data
	3/16/2011 Jeff Ohlmann will talk about his work on Sports Draft Analytics: The Carolina Panthers are now on the clock

Course Overview

The class will discuss the theory, development, and application of analytics in sports. Students will learn about the application of analytics in sports for purposes of in-game strategy, player performance, team management, sports operations, and fantasy competitions, among many other topics. The class will consist of lectures, guest speakers from the sports industry and academia, and culminate with a group project. No pre-requisites are required.

Relevant topics include:

• Individual sport analytics (baseball, football, basketball, golf, tennis, etc.)
• Fantasy sports and competitions
• Officiating and refereeing
• Business operations
• Coaching and training
• Media and presentation
• Sports business and marketing
• Technology in sports