Bachelor of Science in Sport Analytics

About

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Analytics at Akron will provide students with a unique foundation in math, statistics, computer programming, and business to compete for and attain analytics-focused jobs across the sport industry. Students will develop quantitative, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, along with mastery of core sport and business administration principles. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to customize their program of study and to gain hands-on industry experience through internships and a capstone consulting project in preparation for a career as a sport analyst. With the global sport market projected to grow by more than 50% over the next five years, and with professional and college sports continuing to expand their investment in analytics, demand for sport data analysts continues to grow. The Bachelor of Science in Sport Analytics is a 120 credit hour program designed to provide students with quantitative skills and knowledge alongside sport industry experience in preparation for career(s) as a sport analyst. The degree provides students with a unique skill set that can be utilized in all aspects of the sport industry including team operations and customer engagement for data-driven decision makers in sport organizations. This degree is specifically designed for individuals who have an interest in sports and business and possess an analytical mindset. It will enable them to combine these passions into an exciting and rewarding career as a sport analyst.  

Career Path 

Graduate career path includes Sports Data Analyst, Performance Analyst (Team/Individual Athletes), Player Development Analyst, Game Strategy Analyst, Sports Statistician, Recruitment & Scouting Analyst, Sports Business Intelligence Specialist, Sports Marketing Analyst, Fan Engagement & Consumer Insights Analyst, Ticketing & Revenue Analyst, Sponsorship & Partnership Analyst, Sports Operations Analyst, Broadcast & Media Analytics Specialist, Sports Economics Analyst, Esports Data Analyst, Sports Betting & Gaming Analyst,  Athlete Performance Technology Specialist, Sports Finance Analyst, Sports Research Associate (Academic/Industry), Sports Policy & Governance Analyst,Sports Technology Product Manager (Analytics Platforms), Data Visualization Specialist (Sports Focus), Sports Agent Assistant.