Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management Series

Athletes, lawyers and team executive experts provide insight in how law and regulations intersect with data analytics and sports management techniques for best practices in the sports industry. Four courses provide the basis for how data analytics function within player evaluation, team performance, and roster management. The specialization introduces various regulatory, managerial, and legal frameworks including athlete representation, facilities, and event management and concludes with various jobs available in sectors of the sports industry.

Learners complete introductory R Studio programming analyses to evaluate the role analytics plays in the sports industry and they serve as a team executive and player agent representative to make management decisions. The series concludes with a self-reflection project to complete a roadmap to apply for a position within the sports arena. The Data Analytics in Sports Law and Management series was created by the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and UB Center for the Advancement of Sport.

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There is no charge to “audit” a course, which includes videos, readings, community discussion forums and the ability to view assignments. The fee to gain complete access – which includes submitting all assignments for feedback or a grade, and the opportunity to earn a verified certificate in data analytics in sports law and management – is $49 per month.