Program Information

(18 credits)

The Sports Analytics minor introduces a rapidly growing area of study in which mathematical modeling, probability modeling, and statistical modeling are applied to the analysis of sports data for the purpose of conveying results of such analysis in a managerial and sports communications setting.

To view a minor program sequence to assist with course planning, click here.

Contact Information

For more information about the Sports Analytics minor, contact Dr. James O’Brien, chairperson of the Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science Department, at (413) 748-3754.

Core Requirements: (12 credits)

• CISC 115 - Microcomputer Applications Credits: 3
• MATH 103 - Sports Statistics Credits: 3
• MATH 201 - Contemporary Applications of Mathematics Credits: 3
• MATH 282 - Seminar in Sports Analytics Credits: 3

In addition, select two of the following: (6 credits)

• COMM 211 - Sports Information Credits: 3
• COMM 212 - Sports Writing Credits: 3
• SMRT 106 - Dynamics of Leadership Credits: 3
• SMRT 270 - Communication in Sport and Recreation Credits: 3