Moneyball Academy

Taught by Professor Adi Wyner, the Moneyball Academy teaches students how to apply advanced statistical concepts to sports analytics—beyond what’s typically covered in AP Statistics. The curriculum draws from several Wharton courses (STAT 101, 470, and more) and includes hands-on coding in R, the programming language used by professional statisticians. Students will learn to conduct the types of analyses featured in outlets like FiveThirtyEight and Fangraphs. Students collaborate on a final data analytics project, with the chance to be published in the Wharton Sports Analytics Journal. The program also features guest speakers from the world of professional sports, such as executives and data scientists from the Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Lakers, and Philadelphia Eagles. This program is ideal for students with a strong background in math and a love of sports. An interest in computer programming is strongly recommended but no specific background is necessary.