Students

Students have long requested more formal opportunities to focus on both the analytics and the business of sports while at The Wharton School. We introduce students to the Industry through:

Supporting student-run sports business focused clubs at the MBA and undergraduate levels

Sponsoring sports-specific conferences, speakers, career panels, receptions and forums to raise exposure to leaders and key topics in the sports business industry

Facilitating recruiting efforts in this highly competitive industry by working hand-in-hand with career services, companies and alumni

Bringing in executives and high-level sports industry administrators either as guest lecturers or for stand-alone events

GET INVOLVED

STUDENTS CLUBS

Undergraduate and MBA students can join their respective clubs to further explore the sports industry.

CAREER MANAGEMENT

Career Services helps Undergraduate and MBA students meet their professional goals

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Research projects in sports analytics allow our students to advance their understanding of statistics, dive into interesting datasets, and solve real business problems.

COURSES

A unique opportunity for students to learn about sports business and sharpen analytical mindset.

ANALYTICS FELLOWS

Wharton Analytics Fellows is a highly selective fellowship program that allows motivated students to put their analytics skills to the test in the real world.

WHARTON SPORTS BUSINESS SUMMIT

Please see the 2019 event agenda here.

SUMMIT OVERVIEW

Wharton Sports Business Summit strives to continue to grow, inform, and connect this community of current and future leaders in the sports industry.

SPONSORS

This event would not be possible without your partnership and loyalty. From the Wharton Sports Business Summit, we thank you.

DELOITTE CASE COMPETITION

Deloitte Sports is proud to present Case Competition at the annual Wharton Sports Business Summit

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Update from Wharton Summer High School

As of April 14, 2020, the University of Pennsylvania has suspended all on-campus operations through the end of the summer. As such, we must cancel all on-campus programs. Where possible programs will shift online. If not possible, unique, online opportunities will be provided for interested students. All impacted students are being messaged regarding flexible options and next steps. Specific program updates below.

For more information, please visit Global Youth Program website.

Discover the sports business industry and learn about sports analytics & statistics with summer programs for rising high school juniors and seniors.

 

Wharton Sports Business Academy – cancelled

The Wharton Sports Business Academy (WSBA) is a three-week program that examines various academic disciplines and how they relate to sport.

Wharton Moneyball Academy – shifting online

The Wharton Moneyball Academy is a three-week program focusing on data analysis and sports analytics.

Wharton Moneyball Training Camp – shifting online

Training Camp is a one-week program broadly introducing students to statistics through a sports lens. Hosted by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton Sports Analytics and Business Initiative (WSABI), the Wharton Moneyball Academy: Training Camp welcomes talented high school sophomores, juniors and seniors intrigued by statistics.

STUDENT STORIES

How to Learn from Wins and Losses — and Other Lessons from Poker

“While we need experience to learn, it is mostly interfering with the learning process,” said Annie Duke, author and retired professional poker player.

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Stephanie McCaffrey: Finding Herself Again After Soccer

After an illness cut her promising soccer career short, Stephanie McCaffrey talks about starting over and finding herself again in the process.

Wharton Sports Business Summit to feature speakers, panels, and a case competition

This week, the Wharton Undergraduate Sports Business Club and the Wharton Sports Business Initiative will host the third annual Wharton Sports Business Summit