IDR806-003 Sport Analytics (Autumn 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 2.5
- Responsible faculty:
- Avdeling for økonomi og samfunnsvitenskap
- Campus:
- Molde
- Course Leader:
- Solveig Straume
- Teaching language:
- English
- Study level:
- {code=HN, name=Second degree level}
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
Contents
This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various statistical techniques and regression models typically used in sports economics/management research and the field of sports analytics, with a focus on practical implementation using STATA.
The seminar is one week long (Monday to Friday), and is followed by a written exam.
Detailed seminar topics and outline will be available in due course before the seminar.
The course is connected to the following study programs
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| IDR806 – Contemporary Issues in Sport Management. | 2.5 |
The student's learning outcomes after passing the exam
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use STATA software to apply statistical techniques effectively.
- Achieve a thorough understanding of various regression models.
- Determine the appropriate model for their specific research questions.
- Utilize advanced techniques to develop state-of-the-art identification strategies.
- Acquire the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to conduct empirical research
Forms of teaching and learning
One-week seminar worth 2,5 ECTS given by internal and/or external experts.
Each day includes both lectures and self-study components to ensure a thorough grasp of the techniques and hands-on experience. Students will be given datasets containing real-world sports data and will be asked to implement the techniques introduced earlier.
All students are expected to have access to a PC/Laptop with STATA package installed. (students will get access to STATA through Molde University College).
Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam
- Mandatory coursework: Attendance for teaching
- Courseworks given:
- Courseworks required:
- Presence: Required
- Comment: Attendance to all seminars is compulsory
- Mandatory coursework: Assignment(s)
- Courseworks given: 3
- Courseworks required: 3
- Presence: Required
- Comment: In each seminar there will be group and/or individual course work (not graded). Participation/contribution to the in-class course work is mandatory as it constitute a prerequisite for taking the exam.
Exam
- Form of assessment: Classroom/school exam
- Proportion: 100%
- Duration: 2 hours
- Grouping: Individual
- Grading scale: Letter (A - F)
- Support material: -