Business Analytics Articles

What Pebble Beach’s Second Hole Reveals About the Mind of a Golfer

What Pebble Beach’s Second Hole Reveals About the Mind of a Golfer

A new study cites U.S. Open scoring data as evidence of loss aversion PEBBLE BEACH, Calif.—There is nothing particularly memorable about the second hole at Pebble Beach. Set inland and lined by trees at 516 yards, it offers no stunning vistas. Its history, in terms of...

Analytics in Silicon Valley

Analytics in Silicon Valley

Instead of bundling up in chilly Denver over winter break, 13 Daniels students spent part of December in sunny California riding bikes around Google’s campus, seeing the sights in San Francisco, networking with Daniels alums, and meeting business analytics...

My Data Journey

My Data Journey

Plexus Corp is a leader in complex electronic product design, manufacturing, supply chain and aftermarket services. As a mechanical engineer at Plexus Corp., it’s my job to create, produce, and test mechanical designs for the products we support and to ensure that...

Predictions for fantasy sports from big data experts

Predictions for fantasy sports from big data experts

While fantasy sports have been around for many years, access to big data sets and computer power to process them is a relatively new phenomenon. New research from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business indicates that the daily fantasy sports market...

Four Fellows

Four Fellows

Four Daniels graduate students have been named Social Enterprise Fellows through the Barton Institute for Philanthropy and Social Enterprise. Denver MBA students Bryce Anderson-Gregson, Dustin Littleton, Charlee Ottersberg and MS Business Analytics student Max Mershon...

Daniels Recognizes Faculty Achievements

Daniels Recognizes Faculty Achievements

Daniels would like to congratulate the faculty members who received promotions this fall. “We have outstanding faculty at Daniels, and these promotions recognize noteworthy dedication and contributions to the excellence of teaching and research we require at the...

Sports Analytics Grows With More Data, Easier Access

Sports Analytics Grows With More Data, Easier Access

The world of sports analytics is evolving quickly thanks to growth in accessible data provided by leagues, teams and third-party vendors. This data surge is leading to new and creative ways to answer questions beyond traditional box scores. Daniels College of Business...

How Did You Spend Your Summer Vacation?

How Did You Spend Your Summer Vacation?

For many Daniels students, summer isn’t all about lounging on a beach or camping under the stars. Rather, it’s a time to gain valuable work experience and invaluable connections via an internship. We took a moment to catch up with some of our graduate students who are...

Gerber Graduates

Gerber Graduates

Stephanie Gerber is one of nearly 85 Daniels graduate students participating in the Academic Hood Presentation Ceremony Aug. 17. Students receive their master's degree hood and officially become alumni of the Daniels College of Business at the ceremony. Gerber, who...