Phillies #CollegeSeries Business Analytics Night

Sponsored by Temple University's Fox School of Business

On Tuesday, September 22, college students and recent graduates are invited to go behind-the-scenes with Phillies and Major League Baseball business analytics executives - and receive career advice - at this exclusive #CollegeSeries pre-game event!

Event Details

  • Learn from top Phillies and Major League Baseball Business Analytics Executives during a moderated question-and-answer session in the Phillies Media Room. Panelists will provide excellent insight into their areas of business, as well as share their career experience and advice. Speakers to be announced soon.
  • Practice networking with Phillies executives and other special guests during a Phillies Networking Hour. Meet informally with front office personnel from various departments, as well as those who spearhead the Phillies intern and Phillies Ballgirls programs. Attendees are encouraged to bring their resumes.
  • Cheer on the Phillies with a ticket to that night's game against the New York Mets with seating in Sections 241-245.

Additional Details

  • Check-in begins at 4 p.m. and features a Networking Hour and selfies with the World Series Trophies until 5 p.m.
  • The panel portion of the program officially starts at 5 p.m., followed by the Phillies-Mets game at 7:05 p.m.
  • The event is limited to 200 students. Interested professors, recent graduates, and parents of students are welcome to attend.
  • Dress is casual to business casual.
  • Students are urged to ask questions throughout the program, as well as in advance, to @Phillies using #CollegeSeries
  • Cost: $30. Includes (in addition to the above networking and panel) a game ticket sections 241-245 ($30 value), as well as $12 worth of concession credit that can be redeemed throughout the ballpark for food, beverage and/or merchandise.

Speaker Bios

Speakers to be announced soon.

Networking Hour Participants

Check back soon for Networking Hour participants.

2020 Summer Semester

2020 Fall Semester

  • Monday, August 21 (rescheduled from August 8) - Business of Sports Night for business, sport management, operations, and management students
  • Thursday, September 21 - Finance & Accounting Night for finance/accounting, business, economics, math & sport management students
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Business of Sports Night for business, sport management, operations, and management students
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Baseball Analytics Night for business intelligence/analytics, economics, MIS/information technology/computer science, marketing, business & sport management students
  • Thursday, September 28 - Sports Digital Media & Marketing Night for communications, journalism, broadcasting, advertising, marketing/digital marketing, TV production, social media, business & sport management students

Testimonials

"This experience was like no other networking opportunity I've been a part of. Valuable information in a fun and professional environment. Would recommend to anyone looking for a career in sports." - Alex, University of Scranton

"Very informative opportunity that you cannot pass up as a student." - Jimmy, Temple University

"The College Series was a great event to see the work we’re doing in school translate into real life careers. The panelists had great responses to questions and useful advice that I will apply in my studies and post-grad." - Nicole, Drexel University

"This was a great experience! Getting to talk to people who are doing the work that I want to be doing, listening to their experience and understanding how they got to where they are was so rewarding." - Kathryn, Millersville University

"If you are looking to find out more about the career you wish to pursue in sports, this night is incredible…Through the networking hour, I was able to speak, connect, and gain valuable advice from those who work at the level I wish to be at one day. Thank you to the Philadelphia Phillies for organizing such a wonderful event, that is a must-go! GO PHILS!" - Megan, Desales University

"Such an incredible opportunity to meet and learn from professionals, while also connecting with other students who share similar interests. Events like these are what make the Phillies so special and impactful in the community!" - Lukasz, University of Tampa

"The 2024 Phillies College Series provided an incredible peek behind the scenes of professional baseball. The expert panels and networking opportunities were invaluable for gaining industry knowledge and advice. Ending the day with a Phillies game was the perfect cap to a truly inspiring event. Highly recommend for anyone pursuing a career in sports! Go Phillies!" - Justin, Stetson University

"College Series was an amazing event! I was able to network with lots of people in different fields of work. Everyone was so nice and helpful when providing answers to questions. I would definitely recommend this experience to any college student; it was a great way to understand the work field better, along with what opportunities we as college students can take advantage of." - Loriann, Widener University

"Everyone was really helpful in advising me on how to get my foot in the door and what I should be doing to get a job in the technology field!" - Matthew, Messiah University