Program Overview

Certificate in Sports Analytics

The Certificate in Sports Analytics is designed to prepare professionals to understand and design data analytics that inform strategic decision making and intelligence strategy both on and off the field.

Overview

The online Certificate in Sports Analytics teaches students the fundamentals of analytics through the data analysis language R. Students will also learn how data can influence decision-making. In the required course, Foundations of Sports Analytics, students will learn the fundamental principles and key methodologies for data analysis. Elective courses dive further into key concepts and analyses in sports-specific contexts. This certificate requires one required course and three electives.

Format and Requirements

• Format: Online
• Requirements: 4 courses
• Estimated Total Certificate Cost: $6,000 (based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change)

Why This Certificate?

The Certificate in Sports Analytics offers several benefits, including:

• Acquire Fundamental Analytic Techniques: Gain skills to use analytics in decision-making.
• Refine Data and Modeling Techniques: Leverage data and modeling techniques to improve on and off-field performance.
• Use Revenue Strategy Tools: Understand technologies that capture, store, manage, and distill data.

What You'll Study

REQUIRED COURSES

• Foundations of Sports Analytics: This course outlines the fundamental principles and key methodologies relevant to sports analytics problems.

ELECTIVES

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Faculty Spotlight

The certificate signals to employers that students have the technical and analytical skills needed in sports today." - Nicholas Martinez, Adjunct Instructor, AI, Data, & Technology.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

• Who should get a Certificate in Sports Analytics? The Certificate in Sports Analytics is designed to prepare professionals to understand and design data analytics that inform strategic decision making and intelligence strategy both on and off the field.
• What is the cost of the certificate? The certificate requires completion of 4 courses, and the tuition for each course is $1,500 (based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change).
• How long does it take to complete the certificate? Students have up to two years to complete the certificate.
• How many courses are required and what are the grading requirements? To obtain the certificate, students must complete 4 courses with an overall "B" average: Foundations of Sports Analytics (required) and your choice of 3 sports analytics electives.
• How do I complete each course? Courses are online asynchronous where students review recorded lectures and complete a quiz at the end of each module, and other assignments per course syllabi.