Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics
Program Overview
Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics
The Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics is a program designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge essential to measuring and evaluating sport performance through data analysis. By focusing on practical applications and case studies from the sports industry, students will learn how to effectively and ethically use data to make informed decisions.
Degree Overview
This program will cover key areas such as talent identification and development, new media analytics, and applied data analytics. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of sports analytics, enabling them to work in various roles across the sports industry.
Career Opportunities
On completion of this degree, students will be able to work in roles that span across various major sporting organisations and the global sports industry, including:
- Sports Business Analytics
- Performance Analytics With a projected employment growth of 27.3% by 2030, graduates of this program will have excellent career prospects.
Program Details
- Program Code: 50088
- Duration: 0.5 years (full-time) to 3 years (part-time)
- Next Start Date: 17 August 2026
- CRICOS Code: B
- Indicative Fee: AUD 23,345
Admission Information
- Duration: 0.5 years (full-time) to 3 years (part-time)
- Next Start Date: 17 August 2026
- Start Dates (Sydney CBD):
- Trimester 1: 27 January 2026
- Trimester 3: 17 August 2026
- English Proficiency Requirements: IELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6
What You Will Study
The program curriculum covers key areas such as:
- Talent identification and development
- New media analytics
- Applied data analytics Core courses include:
- GSBS6527: Introduction to Sports Analytics
- GSBS6528: Sport Business Statistics and Analytics
- GSBS6529: Talent Identification and Recruitment
- STAT6001: Data Wrangling and Visualisation
How to Apply
To apply for the Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics, students must:
- Review the Program Handbook
- Review the Admission Requirements
- Review the Program fees and costs
- Decide on their preferred commencement date Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle's English Language Proficiency requirements.
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