Certificate in Sport Analytics
By 2025, the global sport industry is projected to be valued at nearly four billion dollars and nearly every role in the sport industry will be influenced by data analytics. The Sport Analytics Certificate program provides hands-on training in statistical analyses, data mining, computer programming, and visualization. These skills prepare you to leverage data to drive continued growth within the sport industry.
The certificate requires 12 credits of coursework; 3 credits must be an internship or practicum in a related field. Six of the certificate credits may be double counted as part of the student’s academic program.
Sport Analytics Careers
A career in sports analytics combines a passion for sports with data-driven insights to enhance performance, strategy, and decision-making. Sports analysts work with teams, leagues, and organizations to interpret data on player performance, game statistics, and fan engagement, using analytics to provide competitive advantages. With opportunities across professional and collegiate sports, broadcasting, and even fantasy leagues, sports analytics is an exciting field for those who enjoy combining numbers and strategy with a love for the game.
Some possible careers:
- Scouting Analyst
- Sports Scientist
- Performance Analyst
- Broadcasting Analyst
- Fantasy Sports Analyst
Undergraduate Certificates
Undergraduate Certificates are a great way to add value to your degree by honing your skills with specialized coursework. A Sport Analytics Certificate is immediately employable and will allow you to diversify yourself from the competition. No matter what you’re studying at Nichols, your advisor can help you find room for these classes in your schedule so you can graduate, on time, at no extra cost, with a unique credential that will stand out on your resume.
Having been ranked a 2022 Best College in the Northeast by the Princeton Review and eighth nationally for Mid-Career Salary Potential by Payscale.com, the value of a Nichols College education is indisputable. Ready to start your Sport Analytics Certificate journey?
