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Certificate in Sports Analytics

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Learn the fundamentals of analytics through the data analysis language R, and understand how data can influence decision-making.

There is no denying that the ability to process data and information, generate insights, and incorporate those insights into business decisions is more critical than ever before. In the online Certificate in Sports Analytics, students learn 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.

Learn the fundamentals of analytics through the data analysis language R, and understand how data can influence decision-making.

Format

Online

Requirements

4 courses

Estimated Total Certificate Cost

$6,000*

*Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.

Demonstrating coursework in the Certificate in Sports Analytics program, a person in the background draws a basketball play on a digital display in the foreground.

Why This Certificate?

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.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Certificate Specifics

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.

The certificate requires completion of 4 courses, and the tuition for each course is $1,500*. There is a 10% discount if you declare certificate candidacy. *Based on course prices for AY 24-25, subject to change.

Students have up to two years to complete the certificate. Students can enroll in one course at a time, or enroll in courses simultaneously. Courses must be completed by the end date of the semester. It is recommended to complete the required core course first.

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.

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.

 

If you have additional questions regarding this certificate, contact tischinstitute.ce@nyu.edu.

General Certificate FAQ

It’s preferable if you do, but you can still declare candidacy even after taking a course. Declaring candidacy does not commit you to completing it, but you will receive a 10% discount on future NYU SPS continuing education courses.

 

Assuming the course is part of the certificate, yes, but only if the course was taken within an acceptable time frame. The academic department gives students a specific amount of time to complete a certificate. The start date would be adjusted to the first class to which we applied the discount.  

 

Yes, if a student declares candidacy for a certificate and achieves an average overall grade of B or higher in courses counting toward the certificate, they will be awarded a certificate badge upon completion, which will be shareable on their resume and LinkedIn profile.

 

No, continuing education courses and certificates do not qualify for financial aid. 

 

Most continuing education programs do not count as credit toward a degree.

Please contact sps.info@nyu.edu.