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    Online Sport Analytics Certificate
    Become a Data-Driven Leader in the Sports Industry

    Online Sport Analytics Certificate

    5
    Courses
    $829
    Ohio Resident, Cost Per Credit
    15
    Credit Hours

    Enhance Your Business Skill Set with In-Demand Analytics Expertise

    The online Sport Analytics Certificate from Ohio University opens doors to new opportunities in a cutting-edge field. This program provides the advanced technical background you need to make an impact in the world of sports.

    Offered through the Department of Sports Administration within OHIO’s College of Business, the sport analytics certificate covers a range of topics, including data wrangling, statistical analysis and machine learning. You will learn to make data-driven decisions and apply research to solve problems within the context of sport. When you finish the program, you will have a graduate-level credential from a global leader in sport management.

    Explore the curriculum, admissions, and tuition details for this certificate.

    Program Benefits

    • Flexible online program
    • Explore advanced analytics techniques
    • Asynchronous, part-time format
    • Scholarships available
    • AACSB-accredited College of Business
    • Industry expert faculty members

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    Develop Valuable Technical Expertise for Professional Advancement

    This OHIO online graduate certificate helps you develop the in-depth knowledge required for successful sport analytics implementation within athletic organizations of all types. Upon completion, you will have the skills to increase your job prospects and marketability in a growing, competitive field.

    • Employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the national average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033, with about 963,500 openings projected each year. 1
    • Employment of data scientists is expected to grow 36% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the national average. 2

    Jobs in Sports Analytics

    • Statistician

      $104,110

      per year 2

    • Market Research Manager

      $90,553

      per year 3

    • Senior Market Analyst

      $81,369

      per year 4

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    Sports Analytics Courses for Career Success

    7-Week Courses | 15 Total Credits

    OHIO offers the best-in-class education you need to excel. Our curriculum integrates topics from management information systems, data analytics and sports administration to deliver interdisciplinary skill development. In our hands-on courses, you will work with data from real sports teams to develop valuable insights and hone your technical expertise.

    Required Courses:

    • SASM 5600 Advanced Sport Analytics (3 credits)
    • SASM 6800 Research Methods in Sports Administration (3 credits)

    Electives (Choose 3 Courses):

    • MBA 6320 Descriptive Analytics (3 credits)
    • MBA 6390 Predictive Analytics (3 credits)
    • MBA 6395 Business Intelligence (3 credits)
    • MBA 6420 Programming for Analytics (3 credits)

    For more details, see the Graduate Catalog .

    Start Your Application Today

    No GMAT Required | Transfer Credits Accepted

    Fall 2025 Spring 2026
    Application Deadline: 08/04/25 Application Deadline: 12/08/25
    Classes Begin: 08/25/25 Classes Begin: 01/05/26

    To apply to OHIO's online certificate program, you will need:

    Transfer Credit

    You can transfer up to three credits into the graduate sport analytics certificate online program at Ohio University. Reach out to an enrollment advisor at 740.924.5725 to learn more.

    When to Apply

    Ready to become a Bobcat? We offer three start dates a year, so it's always a good time to apply. Apply today to get started.

    Online Application Apply now
    Application Fee $35
    Required Degree Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university
    Minimum GPA 3.0
    Transcripts Official transcripts from all institutions attended
    Additional Requirements Current resume

    An Affordable Online Analytics Certificate

    $12,435 Total Tuition (Resident) | $829 Per Credit (Resident) | Scholarships Available

    Cost per credit hour

    $829 (Ohio resident)

    $848 (non-resident)
    Total credit hours 15
    Total estimated cost, minus fees

    $12,435 (Ohio resident)

    $12,720 (non-resident)
    Other costs to budget for You may have costs in addition to tuition, such as textbooks, supplies and fees. Take these into consideration as you budget for your program.

    Listed tuition is for estimating purposes only and is subject to change.

    Scholarships

    OHIO is committed to offering affordable, competitive tuition and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a best-value university by U.S. News & World Report .In addition, student veteran, active military members, alumni, and corporate partners are automatically eligible to receive a 15% scholarship. Depending on your background, costs and credit hours will differ.

    • Scholarships

      The College of Business offers several different financial opportunities for our professional and online graduate students, including a corporate partner program scholarship, alumni scholarship, and a veteran and military scholarship.

    • Online Learning at OHIO

      Ohio University has a long tradition of offering online programs specifically designed for the modality and created for working professionals. Our online students complete engaging, comprehensive coursework that combines the academic excellence and experience-based learning of a traditional program with all the flexibility and convenience of online study.

      With asynchronous courses and part-time scheduling (one course per seven weeks), you can earn your degree while maintaining your current work and personal commitments. Virtual office hours give you the opportunity to connect with peers and faculty. Access your coursework 24/7 and complete your assignments on a schedule that fits your life.

    Support for Military-Affiliated Students

    Ohio University is a Military Collegiate Purple Star Award ® school and has been named one of the nation’s top Military Friendly ® schools for over a decade. Our Veteran and Military Student Services Center provides access to programs and services specifically for military members and their families. In addition, student veterans and active military members are eligible to receive an incentive scholarship of up to 15% for eligible online graduate programs.

    As an OHIO online student, you can earn credit for select military experience, training or previous college credit. To learn more about the military benefits available to you, contact us today.

    It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.

    Military Friendly School
    Military Friendly Spouse School
    Collegiate Purple Star Award

    What You'll Learn

    • Advanced machine learning in sport
    • Advanced sports dashboard generation
    • Advanced sport data storytelling
    • Sport data wrangling
    • Sport model comparison and evaluation

    Program Outcomes

    With this sports analytics certificate online program, you will be able to:

    • Develop techniques for sport data wrangling, enabling the collection, cleaning and preparation of diverse sports data sources for analysis.
    • Design contemporary sport data analyses to develop insights from diverse sets of sport data sources.
    • Craft compelling narratives and insights utilizing advanced sport data storytelling techniques to effectively engage and inform technical and nontechnical audiences.

    Learn From Sports Leaders

    The Sport Analytics Certificate online program features faculty from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. OHIO instructors are student-focused, passionate teachers who are dedicated to sharing valuable industry insights with students.

    As a student, you'll benefit from:

    • Personalized attention
    • Individualized mentorship and support
    • Industry-connected faculty to broaden your professional network

    Faculty Spotlight

    Gary Bernstein,


    Assistant Professor of Instruction in Sports Administration; Director, Master of Sports Administration Program

    Gary Bernstein is an entrepreneurial leader, teacher, coach and former nonprofit executive who brings an unparalleled set of skills and experiences to his students and clients. He has demonstrated a keen ability to identify and implement strategies aimed at elevating an entire organization. That record of success, combined with his extensive history of building and inspiring teams, will allow him to immediately and positively impact the lives of others.

    Bernstein has earned an impressive reputation for organizational leadership, teaching excellence, fundraising, consulting and executive management. His skills encompass sports marketing, strategic planning and corporate sponsorship, board and donor development and campaign fundraising, as well as event and facility management.

    In addition to being recognized for meritorious achievement in teaching and advising, Bernstein has been deeply involved in community engagement and major gift fundraising. He brings decades of practical nonprofit administration and leadership experience to his students and clients.

    Bernstein has authored numerous articles and two textbooks, “The Principles of Sport Marketing” with Sagamore Publishers and “Nonprofit Recreation and Sport Organizations: Principles and Practices of Leadership & Management” with Sentia Publishers.

    Read More About Gary Bernstein

    Gary Bernstein

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    1. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Business and Financial Occupations. Retrieved March 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm .
    2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Statisticians. Retrieved March 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes152041.htm .
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