From the growth of fantasy sports to the role data now plays in professional and collegiate sports operations, sport analytics is a field on the rise. Wilmington University’s certificate provides you with a well-rounded understanding of sports management and business analytics. The courses in our Sport Analytics program will give you cross-disciplinary exposure and insight into sports operations, the application of analytics in sports, and how to use big data.
Today’s sports management roles are now data intensive. As analytics shape sports management, the importance of possessing the skills necessary to harness data and evaluative new technology are increasingly important. The Sport Analytics certificate is designed to make you a successful sports manager with the analytical skills for measuring the impact and opportunities that emerging technologies can have on your organization.
This program answers the real-world demand for professionals with this specialized capability. The Sport Analytics certificate’s 15 credits of professionally informed coursework give you the skills hiring managers are looking for, in addition to a well-rounded knowledge of business statistics, market research, and data tools to set you apart from the competition.
Many team executives and sports department directors have backgrounds exclusively in business or analytics. As the industry continues to grow, professionals with competencies in sports and data will become the next generation of senior-level executives and managers due to their ability to make important business decisions with informed data – a business model now followed by nearly all organizations.
Earn this Dual-Credit Certificate and apply the credits to a related WilmU degree program! Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE lets you earn multiple credentials simultaneously — accelerating your education goals and making your credits even more valuable. Learn more about WilmU's Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™.
Wilmington University certificate programs teach you the subject-specific knowledge you need to advance in your career or to simply explore a new field. Build skills that can give you greater opportunities in your evolving field today. Many WilmU certificate programs can be completed online or at several of our face-to-face locations!
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