{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Graduate Certificate in Sport Analytics", "advertisedTitle": "Graduate Certificate in Sport Analytics", "totalCreditPoints": 60, "offerYear": 2027, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "MM", "deliveryModeDescription": "Multi-Modal", "cricosCourseCode": "103841B", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": true, "instance": true, "indicativeFees": true, "startDates": true }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": [] }, "startDates": "LTU Term 1 (January 2027)", "duration": "0.5 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>The Graduate Certificate in Sport Analytics is a six-month degree for those seeking to improve their knowledge and capacity to collect, manage, analyse and present large data sets captured from sport. Learn how to use data to boost athlete performance and wellbeing. You&#39;ll get practical learning using real sport datasets and technical training in the core tools of data analysis \u2013 all delivered flexibly with a mix of online and on-campus study ideal for busy professionals.<\/p><p>The course aims to prepare you for roles in the field of sport analytics or for currently employed sport and exercise professionals looking to progress in their career with a qualification in sports analytics. 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In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and\/or employment experience.<\/p><p>Specialisation - compulsory: Sport and\/or business and\/or STEM-\/or relevant industry experience as determined by Course Coordinator<\/p>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "<div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-0\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Behavioural and relational skills<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-0\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-0\"><p>\u20ac\u2039Students must demonstrate appropriate behavioural and interpersonal communication skills that will allow them to manage learning environments given varied teaching methods and diverse staff and student backgrounds and perspectives.\u20ac\u2039 <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Cognition<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-1\"><p>Students must be able to follow instruction, seek out and use retained knowledge to make appropriate decisions and actions as they progress through their course. They must be able to sustain their attention during practical learning activities and to complete complex assessment tasks. <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-2\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Sensory (visual, auditory, tactile, olfaction)<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-2\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-2\"><p>Students must be able to manipulate, analyse, visualise and present data for interpretation and communication <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h4> <button id=\"check-core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"core-participation-req-3\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\">Strength and mobility<\/span> <\/button> <\/h4> <div id=\"core-participation-req-3\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-core-participation-req-3\"><p>Students must be able manage computer hardware and software. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>", "engReq": "<p><span>6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.<\/span><\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Sport Analytics, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >Year 1<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">60 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from Core<\/li> <li><b>30 credit points<\/b> from chosen Prescribed electives<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE4DBF\" target=\"_blank\">DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE4DBF<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPE5PSA\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES OF SPORT ANALYTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> SPE5PSA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HCSA\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-11\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-11\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Prescribed elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-11\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-11\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A prescribed elective is an elective tied to your discipline, course, major or activity. You\u2019ll choose your electives from a curated list of subjects, enabling you to tailor your studies while staying aligned with your course goals. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPE5ASA\" target=\"_blank\">ADVANCED SPORT ANALYTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> SPE5ASA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPE5AMS\" target=\"_blank\">ANALYTICAL METHODS IN SPORT<\/a><\/td> <td> SPE5AMS<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/CSE4IP\" target=\"_blank\">INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING<\/a><\/td> <td> CSE4IP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS5PA\" target=\"_blank\">PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS5PA<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPE5SAP\" target=\"_blank\">SPORT ANALYTICS IN PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> SPE5SAP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/SPE5SDC\" target=\"_blank\">SPORT DATA CAPTURE<\/a><\/td> <td> SPE5SDC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HCSA\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and apply skills autonomously or in a team to a range of sport analytics problems and performance analysis settings.<\/li><li>Critically appraise data collection technology to make informed decisions and evaluate complex ideas.<\/li><li>Evaluate own knowledge and analysis skills to plan and implement appropriate continuing development activities.<\/li><li>Communicate knowledge and ideas to diverse stakeholders using a range of communication strategies and visual analytic tools.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>The rise of innovative technologies and the growing need for insights and performance evaluation have created significant opportunities for sport analysts and data scientists. 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