Sports Analytics

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics is designed to prepare students to carry out sophisticated data analytics in the sports industry. Students will learn how to frame problems in sports, collect and analyze data, perform visualization, hypothesis testing, and multivariate approaches, and communicate results to a lay audience.听听

At a Glance

How many courses?


Four courses鈥攁ll required.

How much will it cost?


$17,880 based on completing all courses during the听2025鈥�2026 Academic Year.

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Curriculum

Core Courses

Complete all of the following courses:

Course #Course Title
ADEC 7310Data Analysis
ADEC 7320Econometrics
ADSA 8015Sports Analytics

Electives

Complete one of the following courses:

Course #Course Title
ADSA 7501Survey of Sports Administration
ADSA 7502Sports Marketing and Communication
ADSA 7503Sports Finance


Apply

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Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.听

Please note that non-US citizens are not able to receive听a valid student visa for enrollment in a certificate program.听 If you need a student visa to study in the US, please select an eligible masters degree.

Online Application

While online submission is preferred, if you need to mail materials, please send to:

Boston College
Woods College of Advancing Studies听Admissions Office
St. Mary's Hall South
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

Application Timeline

Entrance TermApplication Due DateDecision Letter Sent By
FallEarly Deadline: May 1May 15
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Regular Deadline:听August 15

(International students applying for the fall semester must submit an application by June 15.)

August 30
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Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Spring听

Early Deadline: October 15

(International students applying for the spring semester must submit an application by October 15.)

October 30
听Regular Deadline: January 5January 15
听Rolling admissions: after Regular DeadlineApplications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
SummerEarly Deadline: March 1March 15
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Regular Deadline:听April 1

(International students applying for the summer term must submit an application by March 1.)

April 15
听Rolling admissions:听after Regular DeadlineApplications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Academic transcripts

Bachelor鈥檚 degree from an accredited college/university (minimum GPA 3.0)

Applicants whose undergraduate GPA falls below 3.0 will be considered for admission. Applications will be considered in light of other factors, including letters of reference and personal statement.听听

Personal Statement

To be uploaded to your online Application Form.

In 500-750 words, describe your academic and professional goals, any experience relevant to this program, and your future plans, expectations, and aspirations.

Application Fee

Application fee: There is no application fee.

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Required

Letter of Recommendation

Submitted with application.

Please note: Letters of recommendations should be provided by Professional or Academic recommenders.

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