Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics for Sport Performance

About the course

This graduate certificate builds practical capability in data analytics applied to sport performance. You’ll learn to analyse, visualise and interpret performance data using programming, and translate insights for technical and non-technical stakeholders. The course draws on current research and industry-led approaches to support evidence-based decision-making in high-performance sport contexts. It is designed as a Graduate Certificate in IT & Computer Science focused on sports analytics.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles where data and sport intersect, using analytics to improve training, match strategy and athlete monitoring. Potential pathways include sports performance analyst, data analyst in sport organisations, insights/BI roles supporting teams and high-performance programs, and analytics roles with sport-technology providers. The credential also supports further postgraduate study in data/analytics. It is a Graduate Certificate in IT & Computer Science tailored to sport performance environments.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)