Master of Sport Analytics

Designed in collaboration with industry, La Trobe's Master of Sport Analytics gives you the skills and experience needed to excel in this exciting and fast-growing industry. It's an ideal choice if you're already working in sport and want to upskill, or have an interest in data analytics and want to apply your knowledge to sport. Whatever your background, our academics and industry partners will support you to succeed.Learn how to use data to boost athlete performance and wellbeing. You'll get hands-on experience with industry-standard technologies, such as wearable sensors (Catapult GPS and IMeasureU accelerometers), computer vision and video annotation software (Keemotion and Sportscode), and athlete management systems.Expertly evaluate and apply professional knowledge and skills autonomously or in a team to a range of sport analytics problems and performance analysis settings,Critically appraise data collection technology and innovations to make informed decisions and solve complex problems, Engage in continuous professional development through reflective practice, self-directed learning and the development of new skills and analysis techniques.New technologies and growing demand for insights and performance analysis have created exciting opportunities for sport analysts. Employers in a range of industries – including sport technology companies, gaming and sport clubs – are looking for people with specialised sport analysis skills.

PrerequisitesSuccessful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).Prior learning developed through relevant work experience or professional accreditation, where it is deemed to be at least equivalent to that obtained through a Bachelor degree, may be considered. 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.Specialisation - compulsory: Sport and/or business and/or STEM-/or relevant industry experience as determined by Course Coordinator