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MBA in
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
MBA in
Sports Management
In the realm of sports, you
don't need to be a skilled athlete to be an integral part of the industry. Whether
your heart beats for management or marketing, or any other facet of this dynamic
field, you can pursue your passion while contributing to the success of the
industry.
Sports Management is a dynamic and multifaceted field that encompasses the strategic
planning, organization, and administration of various aspects within the world of
sports.
OVERVIEW
An MBA in Sports Management
equips you with a deep understanding of the sports industry, excellent leadership
and communication skills, and the ability to adapt to the ever-evolving landscape of
sports.
MBA ESG India offers the MBA in Sports Management program in Bengaluru and Pune
campuses.
It is designed to offer students a comprehensive and practical education in the
foundations of sports management. The program offers a mix of classroom training
& industry collaboration.
BENEFITS OF STUDYING
MBA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
BENEFITS OF STUDYING
MBA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
An MBA in any domain helps you move from technical to leadership roles in an industry. MBA in sports management is a specialized course focused towards developing managers & leaders in sports industry.
GROWTH IN sports INDUSTRY
Indian Sports industry projected to reach US $ 100 bn by 2027. Over 1 Lakhs jobs have been created e-sports industry in FY 23 alone in India. These are some indicators which show tremendous growth in the coming future.
Growing Demand for Talented Sports Professionals
With India emerging as the hub for professional sports, both traditional and non-traditional, there is a growing demand for quality, professionals to manage players and the business surrounding it.
PURSUE YOUR PASSION
Getting a chance to make your passion a profession is a rare privilege. The chances to succeed in one’s career are higher if one loves the profession, they are part of.
NETWORKING
One gets to work with sports celebrities and experts in the field. A very niche domain where networking can work wonders in one’s career.
TRAVEL
As an added perk, one gets to travel and explore multiple locations and the sports events happen across the world.
MBA PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS
The MBA in Sports Management programme shall be for a duration of four semesters, spread over a period of two years covering various aspects related to business management
MBA PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS
The MBA in Sports Management programme shall be for a duration of four semesters, spread over a period of two years covering various aspects related to business management
French pedagogy
French pedagogy is renowned for its emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and holistic learning.
Industry Experts as Faculty
Up to 20% of the course is taught by French Faculty as part of sectoral immersion. In addition, there are Master Classes and Guest Lectures conducted by Industry CXOs.
Global Immersion Program
A two-week global immersion program at Paris for a ringside view of French sports culture and administration of sports.
Dual Credential Degree Program
MBA Degree from a reputed Indian University Partner and a completion certificate from MBA ESG Paris is awarded.
Learning by Doing
A unique teaching methodology which involves students conceptualising, curate, and execute projects in partnership with Industry.
Industry Collaboration
2 internships – Summer (4-8 weeks) and winter (2-4 weeks) as part of the curriculum.
French pedagogy
French pedagogy is renowned for its emphasis on critical thinking, creativity, and holistic learning.
Industry Experts as Faculty
Up to 20% of the course is taught by French Faculty as part of sectoral immersion. In addition, there are Master Classes and Guest Lectures conducted by Industry CXOs.
Global Immersion Program
A two-week global immersion program at Paris for a ringside view of French sports culture and administration of sports.
Dual Credential Degree Program
An MBA Degree from a reputed Indian University Partner and a completion certificate from MBA ESG Paris is awarded.
Learning by Doing
A unique teaching methodology which involves students conceptualising, curating, and executing projects in partnership with Industry.
Industry Collaboration
2 internships – Summer (4-8 weeks) and winter (2-4 weeks) as part of the curriculum.
MBA PROGRAMS curriculum
The MBA in Sports Management programme shall be for a duration of four semesters, spread over a period of two years covering various aspects related to business management.
CORE COURSES
Mandatory courses that provide students with strong foundational concepts of business and management.
SPECIALIZATION SPECIFIC COURSES
Allows students to get a deeper understanding and expertise in their area of specialization.
INTERNSHIP
Students are mandatorily required to take up the 6-8 weeks of the internship program at the end of semester 2.
CAPSTONE PROJECT
A capstone project or thesis, providing an opportunity to apply student’s knowledge to a real-world business problem.
COURSE DETAILS
| Semester I | Semester II | |
| Core Course | Business Economics | Operations Research |
| Statistics for Managers | ||
| Universal Values and Sustainability | ||
| Financial Reporting, Statements and Analysis | ||
| Marketing Management | ||
| Employee Behavior and Human Resource Practices | ||
| Discipline Specific | Sports Marketing | |
| Indian Sports Management Activities | ||
| Sports Management and Diplomacy | ||
| Discipline Specific Elective -1 | Sports Event and Facility Management | |
| -OR- | ||
| Ethics in Sports | ||
| Discipline Specific Elective -2 | Sports Financing | |
| -OR- | ||
| Sports Law | ||
| Open Elective | Open Elective | Open Elective |
| Skill Enhancement Course | Business Communication & Report Writing | Sports Store Management Skills |
| Skill Enhancement Course | Business Research Methods | |
| Project Centric Learning | PCL 1 | PCL 1 |
| Semester III | Semester IV | |
| Core Course | Strategic Management | Indian Economic Policies and Reforms |
| Operations & Project Management | ||
| Business Law and Corporate Governance | ||
| Discipline Specific Elective -1 | Sports Leadership and Team Management | E-Sports Management |
| -OR- | -OR- | |
| Leadership in Sports | Service Management | |
| Discipline Specific Elective -2 | Corporate Governance and Sustainability in Sports Sector | Brand Management in Sports |
| -OR- | -OR- | |
| Sports Economics | Sports Media | |
| Discipline Specific Elective -3 | E – Commerce for Sports | Integrated Marketing Communication in Sports |
| -OR- | -OR- | |
| Sports Broadcasting and Publication | Fair Competition in Sport | |
| Discipline Specific Elective -4 | Sports Sponsorship and Merchandizing | Sports Analytics |
| -OR- | ||
| Consumer Behaviour and Customer Relationship Management | Sports Psychology | |
| Skill Enhancement Course | Social Media Management Skill in Sports | Negotiation Skills in Sports Management |
| Project Centric Learning 1 | PCL 2 | PCL 2 |
| Master Thesis | Thesis | Final Thesis |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Sports Management involves a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing sports events, managing athletes and teams, marketing and promotion, facility management, and financial planning.
Some of the career opportunities post doing MBA in Sports Management
❯❯
Sports
Manager
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Professional
Sports Agents
❯❯
Sports
Events Organizer
❯❯
Player
Contract Managers
❯❯
Team
Manager/ Athlete Manager
❯❯
Sports
Facilities and Operations Manager
❯❯
Sports
and Fitness Program Coordinators
❯❯
Sports
Brand Sponsorship Managers
❯❯
Equipment
/ Health Club Managers
❯❯
Sports
Media Managers
❯❯
Sports
Business Development Managers
❯❯
Sports
Marketing
❯❯
Sports
Consultant
❯❯
Sponsoring,
Partnerships, and Merchandising Manager
and
many more…
❯❯
Sports
Manager
❯❯
Professional
Sports Agents
❯❯
Sports
Events Organizer
❯❯
Player
Contract Managers
❯❯
Team
Manager/ Athlete Manager
❯❯
Sports
Facilities and Operations Manager
❯❯
Sports
and Fitness Program Coordinators
❯❯
Sports
Brand Sponsorship Managers
❯❯
Equipment
/ Health Club Managers
❯❯
Sports
Media Managers
❯❯
Sports
Business Development Managers
❯❯
Sports
Marketing
❯❯
Sports
Consultant
❯❯
Sponsoring,
Partnerships, and Merchandising Manager
and many more…
PLACEMENT STATISTICS
| YEAR | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Package (in Rs. Lpa) |
6 | 6 | 5.2 | 6 | 7.5 |
➤
100%
of Batch Placed
➤
Median
salary – INR 6 Lpa
➤
Average
salary secured by student above 20% Industry average*
(source : PayScale reports)
TOP RECRUITERS
ADMISSIONS
The Academic Session for MBA in Sports Management begins in June, every year for the program.
Application for Academic Session (AY 25-27) starts from September’24.
ELIGIBILITY
❯❯ Graduate (any stream) with 50% and above score across academics
❯❯ Final Year Graduates subjected to scoring 50% graduation score at time of admission.
Process
ADMISSIONS
MBA ESG offers 2-year Full Time MBA Program across different specialization. The Academic Session begins from June, every year for the program.
Application for Academic Session (AY 25-27) starts from October’24.
ELIGIBILITY
❯❯ Graduate (any stream) with 50% and above score across academics.
❯❯ Final Year Graduates subjected to scoring 50% graduation score at time of admission.
process
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
SCHOLARSHIP and Financial Aid
MBA ESG, India is proud to present our 100% tuition fee waiver scholarships for the bright young minds through its flagship iLEAD Scholarship.
The purpose of the iLEAD Scholarship is to encourage youth to define, conceptualize and articulate problems and recommend innovative, adaptive, and disruptive solutions through exploration, learning (collective or individual), and empowering themselves to be a change maker
Applicable For
All the applicants who would apply for Scholarship
Eligibility
Students securing an aggregate of 80% marks throughout in academics
OR
Extraordinary performance in sports, performing arts, and other extracurricular activities
Scholarships will be allotted in merit order to eligible candidates
Applicable For
All the applicants who would apply for Scholarship
Eligibility
Students securing an aggregate of 80% marks throughout in academics
OR
Extraordinary performance in sports, performing arts, and other extracurricular activities
Scholarships will be allotted in merit order to eligible candidates
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
MBA in Sports
Management is 2-year specialized program that focuses on developing
business skills tailored for the sports industry. Whether it’s
coordinating a major sporting event, negotiating player contracts, or
developing marketing strategies to engage fans, sports management
professionals are integral to the success and growth of the sports
industry at all levels.
Yes! The
eligibility criteria to apply for the course in MBA ESG is Graduation
marks > 50% along with other passing exams (10th
& 12th).
The starting
salary for a fresher range from INR 4 to 10 Lpa. However, the career
growth and increments are steep post the first experience.
MBA ESG
provides the MBA degree in association with reputed Indian Universities.
The Bangalore campus is associated with Jain University. The Pune campus
is associated with Ajeenkya DY Patil University.
The admission
process starts from early September and goes till Feb end. However, keep
a look out at admissions page for dates.
Multiple
opportunities in field of Sports Management – sports marketing,
event management, administration, athlete representation, facility
management, analytics, media/broadcasting, and consulting etc.
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ADMISSIONS AND CAMPUS
Bengaluru Campus
Alliance University City Campus 2, Dollar Scheme Colony, 1st Stage, BTM 1st Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068
