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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

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

YEAR-1

	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

YEAR-2

	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 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

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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

ELIGIBILITY

Process

ADMISSIONS

ELIGIBILITY

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

1.What is MBA in Sports Management?

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.

2. Can I do MBA in sports management after engineering?

Yes! The eligibility criteria to apply for the course in MBA ESG is Graduation marks > 50% along with other passing exams (10th & 12th).

3. What is the salary after MBA in sports management?

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.

4. Which university does MBA ESG college belong to?

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.

5. When is the last date to apply for MBA admissions?

The admission process starts from early September and goes till Feb end. However, keep a look out at admissions page for dates.

6. What are the career options after graduation?

Multiple opportunities in field of Sports Management – sports marketing, event management, administration, athlete representation, facility management, analytics, media/broadcasting, and consulting etc.

QUICK LINKS

MBA COURSES

BBA COURSES

ADMISSIONS AND CAMPUS

Bengaluru Campus

Alliance University City Campus 2, 36th Main Rd, BTM 1st Stage, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560068

Pune Campus

DY Patil Knowledge City Road, Via Lohgaon, Airport Rd, Charholi Budruk, Pune, Maharashtra - 412105

MBA in SPORTS MANAGEMENT

MBA in Sports Management

OVERVIEW

BENEFITS OF STUDYING MBA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT

BENEFITS OF STUDYING MBA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT

GROWTH IN sports INDUSTRY

Growing Demand for Talented Sports Professionals

PURSUE YOUR PASSION

NETWORKING

TRAVEL

MBA PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS

MBA PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS

French pedagogy

Industry Experts as Faculty

Global Immersion Program

Dual Credential Degree Program

Learning by Doing

Industry Collaboration

French pedagogy

Industry Experts as Faculty

Global Immersion Program

Dual Credential Degree Program

Learning by Doing

Industry Collaboration

MBA PROGRAMS curriculum

CORE COURSES

SPECIALIZATION SPECIFIC COURSES

INTERNSHIP

CAPSTONE PROJECT

COURSE DETAILS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Some of the career opportunities post doing MBA in Sports Management

PLACEMENT STATISTICS

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

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

QUICK LINKS

MBA COURSES

BBA COURSES

ADMISSIONS AND CAMPUS

Bengaluru Campus

Pune Campus

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MBA in
SPORTS MANAGEMENT

MBA in
Sports Management

BENEFITS OF STUDYING
MBA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT

BENEFITS OF STUDYING
MBA IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT