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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.

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      COURSE DETAILS

       Semester ISemester II
      Core CourseBusiness EconomicsOperations 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 ElectiveOpen ElectiveOpen Elective
      Skill Enhancement CourseBusiness Communication & Report WritingSports Store Management Skills
      Skill Enhancement CourseBusiness Research Methods 
      Project Centric Learning PCL 1PCL 1

       Semester IIISemester IV
      Core CourseStrategic ManagementIndian Economic Policies and Reforms
      Operations & Project Management
      Business Law and Corporate Governance
      Discipline Specific Elective -1Sports Leadership and Team ManagementE-Sports Management
      -OR--OR-
      Leadership in SportsService Management
      Discipline Specific Elective -2Corporate Governance and Sustainability in Sports SectorBrand Management in Sports
      -OR--OR-
      Sports EconomicsSports Media
      Discipline Specific Elective -3E – Commerce for SportsIntegrated Marketing Communication in Sports
      -OR--OR-
      Sports Broadcasting and PublicationFair Competition in Sport
      Discipline Specific Elective -4Sports Sponsorship and MerchandizingSports Analytics
       -OR-
      Consumer Behaviour and Customer Relationship ManagementSports Psychology
      Skill Enhancement CourseSocial Media Management Skill in SportsNegotiation Skills in Sports Management
      Project Centric Learning 1PCL 2PCL 2
      Master ThesisThesisFinal 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
      ❯❯ 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.

      ADMISSIONS AND CAMPUS

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