Sports management is a field of business that deals with the management, finance, marketing and administrative techniques in the field of sports and recreation. The sports management courses train students to understand the business dynamics and applications of the sports industry. As one moves up the ladder, numerous professionals are playing their part behind the screen consisting of sports administrators, facility managers, information experts and sports economists.
\nThe sports management course empowers students to take up a career with organizations ranging from college level to professional sports organizations.
\nAvailable job roles: sports agent, sports manager, sports medicine professional, sports information director, sports marketing specialist, event\/facility manager, sports commentator\/journalist, sports celebrity manager.
\nKey skills required: Technical knowledge, emotional intelligence, interpersonal relationship, patience, teamwork, communication, leadership, organizational skills, management aptitude.<\/p>\n
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\nStudents wanting to pursue a career in sports management can explore the following pathways:
\nPath 1: Class XII in any stream; BA (Sports Management) or BBA (Sports Management); MBA (Sports Management).
\nPath 2: Class XII in any stream; Graduation with any stream; PG Diploma in Sports Management\/ MBA (Sports Management).<\/p>\n
\nSome of the top colleges in India and abroad for Sports Management are listed below:<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 National Academy of Sports Management, Mumbai
\n\u2022 International Institute of Sports Management, Mumbai
\n\u2022 Lakshmi Bai National University of Physical Education, Gwalior
\n\u2022 Tamil Nadu Physical Education & Sports University, Chennai
\n\u2022 IISWBM, Kolkata<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Southern New Hampshire University, United States
\n\u2022 Loughborough University, United Kingdom
\n\u2022 EU Business School \u2013 Barcelona, Spain
\n\u2022 The University of Queensland, Australia
\n\u2022 University of Ljubljana, Slovenia<\/p>\n
\nPros: Work with big brands, independent work, diverse field.
\nCons: Tough job market, long hours, odd work hours.<\/p>\n
\nSome of the top recruiters of sports management professionals are: BCCI, ISL, IPL, Sports Authority of India, Indian Olympic Association, other sports associations, IMG-Reliance, IOS SPorts and Entertainment, Baseline Ventures, Procam International, JSW Sports, Sporty Solutions, Rhiti Sports, CIALFO Solutions, Dark Horse Sports, Fanatic Sports, Playo, Chauka etc.<\/p>\n