M.B.A - Sports Management

Overview:

MBA Sports Management teaches the students about how to plan, organize, control, budget, direct and lead any sports team or events, as a part of their curriculum. It is especially curated for the one who is willing to stay consistent in the field of sports, along with gaining the knowledge of management.

MBA Sports Management is a 2 year full-time postgraduate program in Sports. The course lays out an opportunity for candidates who have a keen interest in the field of sports to explore it from the business point of view. The course exposes candidates to the latest trends and happenings in the field of sports

The eligibility of the program is qualifying 3 years of Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks and above from a recognized university.

Top Colleges Offering M.B.A Sports Management:

• Azusa Pacific University
  
• East Carolina University
  
• Northwest Nazarene University
  
• Nova Southeastern University
  
• St.Thomas Aquinas College
  
• Concordia University
  
• Southern New Hampshire University
  
• Misericordia University Pennsylvania
  
• Gardner-Webb University
  

Why Study M.B.A Sports Management:

An MBA in Sports Management can help you develop specialized skills and knowledge to manage sports organizations, events, and athletes. It can also open up career opportunities in sports marketing, team management, and sports facilities management.
Here are some other reasons to study for an MBA in Sports Management:

• Network: You can expand your network with other MBA students and industry experts.
  
• Skills: You can develop skills to coordinate events, work in finance, marketing, coaching, and more.
  
• Industry: The sports market is a multibillion-dollar industry that's growing rapidly in many regions. It offers diverse opportunities for graduates, including professional sports, managing events, and corporate sponsorship.
  
• Career: An MBA in Sports Management can lead to a long and rewarding career in the NBA, NFL, MLB, EPL, NHL, and PGA, among other sports leagues.
  

Admission Procedure For M.B.A Sports Management:

Qualifying 3-years Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline 50% from a recognized university/ Entrance examination conducted by universities such as CAT/CMAT/MAT/GMATetc/ personal Interview.

Eligibility For M.B.A Sports Management:

• Candidates must have passed their 3-years Bachelor degree in any relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks and above from a recognized university.
  
• They are supposed to pass the MBA entrance examination conducted at state and national level for admission to the program
  
• Certain colleges may conduct their own aptitude test followed by personal interview and group discussion for admission.
  
• Candidates who are appearing for their final year bachelor’s degree can also apply for the course on a provisional basis.
  

Career Opportunities For M.B.A Sports Management:

After the successful completion of the program, candidates of MBA in Sports Management have a wide arena of career prospects in the field of Sports as well as Academics. The graduates have the option to start a job or else move to higher education. Both of the opportunities have been discussed below.

Jobs Opportunities After M.B.A Sports Management:

• Player Managers
  
• Sports Consultants
  
• Sports Venue Operators
  
• Sports Event Managers
  
• Sports Marketing Managers
  
• Sports Marketer
  
• Sports Manager
  
• Sports Agent
  
• NFL Agent

Top Recruiters of M.B.A Sports Management:

• Rhiti Sports
  
• Edusports
  
• Star Sports
  
• ESPN Cricinfo
  
• JSW Sports
  
• Umbro
  
• ITW Consulting Pvt Ltd
  
• IOS Sports and Entertainment
  
• SPT Sports
  
• Libero Sports
  
• KOOH Sports
  
• Sun Sports
  
• Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd
  
• Sportz Liv
  
• Sporty Solutionz
  
• Procam International
  

Syllabus For M.B.A Sports Management:

Semester I

Marketing Management
Business Statistics
Principles of Management
Organizational Behaviour
Financial Accounting
Business Environment
Business Law
Information Technology for Management
Managerial Economics
Foreign Language

Semester II

Entrepreneurship Management
Marketing Strategy & Applications
Human Resource Management
Cost & Management Accounting
Financial Management
Indian Economy
Legal Aspects of Business
Research Methodology
Production Management
Foreign Language

Semester III

Business Policy and Strategic Management
Management Information Systems
Operations Research
Business Mathematics
Sports Facilities, Planning, and Management
Contemporary Issues in Sports
Sports Media and Event Management
Sports Medicine and Nutrition
Psychology of Sports and Ethics in Business
Funding in Sports

Semester IV

Environment Management & Ethics in Business
International Business
Management Control Systems
Sports Law and Risk Management
Foundation of Amateur and Professional Endorsements in Sports
Sports Training & Conditioning
Sports Law & Risk Management
Administration of Games
Managing & Promoting Sports Events
Final Project