A Sports Manager plays a vital role in getting support, overseeing athletic activities, and dealing with the business side of a sport Managers are responsible for ensuring that athletes have the required resources to train effectively.
Personal Competencies
• You enioy sports
• You like to work in teams
• You can comfortably talk with everyone
• You are quick to take on new responsibilities
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BBA/ B.Com) in Business Management/Sports Management
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MBA/M.Com) in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Sports Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Management.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University Of Technology, Kolkata
2. Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata
3. Indian Institutes of Management, Rohtak, Haryana
4. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
5. Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Raiasthan
6. Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar
7. SNDT Womens University, Mumbai
8. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. International Institute Of Sports & Management, Mumbai
2. George College, Kolkata
3, Ironwood Sports Management Global Academy, Mumbai
4. Syamaprasad Institute of Technology and Management, Kolkata
5. School of Management Dr. DY Patil University, Pune
6. KJ Somaiya Institute Of Management, Mumbai
7. MIT School of Management, Pune
8. ISBR Business School, Bengaluru
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 2,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com- This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Professional sports teams, Minor league teams, College or high school level athletics etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business of sports management.
Work Environment: You will work in an office setting, but during an athletic season, you may be required to travel for events and/or work extended hours. You are likely to hold meetings with other athletics professionals, team members, media persons or partners. While you will be working regular hours, you are likely to put in more hours during sports season.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Manager → Sports Manager
OR
Assistant Manager → Sports Manager → Sports Director
OR
Assistant Manager → Sports Manager → CEO of own business
Expected Income
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Sports Manager or Agent ranges between INR 64,185 -1,10,592* per month.
Wilbur Lasrado is player Relation Manager with Inventive Sports UK He has a Bachelor's in Management Studies The 25-year-old is considered one of the most prominent agents in Indian football. He has been managers of players such as Aaron D'costa, Augustin Fernandes, Alesh Sawant, Sanjay Balmuchu, Biaklian Paite and Abhishek Das among others.*
SPORTS AGENT/MANAGER
NCS Code: NA | M012• You enioy sports
• You like to work in teams
• You can comfortably talk with everyone
• You are quick to take on new responsibilities
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BBA/ B.Com) in Business Management/Sports Management
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MBA/M.Com) in the same field
OR
Pursue a Diploma in Sports Management
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Management.
This list of institutes is indicative only
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University Of Technology, Kolkata
2. Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata
3. Indian Institutes of Management, Rohtak, Haryana
4. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
5. Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Raiasthan
6. Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar
7. SNDT Womens University, Mumbai
8. Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. International Institute Of Sports & Management, Mumbai
2. George College, Kolkata
3, Ironwood Sports Management Global Academy, Mumbai
4. Syamaprasad Institute of Technology and Management, Kolkata
5. School of Management Dr. DY Patil University, Pune
6. KJ Somaiya Institute Of Management, Mumbai
7. MIT School of Management, Pune
8. ISBR Business School, Bengaluru
Information on institute ranking is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Ranking/2023/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 2,00,000*
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE schemes and state schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com - This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA). Students can view, apply and track the education loan applications on the website.
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Professional sports teams, Minor league teams, College or high school level athletics etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business of sports management.
Work Environment: You will work in an office setting, but during an athletic season, you may be required to travel for events and/or work extended hours. You are likely to hold meetings with other athletics professionals, team members, media persons or partners. While you will be working regular hours, you are likely to put in more hours during sports season.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Manager → Sports Manager
OR
Assistant Manager → Sports Manager → Sports Director
OR
Assistant Manager → Sports Manager → CEO of own business
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
The approx. salary of a Sports Manager or Agent ranges between INR 64,185 -1,10,592* per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/sports-management/india
Experts from the field
Wilbur Lasrado is player Relation Manager with Inventive Sports UK He has a Bachelor's in Management Studies The 25-year-old is considered one of the most prominent agents in Indian football. He has been managers of players such as Aaron D'costa, Augustin Fernandes, Alesh Sawant, Sanjay Balmuchu, Biaklian Paite and Abhishek Das among others.*
Source: https://vvww.wionews.com/sports/making-a-football-agent-Wilbur-Iasrado-342430
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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