{"id":3137,"date":"2024-07-23T20:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T14:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/?p=3137"},"modified":"2024-07-23T19:58:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T14:28:27","slug":"sports-management-career-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/sports-management-career-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing the Game: All About a Career in Sports Management"},"content":{"rendered":"

When watching sports people forget to eat, drink, sleep, or shower. Children wait for the clock to strike 6 pm, and rush to the pitch\/court to play their favourite sport. Even those who don\u2019t play sports are affected by the glamorous sports industry!<\/span><\/p>\n

India as a nation is a breeding ground for sports, and now with a growing number of sports leagues coming up for a wide range of sports, such as Indian Premier League, Hockey Premier League, Indian Super league, Pro Kabaddi league, etc. opportunities in this sector abound.<\/span><\/p>\n

While most people who dream of a career in sports wish to represent their country on the field at national and international tournaments, playing a sport is not the only way to be a part of it. There are others who have the requisite knowledge and understanding of the game but work behind the scene to organize matches, monitor team finances, negotiate contracts of athletes, etc. All in all, sports managers are required to manage all the key aspects related to the business and governance of sports at all levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, if you are passionate about sports and want to handle the business side of the game, then Sports Management could be an exciting career option for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s uncover the path, colleges, and scope of a career in Sports Management!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Pursue a Career in Sports Management in India?<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s have a look at the steps you need to follow to build a career in the swiftly emerging field of Sports Management.<\/p>\n

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Step 1: Opt for any Stream after Class 10th<\/h4>\n

To pursue a career in sports management, you can opt for any subjects in your class 12th, however, it is advisable to take up commerce related ones. These include subjects like Business Studies, Economics, Accountancy, etc., which help to set up a foundation for students to understand business practices and acquire a deeper knowledge and understanding of business processes, as well as an awareness of global business issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Step 2: Pursue a BBA, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management<\/h4>\n

To jumpstart your career in Sports Management, the best program to pursue at your undergraduate level is a bachelor\u2019s degree in Sports Management<\/strong>. BBA\/B.A. in Sports Management is a full-fledged three-year degree course. Being a professional course, it offers students the opportunity to undertake professional projects and focuses on providing industry-specific knowledge related to marketing management, sports planning, sports funding, sports law, ethics, risk management, as well as the principles and practices of business in the sports industry. But fret not, if you don\u2019t pursue a specialized course in sports management during your under graduation, then you can pursue a general BBA<\/strong> course followed by a master\u2019s degree in sports management.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Some of the leading colleges that provide BBA\/ B.A. in Sports Management are:<\/h5>\n