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Aspiring Sports Management Career in India: What's Next for My 10th Grade Son?

Nayagam P P |4081 Answers |Ask -Follow

Career Counsellor - Answered on Dec 12, 2024

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Question by Smit on Dec 11, 2024Hindi

Sir, can you please share your advice on a career in sports management in India? My son (now in 10th) wish to have a career in sports management field. What are the courses available in India and where? What stream should he select in 11th which will help him to do degree in sports management?

Ans: Sports management is a promising career option in India, as it involves managing and promoting sports teams, events, facilities, and organizations. It includes roles in marketing, sponsorship, operations, event management, talent management, and analytics within the sports sector. An ideal stream for 11th and 12th-grade students is Commerce, as it includes subjects like Business Studies and Economics. Other options include Physical Education, Economics, and Mathematics.

Undergraduate courses in sports management include BBA in Sports Management, Bachelor of Sports Management (BSM), B.Sc in Sports Science, and B.Com. Please check the websites of some top institutes/colleges, offering sports management courses that include the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM), Symbiosis School of Sports Sciences, National Academy of Sports Management (NASM), LPU, MIT-WPU, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, and Amity School of Sports Sciences.

Career opportunities in sports management include event management, sports marketing, talent management, sports analytics, and facility management. To develop skills, encourage leadership, teamwork, communication, analytical thinking, and networking within the sports community. Additional recommendations include extracurricular activities and short-term courses in sports analytics, marketing, or event management.