Indian Institute of Management (IIM) has taken a major initiative to link sports with education. Play Management for IIM’s course.
Various courses like Sports Event Manager, Sports Marketing, Sports Agent, Sports Talent Manager, Support Analyst, Media & Communication Manager have been designed.
According to experts, these courses are currently new in India, but in future, from Olympics to other national and international competitions, the benefits of this training will be seen.
IIM Rohtak is the first institute to design an international standard curriculum in sports management.
According to IIM Rohtak, international experts have also been involved in this initiative. Faculty specializing in the field of sports management from international universities such as the University of San Francisco, University of Ulster (UK), Leeds Beckett University (UK), University of Zurich (Switzerland), University of Porto (Portugal), University of New Haven (US), and Helsinki University (Finland), affiliated to IIM.
IIM Rohtak told IANS that eminent sports personalities like Ayaz Memon, Niraj Kumar, Jeev Milkha Singh, Rishi Narayan and Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi are also providing their expert guidance in training and are academic advisors of the programme.
Michael Godman, Guest Faculty, IIM Rohtak and Associate Professor, Sports Management Program, University of San Francisco, told IANS, “Sports management is a very broad and intensive preparation to contribute to the sports industry.”
“The business of sports is growing, especially in this dynamic sector as an emerging market that demands professionals who are able to compete on the field, just as athletes do on the field. My participation in this event Through this, I see India’s next generation of sports business leaders developing the necessary skills, knowledge, attitude and network.”
Professor Dheeraj Sharma, Director, IIM Rohtak, told IANS, “The sports industry is important and growing rapidly. The growing need to professionalize the sports industry creates a need for sports management professionals. The business aspects are expected to be dealt with.”
“The Sports Management program at IIM Rohtak is expected to produce professionals who have competence in various domains such as sports marketing, sports law, sports finance, event management, sports infrastructure management, sponsorship, sports organization etc. Scholarship is also being provided here. students enrolled in this course. This scholarship will encourage more sportspersons to pursue higher education from our institute,” he added.
Professor Dheeraj said that his IIM is offering Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management. If you have a passion for sports and an aptitude for management, then a career in sports management with IIM Rohtak would be a great opportunity.
Program participants are offered an innovative, specialized curriculum that is at par with any of the best sports management courses in the world. It will ensure professional development, networking and skills in areas such as sports finance, sports law, sports marketing and business and special events. The scholarship will also be available for selected participants who have represented India in Asian, Commonwealth, Olympics etc.
IIM has designed a 2 year Executive Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management. To apply for its third batch, one must have a bachelor’s degree (in any discipline), have interest in sports and be able to perform. Candidates can apply for this till 18 July. The selection process will consist of Sports Assessment Aptitude Test (Online Mode) and Online Personal Interview.
Participants will have the opportunity to undertake an MSc in Sport Management from the University of Ulster upon successful completion of this programme. Apart from the 60-credit Sports Consultancy Project (to be covered over a period of approximately 5 months), all courses will count towards the minimum credit requirement for the award of an M.Sc degree with the University of Ulster.
According to IIMs, participants from their previous batches have participated at national and international levels in various sports (cricket, badminton, basketball, tennis and others). He had taken intern assignments in various sporting events (BWF) Super Series, AFC Cup (Asian Football Confederation), Chennaiyin Football Club and many more.
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