Question

Sports management is an upcoming career in sports. Discuss in detail about this career option. 

Answer 1

Sports management is an interesting new career in the sports business. It involves handling the operations of sports organisations, athletes, and events, as well as marketing and development. Sports management is a profitable and fulfilling vocation as the sports industry grows globally and demands specialists who can handle complex sports. 

1. Courses
   1. Diploma in Sports Management.
   2. Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management.
   3. Bachelor's in Sports Management.
   4. Master's in Sports Management.
2. Names of some Institutes and the Courses they Offer
   1. Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, offers a one-year PGDSM (Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management).
   2. Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science, New Delhi; offers a one-year PGDSM (Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management).
   3. Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management (IISWBM) conducts a one-year full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management.
   4. University of Technology and Management (UTM), Shillong, Meghalaya offers 1-year PGDM in Sports Management.
   5. National Academy of Sports Management (NASM) offers a 2-year MBA in Sports Management, 3-year BBA in Sports Management, 1-year Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Management (PGDSM), 1-year Diploma in Sports Management.
   6. National Academy of Sports Management, Mumbai offers BBA in Sports Management.
   7. George College, Kolkata, West Bengal offers BA in Sports Management.
3. Educational Qualification and Eligibility
   
   1. Diploma in Sports Management (1 year) - Senior Secondary + 2.
   2. Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management (1 year) -  Any bachelor’s degree.
   3. Bachelor's in Sports Management (3 years) - Senior Secondary + 2.
   4. Masters in Sports 'Management (2 years) Any bachelor's degree.
   5. Golf - Thiruvananthapuram.
4. Job Opportunities: School/college sports department, professional sports team, sports marketing and management firms, sport communications and news media firms, corporate sponsorship and advertising firms, sporting goods companies, sports arenas, sports federations, community recreation sports programs, agency sports programs, and private club sports programs.
5. Responsibilities
   1. To manage budgets and coordinate with players or clients and owners or marketers on commercial matters.
   2. To get advertisement deals and contracts which receive the maximum coverage for clients.
   3. To apply concepts of management and business to the world of sports.
   4. To liaise with multiple stakeholders on behalf of clients.
   5. To manage and coordinate media interactions for the clients.
   6. To plan and manage marketing and branding campaigns for clients.
   7. To negotiate or approve contracts and agreements.
6. Beneficial Qualities
   1. Good and effective communication skills.
   2. Excellent organisational ability.
   3. Able to develop good public relations.
   4. Excellent marketing, negotiation, and business skills.