Soon students will be able to divulge into the unexplored sports management career as the International Institute of Sports Management (IISM) along with Mumbai has decided to introduce a three-year Bachelor of Sports Management course.
The three-year course strives to develop top-class human resources for the growing sports industry with essential industry knowledge and leadership skills. The Sports Management course puts a special focus on the understanding required to pursue a successful career in this sector.
Founded by former Indian Test Cricketer Nilesh Kulkarni, the course will provide students and young professionals with a study of management for issues related to the administrative tasks, planning, organizing, managing and operating for various types of sporting ventures.
The students will be trained by leading faculties from the sports sector who will help students at IISM learn the art of sports management and offer valuable inputs based on their experience in the industry.
Speaking on the sports management courses, Nilesh Kulkarni, Founder, IISM, said,
Owing to the influx of various sporting leagues in the country, there is no doubt that the sports industry is seeing an upward surge. In order to keep pace with the demand and supply, there is a need for sports management professionals in the country at various skill levels. The holistic approach being offered by IISM in association with Mumbai University will equip students with the professional skills and proficiency necessary to lead meaningful careers within the sports industry."
The bachelor in Sport Management admission at IISM starts from Sep 2019 and will be a three-year program.