MBA (Master of Business Administration) Sports Management Subjects, Syllabus and Books

What is the MBA Sports Management Syllabus?

MBA Sports Management syllabus is especially curated for the one who is willing to stay consistent in the field of sports, along with gaining the knowledge of management. The curriculum of this course requires students to read core MBA subjects like Principles of Management, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, etc.

However, throughout these 2 years tenure of the course, students are taught how to plan, organize, control, budget, direct and lead any sports team or events, as a part of their curriculum.

Some of the main MBA Sports Management subjects are Sports Law and Risk Management, Sports Training & Conditioning, Sports Facilities, Planning, and Management, Sports Media and Event Management, Administration of Games, Managing & Promoting Sports Events, etc.

The practical part in the MBA Sports Management syllabus makes the aspirants practice Public speaking, Negotiation skills, Time-management skills, Data analysis and research skills, Presentation skills, Report-writing skills, Problem-solving and decision-making skills, etc

Apart from getting the above mentioned practical skills, aspirants need to submit several case studies and presentations on the topics given by the respective universities at regular intervals.

Top MBA Sports Management colleges in India may make internships compulsory for the students under top sports companies like GroupM, IMG, Rhiti Sports,Edusports,Star Sports, Sun Sports, Decathlon Sports India Pvt Ltd, etc.

What are the MBA Sports Management Subjects?

Tabulated below is the semester wise MBA Sports Management subjects, followed commonly by all the top universities for the entire course duration

Semester I	Semester II
Marketing Management	Entrepreneurship Management
Business Statistics	Marketing Strategy & Applications
Principles of Management	Human Resource Management
Organizational Behaviour	Cost & Management Accounting
Financial Accounting	Financial Management
Business Environment	Indian Economy
Business Law	Legal Aspects of Business
Information Technology for Management	Research Methodology
Managerial Economics	Production Management
Foreign Language	Foreign Language
Semester III	Semester IV
Business Policy and Strategic Management	Environment Management & Ethics in Business
Management Information Systems	International Business
Operations Research	Management Control Systems
Business Mathematics	Sports Law and Risk Management (I)
Sports Facilities, Planning, and Management	Foundation of Amateur and Professional Endorsements in Sports
Contemporary Issues in Sports	Sports Training & Conditioning
Sports Media and Event Management	Sports Law & Risk Management (II)
Sports Medicine and Nutrition	Administration of Games
Psychology of Sports and Ethics in Business	Managing & Promoting Sports Events
Funding in Sports	Final Project

However, there can be slight changes in the above mentioned syllabus, depending on the university one selects.

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Case Study Topics

Following in the table are some of the common topics given to the students pursuing MBA Sports Management for preparing case studies and presentations.

Sports Organization like CAB, IFA, Bengal Lawn Tennis Association, SAI etc	Sports Organization’s Operating Environment
Promoting national & International Sporting events	Importance of IMC in promoting Sports Events Successfully
Role of Advertising, PR etc.	Managing Sporting Bodies
Management of Sports facilities – Stadiums , Tents , Recreation facilities.	Details of Sponsorship Agreement in National and International sports bodies
Successful Leadership from Sporting World and Presentation.	Tactical Training : Meaning, Tasks of Tactics, Principles of Tactical Preparation, Training for Tactics.
Competitions : Importance of Competition, Preparation for Competitions.	Role and Activities of Successful Leaders in Sports Management Organizations

The above mentioned are only some of the popular topics of case study and presentation topics and there can be many such topics on which students may require to work.

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MBA Sports Management Books

Tabulated below are some of the highly recommended MBA Sports Management books.

Name of the Books	Name of the Author
Fundamentals of Sports Training	Matveyev. L. P.
Scientific Basis of Athletic Conditioning,	Jenson, C. R. Fisher, A.G.
Sports Training Principle	Dick. F. W.
Perceptual And Motor Development In Infants And Children	Cratty, B.
Management Information Systems	Laudon & Laudon
Athletic Training And Physical Fitness	Willmore. J. H.
Sports Marketing – A strategic perspective	Matthew D. Shank, Prentice Hall
Contemporary Sports management	Janet.B. Parks & Jerome Quarterman
Organizational Behaviour Concept & Cases	Ghanekar
Statistics for Business and Economics	Anderson, Sweeney and Williams
Sports Journalism	Philip Andrews (Sage Publication)
A Handbook of Commercial Correspondence	Ashley
Managing Sports Organizations	Ruben Acosta Hernandez
Developing Communication Skills	K. Mohan & M. Banerjee
Public Speaking	M. Osborn & S. Osborn
Managing Sporting Events	Jerry Solomon (Human kinetics)

MBA Sports Management : FAQs

Ques. Which are some of the compulsory subjects in MBA Sports Management syllabus?

Ans. Principles of Management, Financial Accounting, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, etc.are some of the compulsory subjects in MBA Sports Management syllabus.

Ques. What are the electives offered in the MBA Sports Management syllabus?

Ans. Some of the common electives offered in the MBA Sports Management syllabus are Sports Law and Risk Management, Sports Training & Conditioning, Sports Facilities, Planning, and Management, Sports Media and Event Management, Administration of Games, Managing & Promoting Sports Events, etc.

Ques. How are students assessed in the MBA Sports Management curriculum?

Ans. Aspirants are assessed on the basis of their submitted case studies, presentations, semester exams and regular internals.

Ques. Are submitting Case Studies mandatory during the tenure of MBA Sports Management?

Ans. Yes, submitting case studies mandatory during the tenure of MBA Sports Management.

Ques. What kinds of topics are given for case studies and presentations in MBA Sports Management?

Ans. Sports Organization, Managing Sporting Bodies, Management of Sports facilities, Tactical Training, Role of Advertising, PR etc.

Ques. Does one require to undergo any internship while pursuing MBA Sports Management?

Ans. It totally depends on the university whether or not internships are mandatory for the students to undergo during the course tenure of MBA Sports Management.

Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Sports Management) : 3 answered questions

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Ques. What are the median and average CTC figures for the PGPSM course at IIM Lucknow, Noida campus?

● Top Answer By Arjit Taneja on 16 Jan 23

Ans. In the 2021 placement drive at IIM Lucknow, Noida Campus, more than 45 recruiters participated, of which over 25 were first-time recruiters, and approximately 29 students participated. During the 2021 placement drive, the highest CTC was INR 27.5 LPA and the average CTC was INR 18.79 LPA, whereas the average top 10%, 25%, and 50% students were offered INR 25.6 LPA, INR 23 LPA, and INR 21.15 LPA, respectively, and the mean and median CTC were INR 18.21 LPA and INR 18 LPA. The placement drive was attended by top recruiters such as 1mg, EY, Accenture, BUHL, India Today, and Urban Company.Read more

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Ques. What is Sustainable Management? How is the PGPSM course offered by IIM Lucknow? What are the prospects?

● Top Answer By Rishi Sharma on 16 Jan 23

Ans. Long-term survival is a key component of sustainability. Providing for the needs of the present generation without compromising those of future generations is what is meant by the phrase "sustainable development," which is also related. Sustainable management is a managerial approach to ensuring long-term viability and development. IIM Lucknow is the first IIM to offer this course. It is available at the IIM Lucknow Noida Campus. Finance, marketing, strategy, economics, organizational behavior, ethics, and some subjects related to sustainability and CSR are included in the course (Corporate Social Responsibility). A 70:30 ratio roughly represents the distribution of general management and sustainability-related subjects. Companies will need managers who are knowledgeable about sustainability for successful strategy and market leadership as a result of growing awareness regarding the environment, entitlements, climate change, rapidly changing energy mix, etc. Sustainable Management provides a great opportunity for talented individuals. The first batch's final placement as well as the second and third batches' summer placements were all in consulting firms, development organizations, infrastructure, automotive, heavy engineering, and renewable energy. Read more

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Ques. Which one to choose: IIM L PGP-SM course or NITIE PGDIM?

● Top Answer By Advait Joshi on 07 Jun 23

Ans. For an SCM background, PGDIM from NITIE will be a better option. NITIE PGDIM focuses on core management and operations, while IIM Lucknow PGP-SM focuses on sustainability management. For students from an SCM background, learning core management is of greater value. You will learn marketing, HR, and finance in depth. Sustainability Management focuses on micro and macroeconomics to sustain the business environment. Sustainability Management is becoming increasingly important in management studies.It is becoming popular in the field of management. But the PGP-SM course will not cover core management. Check for more details on PGDIM Program at NITIERead more

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