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India’s Best Sport Management Institute

Hybrid - Online

Executive Post - Graduate Program
in Sport Management

Transform your passion into your profession with the most immersive sports management program. Master the essentials and launch your career in the dynamic sports industry today!
  • Hybrid - Self paced
  • Study from Home/Office

Type

Certificate

Start Date

30th July

Duration

12 Months

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Why GISB?

  • Global best practice curriculum covering the key aspects of the sporting ecosystem
  • Learn from industry experts and pioneers from sports business
  • Highly engaging sessions spread over 12 months with 400+ hours of engagement
  • Ideal for candidates looking to transition to the management side of sports
  • Certified by the #1 sports management university in the world

Course Offering

Our hybrid, intensive Executive Post-Graduate Program in Sports Management focuses on the business of sports, blending self-paced online sessions, live classes, domestic and international immersions, networking events, and a graduation ceremony.

Key Features:

  • Co-certified by the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • Insights from global sports industry leaders
  • Weekly: 6-7 hours of self-paced learning + 1 live session
  • Networking with industry professionals
  • Two student mixers in Mumbai
  • Optional: Two domestic (Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Odisha) and one international (UK) immersions
The Global Institute of Sports Business has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s #1 globally ranked Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management. This collaboration provides students access to premier master’s level courses, a best-practice curriculum, and experienced international faculty. 
 
The McCormack Department, housed in the top-ranked Isenberg School of Management, boasts a network of over 5,000 alumni who are leaders in the sports industry. The program includes top-ranked undergraduate and graduate offerings, including the world’s top MS and MBA/MS concentrations.
 
 


 

GISB helps transform passion for sports into a profession, welcoming all academic backgrounds. Strong candidates who view sports as both a social institution and a business are eligible. No entrance exams (e.g., CAT) are required.

Basic Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (e.g., CA, ICWA) as determined by the admissions committee.
  • Relevant Experience: Exceptions can be made for those with significant sports experience.

The Executive Post-Graduate Program in Sports Management is a hybrid intensive, informative and relevant higher education course specializing in the business of sports. The program will bring together a blend of self-paced online sessions, live online classes, domestic and international immersions, student mixers/networking events and a graduation ceremony.

The program is co-certified by the University of Massachusetts, Amherst and will also welcome global sports industry stalwarts as speakers along with networking opportunities with GISB affiliates.

The program aims to develop students into competent sports management professionals equipped to grow and excel in their chosen sports management careers through a hybrid format.

  • Approximately 6-7 hours of self paced online engagement per week
  • Minimum 1 Live Online engagement per week (Lecture/Doubt Clearing/Masterclass)
  • Networking Opportunities with Industry Professionals
  • Invitation to 2 Student Mixers/Networking Events in Mumbai
  • Graduation Ceremony
  • Optional – 2 Domestic Interactive Learning Experiences of 5 days – To be confirmed. (Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Odisha)
  • Optional – 1 International Sports Industry immersion of 5 Days – United Kingdom
The Global Institute of Sports Business has partnered with the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s #1 globally ranked Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management. This collaboration provides students access to premier master’s level courses, a best-practice curriculum, and experienced international faculty. 
 
The McCormack Department, housed in the top-ranked Isenberg School of Management, boasts a network of over 5,000 alumni who are leaders in the sports industry. The program includes top-ranked undergraduate and graduate offerings, including the world’s top MS and MBA/MS concentrations.


            
 

   

GISB helps transform passion for sports into a profession, welcoming all academic backgrounds. Strong candidates who view sports as both a social institution and a business are eligible. No entrance exams (e.g., CAT) are required.

Basic Criteria:

  • Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (e.g., CA, ICWA) as determined by the admissions committee.
  • Relevant Experience: Exceptions can be made for those with significant sports experience.

How to Apply - Admission Process

STEP 1

Apply for the Program by clicking here

STEP 2

Join our counselor for a video interaction to check your eligibility

STEP 3

Submit the application form and pay the fees to begin your sport management journey

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Invest in your success

Professional Program

Fee Starting at

₹ 9,999 /Month
  • 400+ Hours of content
  • Access to the Learning Management System for 1 year
  • 1 Live Project
  • International Certification
  • *(EMI based on credit profiles)
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Professional Max Program

Fee Starting at

₹ 14,999 /Month
  • 400+ Hours of content
  • Access to the Learning Management System for 2 years
  • 3 Live Projects
  • International Certification
  • Placement Support
  • Career Mentorship
  • Guaranteed internships
  • *(EMI based on credit profiles)
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Testimonials

Asutosh Padhy Professional Snooker Player
Batch 2

Enrolling in the Executive PG program by GISB was a paradigm shifter. The well-structured modules, interactive sessions, and real-world applications have provided a holistic learning experience. Every step of my journey has been thoughtfully planned and skill-fully navigated, providing valuable insights and shaping my perspective in ways that go beyond mere enrichment.

Farukh Choudhary Midfielder, Indian National Football Team (14 Appearances)
Batch 1

My time at GISB has been exceptionally rewarding. The sessions have been engaging, providing me with a valuable learning experience. I am eager to continue expanding my knowledge and skills. I opted for GISB due to its global reputation in sports management education, and I believe they are one of the best when it comes to sports management education.

Ankit Maroli Project Editor, Packt Publishing
Batch 2

The prospect of contributing to the advancement of diverse sports from football to esports within the Indian sector, was what attracted me to the program. GISB provides its learners with the opportunity to explore the intricacies of the evolving sports business landscape.

Aditi Chauhan Goalkeeper, Indian National Football Team & Founder, She Kicks Football Academy (57 Appearances)
Batch 1

As a professional athlete and business owner, I value the unwavering support from the GISB team. The interactive sessions led by industry experts have not only expanded my network but also provided invaluable practical insights. Despite the flexibility offered, the program's accountability for coursework ensures that I stay on track.

Balaji Hariharan C V Assistant Vice President, Real Estate Valuation, CES Ltd. (20 years of Work Experience)
Batch 2

GISB offers me an ideal opportunity to merge my love for sports with my expertise in finance. With its self-paced online learning and regular checkpoints, I have the flexibility to enhance my skills at my own pace.

Contact Us

info@gisbindia.com

+91 82918 28448 ,  +91 83695 21963 ,  +91 86570 12629

+91 82918 28448 
+91 83695 21963 
+91 86570 12629

info@gisbindia.com

+91 82918 28448
+91 83695 21963
+91 86570 12629

Frequently Asked Questions

  • GISB’s Executive PG Program in Sports Management is run in batches of limited cohort sizes across the year. Feel free to submit an enquiry by filling this form and our admissions team will guide you with the information for the upcoming batch.
  • Upon submitting the online ‘Apply Now‘ form, GISB’s counselors will be in communication to share details about the program.
  • The selction panel will review the application form and selected candidates will receive an offer letter inviting them to join the Executive PGP in Sports Management at GISB.
  • Candidates do not require any professional experience in sports to pursue the program. The program accommodates:
    • Recent graduates who aspire to pursue a career in sports through an online learning platform
    • Career-changing professionals who want to transition to a sports career without leaving their jobs
    • Current sports professionals who want to pursue advancement opportunities by enhancing their skill set and network without leaving their jobs
  • GISB welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply for the Executive PG Program in Sports Management.
  • Strong candidates who are passionate about sports as a career and have exhibited the maturity to acknowledge sports as both a social institution and a business are preferred.
  • Students are not required to complete any exams (i.e. CAT) prior to joining the program.
  • Students will engage in approximately 8-10 hours of engagement per week.
  • The engagement will be broken down to approximately 8 hours of self-paced online learning combined with one live online engagement session per week throughout the program.
  • The schedule of each week’s live session will be shared with the candidates in advance to ensure availability.
  • The total duration of the course is approximately 410 hours spread across 12 months.
  • This includes :
    • Self-paced online learning
    • Live online sessions
    • Student mixers
    • Networking events
    • Live project(s)
    • Graduation ceremony
  • Additionally, candidates can opt for :
    • Individual mentorship session packages
    • Domestic boot camps
    • International Bootcamp
  • On successful completion of the program, participants will receive the Executive Post-Graduate Program in Sports Management certificate which will be co-signed by the Global Institute of Sports Business and the University of Massachusetts.
  • Visit this link to access a sample of the program certificate.
  • Yes, a number of financial services companies offer education loans to GISB students. The administrative staff will be able to support candidates by providing the contact information of the financial services companies that offer loans for this course as well as the Institute information they will require to process the loan.