With over three years in the education sector, Lakshita has successfully guided students to achieve their career goals and actively contributes to marketing efforts at GISB.
Lakshita Kamani
Assistant Manager,
Marketing & Admissions
FAQs
The Global Institute of Sports Business (GISB), which was established for the demand of the sports industry, is run by professionals with extensive knowledge of the business of sport. Programs at GISB have been specially designed to achieve a balance between rigorous academic standards and elements of practical sports management.
- The programs offered by GISB are designed to provide students the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to build successful careers in the sports industry. These initiatives include
- Industry Days
- Guest Lectures
- Masterclass sessions
- Case Studies
- Affiliate Network
- Live Projects
- International Study Tour
- Placement Program
- The Global Institute of Sports Business (GISB) offers highly specialized, practically oriented programmes that adapt to reflect how the sports industry is evolving. GISB offers professional certificate programs and the institute is not recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) which are statutory bodies that provide recognition to institutes in India.
- GISB's programmes have accreditation from leading international universities in the field of sports management education. Visit this link for more details.
- The Global Institute of Sports Business is situated in Mumbai, India, a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a population of over 20 million people. This location provides access to federations, associations, leagues, sports companies, corporates, brands and government agencies.
- The institute is located at Marwah House, 1st Floor, Krishanlal Marwah Marg, Andheri East, Mumbai. The campus is equipped with modern classrooms, ample breakout space and a sporty vibe, creating the ideal environment to study Sports Business.
- In addition, the proximity to a gym, cafeteria, cricket pitch, a football turf, a community area with PS4 and meeting pods provides GISB students with a number of pre and post classroom dining and entertainment options.
- GISB does not provide students with accommodation, however the institute has partnered with a few accommodation providers and local brokers to provide options at affordable rates near the campus.
- There are a number of housing options available in and around the campus area and, once an individual is officially enrolled into any of GISB’s programs, the administrative team will connect the student with the available accommodation options.
- The 2023-24 GISB Post-Graduate Program in Sports Management - Academic Year will commence in October 2024.
- Candidates can apply for the PGP in Sports Management by submitting the enquiry form at the following link, once submitted, GISB counselors will reach out to discuss the candidature.
- GISB will only accept a limited number of applicants each year, so it is recommended that all interested candidates submit their enquiries at the earliest. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
- Upon submitting the online enquiry form, GISB’s counselors will be in communication to schedule a personal interview.
- The primary factor that the admissions committee considers when shortlisting candidates who are offered admission to join GISB is a candidate's performance during the personal interview, much like when a professional pursues a position in the industry.
- Selected candidates will receive an offer letter inviting them to join the 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
- Career-changing professionals who want to transition to a sports career
- Current sports professionals who want to pursue advancement opportunities by enhancing their skill set and network
- GISB welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply for the PGP 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 have classes 5 (sometimes 6) days a week for the 12 month academic period. The course curriculum will include Foundation Courses, Guest Lectures, Industry Days, Live Projects, Group Activities, and Masterclass sessions
- As part of the program, students will spend seven days in the United Kingdom on an international study trip hosted by the Premier League, and they will have three months of guaranteed internship time at the end of the 12-month academic program.
- Graduation will take place upon successful completion of the final Capstone Project and the 3-month mandatory industry internship near the end of the program.
- Foundation Courses are an essential component of the program and are designed to ensure that all students have the fundamental personal, professional, and management skills essential to become a successful sports management professional.
- The Foundation Courses are divided into modules for Self Development and Management Essentials.
- The Self Development modules include -
- Communication Skills
- Organizational Behavior & Culture
- Self Awareness & Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Management Essentials include -
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Business Organizations
- Human Resources
- Market Research
- Marketing
- Finance and Accounting
- Economics
- GISB has entered into an Educational Partnership with The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s - Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management to ensure students have access to premiere master’s level core sport management courses, best practice curriculum and experienced international faculty.
- The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MBA/MS Sport Management and MS Sport Management moved into its 51st year in 2021-22 and is placed top of the 2022 Global Postgraduate Rankings.
- GISB's international affiliates and India On Track's global sports network provides students an unique opportunity to work with leading sports teams, agencies and leagues from across the globe.
- GISB students have successfully completed multiple Live Projects for companies such as -
- Premier League
- Chelsea FC
- Borussia Dortmund
- Star Sports
- Pro Kabaddi League
- SD Eibar
- Primitive Sports
- Major League Baseball
- JSW Sports
- Indo-German Chamber of Commerce and many others
- The program requires students to complete all 9 core sports courses and the final capstone project to secure their GISB Post-Graduate Program in Sports Management.
- Students need to ensure they have a minimum of 70% attendance and 60% of grades for passing each module.
- The sports sector is one of the fastest growing industries not only in India but across the world. Globally, the sports sector is worth $700 billion USD and in India alone, this industry is expected to grow at 35% over the next 10 years.
- There are a number of positions within sports management, sports technology, sports infrastructure development, sports facilities, sports events, sports media, sports sciences, coaching, sports medicine, sports psychology, and sports governance, where individuals are required in this industry. These are only a few headings however, there are hundreds of different jobs that the sports industry offers to an aspirant who possesses unique abilities to flourish in this demanding sector.
- Refer to this section for more information on sports business opportunities.
- The program's administration and faculty have extensive professional experience in the sports industry and are available to meet with and advise students to help them design a sports career which aligns with their individual interests and strengths.
- In addition, GISB has designated career coaches to help with tactical support during a student’s job search and will organize events to assist with networking and career development skills.
- GISB also facilitates internationally recognized psychometric tests which are studied and discussed with a qualified leadership coach who identifies the candidate’s skills and maps them with the different types of jobs available in the industry.
- Internships play an important part of the program and all students have to take up compulsory internships as part of the program. GISB guarantees 3 month Internships for all students and will establish platforms and programs to facilitate and support job placement.
- GISB ensures all students are provided with multiple opportunities to secure employment opportunities through:
- Industry Practitioners/Potential Employers as Faculty
- Ongoing Networking Opportunities
- Regular Placement Services
- Real-life Live Projects
- Career Mentorship Sessions
- The program encourages all students to be proactive and aggressive when it comes to creating professional opportunities and students are expected to research opportunities and leverage industry relationships to create internship options for themselves as well.
- The total tuition fee for the 15 month - 9 Core sports subjects program is INR 11.95 Lakhs + 18% GST.
- The fee is is broken up into 4 installments and includes the following:
- 5 Foundation Courses
- 9 Core Subjects of Sports Courses
- 100+ Hours of Content Delivered by Professors from UMass Amherst
- Multiple Live Projects and Industry Exposure Opportunities
- Ongoing Career Mentorship
- Access to Industry Events and Visits
- Ground Transportation, Accommodation and Breakfast during International Study Trip to the UK
- Guaranteed Industry Internship (Minimum 3 Months)
- Professional Placement Opportunities
- *All fees are non refundable in the event of admission cancellation.
- 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.
- The Executive Post-Graduate Program in Sports Management is a 12-month hybrid intensive, informative and relevant higher education course specializing in the business of sports. The program brings together a blend of self-paced online, live online, national and international boot camps, student mixers, doubt clearing sessions and a graduation ceremony.
- 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.
- Candidates can apply for the Executive PGP in Sports Management by submitting an enquiry at the following link. Once submitted, GISB counselors will reach out to discuss the candidature. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
- 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.
- Self-paced courses are online academic sessions that can be completed at a students' own pace within a predetermined timeframe.
- These courses do not require students to meet online at specific times, or to submit assignments ahead of set deadlines.
- 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 bootcamps
- International bootcamp
- Yes, candidates will have the opportunity to attend one student mixer, one networking event and the graduation ceremony as part of the program.
- In addition, GISB offers an additional package for candidates to attend:
- Two Domestic Bootcamps of 5 days (Goa, Odisha, Bengaluru etc)
- One International Bootcamp of 7 days to England
- GISB has entered into an Educational Partnership with The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s - Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management to ensure students have access to premiere master’s level core sport management courses, best practice curriculum and experienced international faculty.
- The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s MBA/MS Sport Management and MS Sport Management moved into its 51st year in 2021-22 and is placed top of the 2022 Global Postgraduate Rankings.
- 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.
- The GISB Executive PG Program in Sports Management is structured in a way that candidates get maximum flexibility of opting for services and features as per their requirements and interests. This allows the candidate to curate a program based upon their availability of time, financial resources and interests.
- The program offering is available in 2 categories and additional modular offerings are available as per the candidate's preferences.
- Click here to connect with our career counsellors and get a head-start in your sports management journey!
- *All fees are non refundable in the event of admission cancellation.
- 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.
