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Recognized by the Honourable Prime Minister of India:
PM Narendra Modi acknowledged IIM Rohtak’s Sports Management Program in a national address, recommending the youth to pursue such future-ready careers.
Watch Full Speech on IIM Rohtak’s Official YouTube Channel
The Indian Institute of Management Rohtak is proud to be the first among all IIMs to offer a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management for Executives. We invite online applications for the seventh batch of this specialized 16-month Programme, designed for experienced professionals, sports enthusiasts, and sports administrators. This Programme is tailored for dedicated participants aiming to work in the sports, entertainment, and related industries.
Graduates of the ePGDSM Programme will gain a comprehensive understanding of legal, regulatory, operational, financial, and branding concepts within the sports industry, both nationally and globally. This knowledge equips them to tackle challenges and carve out a niche in India’s burgeoning sports sector.
In developed nations, sports management is a highly professionalized field, with the global sports market estimated at USD 600-700 billion. Countries like the United States, Australia, Europe, and China have well-established sports leagues managed by professional managers. The domain of sports management includes various functions such as:
All these functions demand professional management. India's ambitions in the sports sector are growing as the country plans to bid for the 2030 Youth Olympic Games and the 2036 Olympic Games. Indian athletes have performed exceptionally well in various national and international sports events. For instance, Indian has shown remarkable achievements in the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and the Olympics, particularly in badminton, wrestling, boxing, and shooting. The recent successes in events like the Thomas Cup in badminton and the Tokyo Olympics have elevated India's status in the global sports arena.
Moreover, the size of the Indian sports market is 1899 million USD. Total revenue in the Indian sports market is projected to reach USD 8.28 million in 2022. Total revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2022- 2027) of 14.18%, resulting in a projected market volume of USD 17.64 million by 2027. The advent of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2009 revolutionized the sporting environment in India. The resounding success of the IPL opened the doors for many professional leagues, such as the Indian Super League (ISL), Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), and Indian Hockey League (IHL), which in turn have started to establish a year-round professional sporting calendar in India.
Additionally, the Khelo India programme received the lion’s share of the total allocation of the Sports Budget 2024, with an allocation of Rs 900 crore out of the overall allocation of Rs 3442.32 crore. This significant investment underscores the importance of developing skilled sports management professionals to support and lead such large-scale national and international sporting events.
The booming sports industry is driving a surge in demand for skilled management professionals—this programme is designed to meet that need.
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