PGP in Sports Management

This is an introductory course on Management Concepts & Strategy (IMS). The course examines working of organizations and highlights the major functions of management and Strategic Management to equip students with basic principles of management. The course also deals with the fundamental understanding of the management, strategy formulation and implementation that are to be understood by any professional preparing to be at the work place.

This course introduces students to the key characteristics of management consulting industry, major segments within consulting and project work of management consultants. The workshop provides an overview of professional services firms along with their business models and essential people practices, and the key skills required by management consultants and what makes people thrive in consulting as a profession. 

This course examines financial information necessary to perform the usual duties and responsibilities associated with sport facilities, programs, and organizations. 

This course provides and overview of how sport is organized, managed, funded, and governed across the world. Included will be an examination of the economic, cultural, sociological, and political role that sport plays within the broad process of globalization.

This course will provide students with knowledge on techniques for the proper management and administration of various sport industry segments, as well as to attain knowledge related to management and leadership (e.g., various theories and issues) and to apply this knowledge in the sport context.

This course introduces the contributions that a sociological perspective can make to understanding and managing the cultural meaning and significance of sport, for societies, groups, and individuals at local, national, and global scales. The course is organized in two halves, each introducing foundational concepts and applying them to contemporary issues.

This course will familiarize the student with theoretical and practical aspects of sport marketing and the importance of branding. Course will also examine integrated marketing strategies including communication concepts, theories, and the use of social networks, digital platforms, and online marketing in the sport industry.

This course examines comparative approaches of sales processes and revenue generation strategies used by sport organizations.

This course will explore and apply the business concepts necessary to develop sport events. Specific emphasis will be placed on planning, organizing, directing, and monitoring the event development process.

This module will introduce the use of data analytics as a key component of an evidence-based approach to managing sporting and financial performance in the sports business. Using Excel, students will learn how to analyse sporting, financial and other business data using exploratory data analysis, data visualisation, performance ratios and linear regression. The sports covered will include both team sports, principally football (soccer), baseball and cricket, and individual sports such as tennis and golf.

This course is designed to examine the latest national and global trends within the sport industry and to critically analyze issues that arise within the field of sport management.

This course focuses on the legal aspects of the sport industry and how these components inform policy development as well as differ internationally. Components of contract development, negotiations and conflict resolution will be examined. Risk management and security issues associated with Sport events will be closely analyzed. Course will also introduce Intellectual property issues.

Work experience and participation in management decision-making in a sport business environment. Positions assigned on an individual basis with emphasis on oral and written communication skills, planning, and problem solving.

The field project is the capstone course for the Sport Management Program, serving as the integrative culmination of study. The project should be a substantial piece of independent research and professional project developed in conjunction with the industry placement site and faculty mentor(s). Completed work should demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of a body of professional literature related to a specific topic/issue/problem.  The project should demonstrate the student’s ability to synthesize knowledge from the program and industry experience (internship, volunteering etc.)

In the Study Abroad module, tentatively scheduled during Quarter 3, students shall travel to study at campus of one of the partner universities in a foreign country. This shall include an academic module, industry immersion & cultural understanding. 

This course will help students develop an intuitive understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science to leverage data and technology in diverse aspects of Sport Management.

Irrespective of the nature of job role, any business/marketing postgraduate needs to understand and be comfortable with essential problem solving, business research and effective communication skills. While this non-credit course will cover all forms of business communication, greater focus will be on persuasive writing skills.

This course will address core governance and business model of sport and leagues specific to the Indian subcontinent.

The course will address and analyse various aspects of ethics as applicable to today’s business organizations. This will be done primarily by examining real-life ethical dilemmas and challenges in business through case studies.

This course will cover concepts of economics as applicable in the field of digital media, marketing communication and sports business. It will introduce the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics, and its impact on managerial decision-making in today's business world.

Overview of the business of esports. It will focus on the various business elements of the modern, competitive esports environment.

Challenges that sport managers face in the current landscape of sport gambling (legal and illegal) industry. Topics include sport integrity, implications of legal and illegal sports gambling, compliance, oversight, the regulatory environment, and best practices for managing sport gambling challenges.
 

Examine the sport industry as a suitable environment for viable entrepreneurial activity. Specific emphasis will be placed on skills necessary to develop, evaluate and critique entrepreneurial activities such as launching new products or services in the sport industry.

This course will cover the foundational components of management and operations of sport facilities along with skills needed to work in multiple capacities at venues.

This course will help students develop a problem-solving mindset and inculcate skills of ideation and prototyping that can be applied to a variety of disciplines. They will learn to apply design thinking methodology to real-world problems and develop viable solutions to user challenges using an approach that fosters creativity and innovation.

To lead others, we need to first understand ourselves at a deep level. Such understanding results from a reflective mindset, which results in managing ourselves better. This culminates in personal mastery. When a leader manifests personal mastery, he/she transforms to become an inspired leader. This puts the leader on the path to becoming an ‘Enlightened Leader’.

Jio Institute opened its high-performance Track and Field facility to Raigad District Athletics Association (RDAA), a district athletics body affiliated to Maharashtra Athletics Association (MAA) to organise the “Raigad District Athletics Championship” for state level qualification. 237 official entries have been received by in the age group under 14, 16, 18 & 20. The students benefited from through hands-on involvement in organizing and managing a high-profile sporting event. This practical experience provided them with insights into event coordination, logistics, and the overall execution of a sports competition.

Jio Institute initiated an industry – academic collaboration platform by launching a Sports Management Conclave titled “Navigating the Landscape of Opportunities in the Sports Industry”. This first edition brought together leaders from the sports industry, academia, and governance to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in the Indian sports market. The objective of the this Conclave was to provide the students with a platform for immersive learning, fostering collaboration between industry leaders, academia, and to explore and understand the latest trends and opportunities in the dynamic sports industry.

The 141st IOC Session held at Mumbai from 15th – 17th October provided Sports Management students with the opportunity to work in several key functional roles with event operations and media. The experience of working alongside seasoned professionals from events, broadcasting, journalism, media, and entertainment industry allowed students to understand the significance of professionalism in sport business management. Besides top sport executives and contemporary elite Olympic athletes, students also had the opportunity to cross paths with legends like Sir Sebastian Coe and Sergei Bubka. Significant decisions about governance of sport and delivery of Olympic Games were taken during the session.

The students visited the “Organization for Social Change, Awareness, and Responsibility” (OSCAR) Foundation on 18th June 2024. Founded by Ashok Rathod, the community-based Sports for Development (S4D) organization aims to educate and mobilize vulnerable children from low-income communities in India. Our students gained comprehensive insights on their key initiatives, such as the football programme, young leader programme, education programmes and community learning centres. They delved into the intricacies of grassroots sport development and learned the methodologies employed to train and retain the children at their academies. 

The Sports Management students visited RISE Worldwide, Mumbai on 18th June 2024. They met with key leaders of the organization, and explored the various segments of the sport industry in which RISE operates, including broadcast production, consulting, events, licensing, sponsorship management and talent management. The students got a comprehensive experience of the working of a large-scale sporting enterprise. 

“Let’s Move India” campaign is a joint effort by the IOC, Abhinav Bindra Foundation, Reliance Foundation & Viacom18, aligned with the Paris 2024 Olympics. to inspire and mobilize the Indian populace to celebrate physical activity and embody the Olympic spirit. The Olympic Day Carnival organized at the Reliance Corporate Park (RCP), Navi Mumbai on 22nd June, 2024 saw participation from over 900 underprivileged children in sports stations and arts activities that promoted the Olympic values. The students were part of a 200-strong volunteer team that ensured smooth conduct of all activities.

During the international immersion trip to Singapore, Sport Management students participated in the prestigious 12th Lau Teng Chuan Physical Education and Sports Science Symposium, hosted by the Physical Education and Sports Science (PESS) Academic Group at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. The theme of the symposium was "Interdisciplinary Approaches to Sports Science and Management." The symposium is held in memory of Dr. Lau Teng Chuan, the Father of Physical Education in Singapore invited distinguished Singaporean sportsman, coach, teacher, and sports administrator. In addition to keynote addresses, the symposium also included research project presentations by students from Jio Institute, Deakin University, Korea National Sport University, and the host institute. Overall, the 12th Lau Teng Chuan Physical Education and Sports Science Symposium was a great opportunity for the Sports Management cohort to learn about the latest trends and developments in sports science and management. It was also a valuable opportunity to network with students and faculty from other leading universities in the region.