Certificate course in Sports Management from ... - IIM Shillong
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<strong>Certificate</strong> <strong>course</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>from</strong> Accelerated Learn<strong>in</strong>g Centre, RG<strong>IIM</strong> <strong>Shillong</strong><br />
Introduction<br />
With the launch of the Indian Institute of <strong>Management</strong> <strong>Shillong</strong> (RG<strong>IIM</strong>S), the Govt. of India has provided fresh impetus<br />
to the quality of management education <strong>in</strong> the North East. In l<strong>in</strong>e with its commitment and mission to create an<br />
<strong>in</strong>stitution of excellence hav<strong>in</strong>g a national character while also consider<strong>in</strong>g the needs and aspirations of the people of<br />
the region, RG<strong>IIM</strong> has setup the Accelerated Learn<strong>in</strong>g Centre (ALC). By leverag<strong>in</strong>g its strong network of academicians,<br />
<strong>in</strong>tellectuals and <strong>in</strong>dustry professionals drawn <strong>from</strong> across the country, the ALC is envisaged to tra<strong>in</strong> the talented<br />
educated youth of North East and other parts of the country for impart<strong>in</strong>g them with live skills and also to motivate<br />
them to participate <strong>in</strong> the globalised economy.<br />
The <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>course</strong><br />
Sport today has become a multi-billion dollar <strong>in</strong>dustry worldwide. The <strong>course</strong> will focus on provid<strong>in</strong>g and equipp<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
students with detailed <strong>in</strong>formation on the areas of sport event management, sports market<strong>in</strong>g and sponsorship sales.<br />
The sports market <strong>in</strong> India has recently been witness to a slew of sport<strong>in</strong>g events most notably the T20 Indian Premier<br />
League. The 2010 Commonwealth Games <strong>in</strong> Delhi is expected to further boost the market for sport and sport<br />
management professionals <strong>in</strong> the country. Sport has a global appeal and India does not lag beh<strong>in</strong>d with events be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
organized <strong>in</strong> golf, tennis, soccer, and others like the Marathon.<br />
In Asia Pacific, the sports market<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess ($250 BN globally) touched 15% growth this year and would touch 22%<br />
next year. The high visibility and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment value of sport provides a plethora of opportunities <strong>in</strong> the organization<br />
and market<strong>in</strong>g of sport events, sports-related advertis<strong>in</strong>g and venue signage, athlete endorsements, facility<br />
construction, sport<strong>in</strong>g goods and licensed merchandise, event management and market<strong>in</strong>g services, sponsorship and<br />
ticket sales, media broadcast rights and multimedia. Therefore, the certification <strong>from</strong> a globally renowned <strong>IIM</strong> brand<br />
provides the ideal launch pad for a career <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Management</strong>.<br />
Benefits of the <strong>course</strong><br />
The <strong>course</strong> is designed to equip students with the basic concepts and practices to enable them to ga<strong>in</strong> a foothold <strong>in</strong> the<br />
emerg<strong>in</strong>g Indian sports market. The <strong>course</strong> aims at provid<strong>in</strong>g detailed <strong>in</strong>formation <strong>in</strong> the areas of sport event<br />
management, sports market<strong>in</strong>g and sponsorship sales. From a practical standpo<strong>in</strong>t, the students will also be exposed to<br />
case studies of celebrity management, sport event organization, and learn<strong>in</strong>g’s <strong>from</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternational sport properties <strong>in</strong><br />
India. The <strong>course</strong> will provide employment opportunities <strong>in</strong> sports organizations like golf management companies, sport<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g companies and sport associations <strong>in</strong> the country.<br />
Qualification<br />
Candidates desir<strong>in</strong>g to apply for the 6 month certificate program <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Management</strong> should be graduates. The<br />
<strong>course</strong> fee is Rs. 10,000/-. The program is non-residential, part time and 3 days <strong>in</strong> a week <strong>from</strong> 6 pm to 8 pm at the <strong>IIM</strong><br />
<strong>Shillong</strong> campus. The <strong>course</strong> will commence <strong>in</strong> end October 2009. The maximum <strong>in</strong>take for the program is 30 seats.<br />
Interested candidates may download the application form <strong>from</strong> www.iimshillong.<strong>in</strong>, and submit the same with a<br />
demand draft of Rs. 200/- payable <strong>in</strong> <strong>Shillong</strong> and drawn <strong>in</strong> favor of “Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of <strong>Management</strong>”. The<br />
last date for receiv<strong>in</strong>g the filled up applications is 1 st October 2009. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a group<br />
discussion for the f<strong>in</strong>al selection.<br />
Contact person: In case of any queries, k<strong>in</strong>dly write to Anoop Abraham – aa@iimshillong.<strong>in</strong> or call over 0364-230-8000<br />
Syllabus coverage<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess communication – Computer applications – Sport structure worldwide – Adm<strong>in</strong>istration of specific games –<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g & sales – Brand management – Sport <strong>in</strong>dustry overview – Sport economics – Basic f<strong>in</strong>ancial management –<br />
understand<strong>in</strong>g sponsorship – Basic statistics – Research methods – legal aspects of sport <strong>in</strong> India<br />
1 month <strong>in</strong>ternship – Project and exposure with a sports organization
RAJIV GANDHI INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT<br />
MAYURBHANJ COMPLEX, NONGTHYMMAI, SHILLONG – 793 014<br />
<strong>Sports</strong> <strong>Management</strong> Application Form<br />
1. Name :MR./MISS/MRS. _________________ _________________ _________________<br />
(IN CAPITAL LETTERS) FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME SURNAME<br />
2. Father’s Name : _________________________________________________________<br />
3. Date of Birth:<br />
(dd/mm/yy)<br />
4. Sex: Male Female<br />
Affix a recent<br />
Passport size<br />
coloured<br />
Photograph<br />
5. Address:_______________________________________________________________<br />
__________________________________________________________________________________<br />
6. Telephone No:____________________________Email:____________________________<br />
7. Academic Qualifications<br />
Exam<br />
Board/<br />
University<br />
Year<br />
Ma<strong>in</strong> Subjects Specify<br />
Specialization<br />
% of<br />
Marks<br />
Class /<br />
Div.
8. Any other Qualification/Extra-Curricular Activities: _______________________________________<br />
____________________________________________________________________________________<br />
9. Work Experience : Yes No<br />
10. Work Experience Details (if any):<br />
11. Signature of the Applicant: ___________________________________________<br />
12. Date of Application: ________________________________<br />
13. Demand Draft No.___________ Amount___________ Bank___________<br />
(No form will be enterta<strong>in</strong>ed if not accompanied with a demand draft. K<strong>in</strong>dly draw draft for Rs. 200/- <strong>in</strong> favor of “Rajiv<br />
Gandhi Indian Institute of <strong>Management</strong>” payable at <strong>Shillong</strong>).