An education in both B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) and Sports Management helps people develop special skills that can lead to many career options both in India and other countries. After the IPL, ISL, Pro Kabaddi and Khelo India programs, the sports industry has widened in India, creating higher demand for working in sports management.

A B.Com degree helps you build strong skills in accounting, finance, marketing, business law and economics, all of which are useful and important for any career in business. By learning Sports Management, you gain both business and financial knowledge as well as an understanding of the sports industry.

A B.Com in Sports Management can lead to various work opportunities.

Sports Marketing Executive

Event Manager in Sports Leagues and Tournaments

Team Manager/Coordinator

A Sports Sponsorship Manager is responsible for handling sponsorship deals.

Manager who deals with athletes’ careers

Developing Business (for sports brands like Puma, Nike and Decathlon)

Analyst responsible for finances at sports clubs or franchises

Person responsible for analyzing sports statistics.

Opportunities for Higher Study:

You could take an MBA in Sports Management, a Master of Sports Law or a Diploma in Sports Analytics to move your career forward.

Demand in this Industry:

Since India is interested in hosting the Olympics and some states are improving their local sports facilities, individuals who have both commercial and sports expertise are in demand. Such individuals attract the attention of sports federations, corporate sponsors and e-sports companies.

All in all, combining B.Com with Sports Management allows you to find a promising career, with chances of earning well and having opportunities in either the public or private areas of sports management.