The One-Year Postgraduate Programme in Sports Management (PGPSM), offered jointly by IIM Mumbai and the International Institute of Sports & Management (IISM), is essential because it builds a highly skilled talent pool to meet the growing human resource needs of India’s rapidly expanding sports ecosystem, aligned with Prime Minister Modi’s vision for India as a global sports powerhouse and the nation’s Olympics 2036 mission. As India aims for excellence on the international sporting stage, there is a pressing need for professionals who can manage, innovate, and lead across sports organisations, infrastructure, events, sponsorships, media, and allied sectors.

Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of management principles—including marketing, finance, operations, logistics, human resources, and data analytics—with direct application to the sports industry. The programme also offers specialised insights into sports governance, sponsorship, media rights, facility and event management, fan engagement, and digital transformation, equipping participants to address the sector’s evolving challenges.

Through experiential learning, industry collaborations, capstone projects, and leadership workshops, learners develop strategic decision-making, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills. They are prepared to create and manage employment opportunities, strengthen the sports ecosystem, and contribute to India’s ambition of becoming a global sporting hub. By integrating academic rigour with industry practice, the programme ensures that participants are ready to drive innovation, enhance professional standards, and deliver impactful outcomes in both national and international sports contexts.

Aligned with India’s Olympics 2036 mission, this programme fosters future-ready leaders capable of supporting elite athlete performance, scaling sports enterprises, and promoting sustainable growth in the sector. It directly contributes to employment generation, professional development, and capacity building in sports management, nurturing the next generation of professionals who will propel India to global sporting prominence while creating a vibrant sports economy.

Aligned with India’s Olympics 2036 mission, this programme fosters future-ready leaders capable of supporting elite athlete performance, scaling sports enterprises, and promoting sustainable growth in the sector. It directly contributes to employment generation, professional development, and capacity building in sports management, nurturing the next generation of professionals who will propel India to global sporting prominence while creating a vibrant sports economy.

This joint initiative by IIM Mumbai and IISM combines world-class management education with deep sports industry expertise, offering unmatched academic rigour, practical exposure, and networking opportunities for aspiring sports leaders and entrepreneurs.