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Management

Sports Agent/Manager

Handles the business side of sport and makes sure athletes have the resources they need to train.

After Class 12GraduationPostgraduateDegreeDiplomaSelf-employmentPrivate Sector

Overview

A Sports Manager plays a vital role in getting support, overseeing athletic activities, and dealing with the business side of a sport. Managers are responsible for ensuring that athletes have the required resources to train effectively.

Where they work

  • Professional sports teams
  • Minor league teams
  • College or high school level athletics

Work environment

You will work in an office setting, but during an athletic season, you may be required to travel for events and/or work extended hours. You are likely to hold meetings with other athletics professionals, team members, media persons or partners. While you will be working regular hours, you are likely to put in more hours during sports season. Entrepreneurship: you can start your own business of sports management.

Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.

Skills and interests

This career might suit you if…

  • You enjoy sports.
  • You like to work in teams.
  • You can comfortably talk with everyone.
  • You are quick to take on new responsibilities.
Any StreamCommercePhysical Educationsportsleading

Eligibility and education roadmap

Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.

Route 1

  1. 1Complete 10+2 in any stream
  2. 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (BBA/B.Com) in Business Management/Sports Management

Alternative route 2

  1. 1Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (MBA/M.Com) in the same field

Alternative route 3

  1. 1Pursue a Diploma in Sports Management

Forms, exams and applications

Not applicable / varies by institution — check directly with your chosen institute.

Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.

Where to apply

The course is offered by the Department of Management. This list of institutes is indicative only.

Government institutes

  • Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Indian Institute of Management, Rohtak, Haryana
  • Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
  • Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
  • Swarnim Gujarat Sports University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
  • SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Private institutes

Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.

  • International Institute of Sports & Management, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • George College, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • Ironwood Sports Management Global Academy, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Syamaprasad Institute of Technology and Management, Kolkata, West Bengal
  • School of Management, Dr. DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
  • KJ Somaiya Institute of Management, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • MIT School of Management, Pune, Maharashtra
  • ISBR Business School, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Check official institute rankings (NIRF)

These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.

Career outcomes

Growth path

  • 1Assistant Manager → Sports Manager
  • 2Assistant Manager → Sports Manager → Sports Director
  • 3Assistant Manager → Sports Manager → CEO of own business
Self-employment possible

Expected income

₹64,185 – ₹1,10,592 per month

The figures are indicative and subject to change.

Source

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Student action plan

What you can do this month

  • Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
  • Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Commerce, Physical Education.
  • Look for a school club, competition or online course related to sports.
  • Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
  • Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.

Example from the field

Wilbur Lasrado — Player Relation Manager with Inventive Sports UK. He has a Bachelor's in Management Studies. The 25-year-old is considered one of the most prominent agents in Indian football. He has been managers of players such as Aaron D'costa, Augustin Fernandes, Alesh Sawant, Sanjay Balmuchu, Biaklian Paite and Abhishek Das among others.

Source

This profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.

Sources and update notice

  • Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 689 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
  • Income source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/sports-management/india
  • Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21

Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.