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Post Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (PGCP)

The AISTS INDIA Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Management and Technology is recognised as the best sports management programme in India.

Post Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (PGCP)

Overview

The need for a practical Programme grounded in experience is increasing in India; with a specific and strong sport culture, this curriculum provides longstanding expertise from AISTS, grounded in local specificities.

Furthermore, with India’s increasing interest to host major sport events (Commonwealth games, IOC sessions in 2023, to name a few) the need for qualified specialists is increasing exponentially.

To build a culture of excellence in sports management in India, AISTS has curated the AISTS INDIA Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Management and Technology which is now recognised as the best sports management programme in India. The programme serves as a launch pad for young talented students who aim to build thriving careers in sport & beyond. AISTS INDIA has been conceived with the vision of using sports education as a metaphor for learning and development to mould world-class sports administrators and business leaders. The AISTS curriculum takes a holistic approach, providing a 360-degree focus on Sport Management and Technology through modules in Management, Technology, Law, Medicine and Sociology

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Jan. 15, 2023

Date

12 Months

Duration

₹6-10L

Price

In-person or Online

Format

Key Benefits

The programme combines relevant case studies, field observations, interactive seminars, on-line teaching, and on-site visits organised as part of the transdisciplinary topics.

An international faculty comprising AISTS professors in Lausanne, together with highly qualified local practitioners and academics, deliver over 100 lectures as part of the programme. The lectures are split half and half between academics and professionals from the sports industry. AISTS’ lecturers are professors from the leading universities in Europe, while speakers from the field are directors and project leaders from India and across the world.

Given AISTS’ affiliation with the IOC, International Federations and the network and connectivity of AISTS INDIA, the Sports Management programme is varied and rich, enabling us to deliver courses that are deeply experiential and academically superior. Therefore, studying at AISTS INDIA is a deeply immersive experience during the course of which you are exposed to the world of the business of sport.

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Programme Structure

Delivery Format

Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Sport Management and Technology (PGCP) is of 12-month duration and is available Online and On-Campus (Hybrid model).

Timeline

11 months of teaching (lectures, case studies, activities, seminars and field trips), including exams and assignments (academic year: mid-January to mid-December)

9 months on the Research Paper (from March to November)

One month of internship in the sports industry (December – January)

Fees

On-Campus: INR 10 Lakh*

Online: INR 6 Lakh*

*18% GST extra.

The Fees are non-refundable.

The above-mentioned tuition fee does not include the costs of travel, boarding and lodging. If the application is successful, the accepted participant will receive a Letter of Acceptance along with scheduled payment details. Upon receipt of fees, your admission will stand confirmed.

Admissions

Requirements

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
The candidate must be fluent in English (lectures will be taught in English)
The candidate must have the ability to finance course fees & cost of living in Mumbai

Required documents

In order to apply, you must fill out the online application form & provide the required supporting documents.

One passport-size picture
Please ensure that your photo fulfils the following conditions:
1. JPG format
2. Less than 2 MB
3. Neutral background
A Scanned Copy of Your Passport/Aadhar Card (pdf)
Please submit a clearly scanned copy of your passport/Aadhar card. Your photo and address must be clearly visible.
A Personal Statement (500 words)
Why would you seek admission into AISTS INDIA and how would it help realise your aspirations?
Certified (Signed and Stamped by the University) Copies of Your University Degree and Grades (Verified Transcripts)

If these documents are not in English, a certified translation in English must be provided along with the aforementioned documents

Alliances

AISTS INDIA has built deep & strategic partnerships with India’s finest and most admired sports entities to make your education more experiential and create differentiated internship and employment opportunities.

Star

VFS Global

Centre for Sports Excellence (CSE)

Women in Sport, India

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JSW Sport

GCSEL

Abhinav Bindra Foundation