The inauguration ceremony of the MBA Sports Management 2023-25 Batch, jointly offered by the K J Somaiya Institute of Management & the Somaiya Sports Academy, was organised on 12th July, 2023. The event marked the beginning of an exciting academic journey for the incoming MBA Sports Management students.
The ceremony commenced with the opening remarks by Vice Chancellor, Prof V N Rajasekharan Pillai who gave a warm welcome to each student of the Sports Management 2023 – 25 batch. This was followed by an address by KJSIM Director and Dean, Dr Raman Ramachandran who highlighted the significance of pursuing an MBA in Sports Management at KJSIM and its potential impact on a student’s career.
Chief Guest of the inaugural ceremony, Mr Reuben Pandian, Chief Strategy Officer, Sports For All in his keynote address shared insights on the dynamic world of sports business, emphasizing the importance of leadership, innovation, and adaptability. The lively address was aimed at inspiring and setting the tone for the students’ MBA journey.
The Director of Somaiya Sports Academy, Mr Aazaaz Khan presented insights on the various sports infrastructure across different campuses and the scale of events being conducted by Somaiya Sports Academy leading to the potential practical learning opportunities for the incoming students.
The induction week that followed, included many engaging activities like guest speakers, creativity workshop, campus tour, outbound activity, and many more to provide a comprehensive introduction to the program, fostering networking opportunities, and create a bonding between the students.
Report by: Prof Meena Barot, Adjunct Professor – Operations & Program Director, MBA (Sports Management)
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