Semester wise Syllabus for M.Com in Sports Finance

Semester 1: Fundamentals of Commerce & Finance

1. Principles of Accounting & Financial Management

   • Financial Accounting

   • Cost & Management Accounting

   • Basics of Corporate Finance

2. Business Economics

   • Micro & Macro Economics

   • Demand & Supply in Sports Markets

3. Sports Industry Overview

   • Introduction to Sports Management

   • Structure of Sports Organizations

4. Quantitative Techniques for Finance

   • Statistics & Data Analysis

   • Financial Mathematics

5. Business Communication & Soft Skills

Semester 2: Sports Finance & Investment

1. Sports Finance & Revenue Models

   • Revenue Streams in Sports (Sponsorships, Broadcasting, Merchandising)

   • Financial Planning for Sports Organizations

2. Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management

   • Risk & Return in Sports Investments

   • Valuation of Sports Franchises

3. Sports Marketing & Sponsorship

   • Brand Endorsements

   • Fan Engagement Strategies

4. Financial Markets & Instruments

   • Stock Markets, Bonds, and Derivatives

   • Sports Betting & Fantasy Sports Economics

5. Research Methodology in Finance

Semester 3: Advanced Sports Finance & Analytics

1. Financial Reporting & Analysis in Sports

   • Balance Sheets, Income Statements of Sports Clubs

   • Financial Health Assessment

2. Sports Law & Contract Management

   • Player Contracts, Transfers, and Salary Caps

   • Legal Aspects of Sports Finance

3. Sports Analytics & Big Data

   • Data-Driven Decision Making in Sports

   • Performance Metrics & Financial Impact

4. International Sports Finance

   • Global Sports Leagues (NFL, NBA, EPL, IPL)

   • Currency & Taxation Issues

5. Elective (Choose One)

   • E-Sports Finance

   • Stadium & Infrastructure Financing

Semester 4: Practical Exposure & Dissertation

1. Strategic Financial Management in Sports

   • Mergers & Acquisitions in Sports

   • Financial Risk Management

2. Internship/Project Work

   • Live Project with Sports Teams/Financial Firms

3. Dissertation/Thesis

   • Research on a Sports Finance Topic (e.g., "Valuation of IPL Teams")

4. Case Studies in Sports Finance

   • Real-world financial challenges in sports organizations

5. Emerging Trends in Sports Finance

   • Cryptocurrency in Sports

   • NFTs & Digital Assets

Additional Components

• Workshops/Guest Lectures by industry experts (Sports Agents, Financial Analysts, Club CFOs).

• Software Training (Excel, SPSS, Financial Modeling Tools).