PILLAI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES AND RESEARCH
Franav Pillai
Programme Director
Celina Joy
Academic Coordinator & Head of Communication module
Padmakshan Padmanabhan
Administrative Coordinator
Rochak Langer
Head of Event Management module
Jitendra Joshi
Head of Marketing module
Betty Sibil
Head of Management module
Shardul Buva
Head of Finance module
Srinivasan Saimani
Head of Law module
Shaji Prabhakaran
CIES Coordinator
Facts and Figures
Application Deadline
15.06.2024
Start Date
31.08.2024
Graduation Date
August/ September 2025
Teaching Format
Block Weeks (3 intensive nine-day teaching sessions + project presentations)
Testimonials
KHUSHAL PALICHA
ITTF Foundation, Fundraising and Marketing Manager
"The Programme successfully incorporates global best practice, but within an Indian context. It builds a good foundation, and it helped me immensely in securing admission to the prestigious FIFA Master Program in Europe."
AYONIKA PAUL
Olympian Rio 2016, World Cup and Commonwealth Games Medallist in 10m Air-Rifle Shooting
"I have been an athlete since a young age and this course has given me insights into how sports are managed beyond the playing field."
RAKESH CHAKULE
Sports Injury Specialist, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
"This program provided me with the required knowledge to explore sports management in the Indian context. I feel more empowered to take on future challenges as a sports administrator and I recommend it for anyone who wishes to contribute to the growth of Indian sports."
JOSHUA RONALD IVAN
Goal Football School, Co-Founder
"This Programme is a great pathway for aspiring individuals looking to build a career in the sports industry. A comprehensive sports management curriculum coupled with leading guest speakers in the international and Indian sports industry makes this course not only worthwhile, but also a great platform to establish and build networks."
GAURI PAWAR
Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment Private Limited, Manager - one8 & Marketing
"The Pillai/FIFA/CIES Executive Programme has been a great asset for me. I was able to meet with knowledgeable minds from the industry which in turn has helped me to develop a better understanding of the global sports industry."
DHEER SAMPAT
zlait Sports Management Pvt. Ltd., Manager Legal, Compliances and Operations
"The PILLAI/FIFA/CIES International Programme is the best place to further your personal, academic and professional growth. I really liked the way the faculty members combined theoretical education with practical case studies, and it was amazing to share my passion with students from different countries and backgrounds."
