Honest comparison
NASM vs Great Lakes Institute of Management — Sports MBA
Great Lakes offers a generalist MBA with a sports-management elective track. NASM is a dedicated sports-management institute with University of Mumbai degrees and diplomas.
| Feature | NASM | Great Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Dedicated sports management degrees & diplomas | MBA with sports elective |
| City | Mumbai (sport HQ) | Chennai / Gurgaon |
| Duration | 1–3 years across BSM/MSM/Diplomas | 1-year PGPM / 2-year PGDM |
| Specialism depth | Sport-only modules across the curriculum | Sport modules within a generalist MBA |
| Annual fees | ₹80,000 – ₹2,46,000 | ₹18L+ (PGPM) |
| Placement | Sport industry — Mumbai-led | Generalist + sport |
Pick NASM if
- You want a sport-specialist credential, not a generalist MBA.
- Cost-to-outcome ratio matters to you.
- You want Mumbai industry exposure from day one.
Pick Great Lakes if
- You want option-value of a generalist MBA with a sport elective.
- You want a residential MBA brand for non-sport fallback.
FAQ
Is a Sports MBA better than a specialist degree?
Different jobs. Specialism wins for sport-industry roles; generalist MBA wins for option-value across sectors. Pick by your conviction in sport.
This comparison is editorial and based on publicly available information. Fees and programme details for Great Lakes Institute of Management — Sports MBA are indicative — verify with the institute directly.
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