Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, and wicket-keeper batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, have joined Harvard Business School’s executive education program focused on the business of entertainment, media, and sports (BEMS). The three-week intensive course covers a wide range of topics related to the sports industry, including marketing, finance, and operations.
Babar and Rizwan are the first cricketers to attend the Harvard BEMS program. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are considered by many to be among the best batsmen in the world. However, their decision to pursue an executive education program is a sign of their commitment to lifelong learning.
Experienced professionals who want to advance their careers in the sports industry are designed to take the BEMS program. It covers topics such as:
- Marketing: How to create and market sports products and services
- Finance: How to manage the financial aspects of a sports organization
- Operations: How to run a successful sports organization
- Leadership: How to lead and motivate a team
- Law: The legal aspects of the sports industry
Babar and Rizwan will join a diverse group of professionals from the sports industry, including executives from major sports leagues, teams, and media companies. The program will provide them with the opportunity to learn from each other and from some of the most respected experts in the sports industry.
The BEMS program is a valuable opportunity for Babar and Rizwan to learn new skills and knowledge that will help them in their careers. It is also a sign of their commitment to lifelong learning and to improving their skills as cricketers and as leaders.
Babar and Rizwan’s decision to attend Harvard Business School is a positive development for the future of cricket. It shows that the sport is taking its business side seriously and that it is attracting top talent from other industries.
The BEMS program will give Babar and Rizwan the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the business world. This could lead to them becoming involved in cricket administration or starting their own businesses related to cricket.
It is also possible that Babar and Rizwan will use their new skills to help other cricketers develop their careers. They could become mentors or coaches, or they could start their own cricket academies.
Whatever they choose to do, Babar and Rizwan’s decision to attend Harvard Business School is a positive step for the future of cricket.
Cricket is committed to developing its players both on and off the field.