Sports Administration

Have you ever dreamed of working for ESPN, planning the Olympics, or being an athletic director at a top sports program? Our exciting Sports Administration major offers two special tracks—one focused on communication and media studies, and the other on kinesiology—so you can choose what best fits your passion. Plus, all our students gain a solid foundation in business, kinesiology, event planning, and operations management. With our program, you’ll develop the skills to take on many roles in sports management—from managing events and communicating effectively to understanding exercise science and running your own sports business. We’re here to help you turn your sports dreams into reality!

Program Requirements

Degree Options

Major: 62 Total Credit Hours
Tracks:
Communication and Media Studies
Kinesiology and Health Studies
Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Tracks: communication and media studies or kinesiology

Careers

Student Testimonials

“The sports administration major at GC prepared me to be successful, both in graduate school and in the sports world. Many of the classes I took in graduate school were very similar to the ones I took at GC. I also felt very prepared to work for professional sports teams, such as the Tennessee Titans and the Nashville Sounds. The sports administration program made me a well-rounded student who can continue to learn throughout my career.” — Patrick Zazzaro ‘16

Faculty & Contact

Connect with the faculty who teach and mentor Sports Administration students.

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Susan Dummer

Professor of Communication and Media Studies
B.A., Sam Houston State University; M.A., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
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Karla Francioni

Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies
B.S., Milikin University; M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign; Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
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Christopher Nix

Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies
B.A., University of Louisville; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Ohio University
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Tiffany Schuster

Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics
B.S.B.A., University of Louisville; M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S.A., University of Phoenix; DBA, Liberty University
KennySibal

Kenny Sibal

Associate Professor of Communication and Media Studies
B.A., Georgetown College; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., Ohio University
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Meghan Tackett-Trella

Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies
B.S., Valdosta State University; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., Concordia University Chicago
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Scott J. Takacs

Professor of Business Administration and Economics
B.S., Ohio State University; M.B.A.; M.B.A., Miami University, Ohio; Ph.D., Florida State University
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Daniel Vazzana

Associate Professor of Business Administration and Economics
B.A., Loyola College; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., Purdue University
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Ben Woodruff

Assistant Professor of Business and Economics
B.S., Excelsior College; M.A., The University of Alabama; M.B.A, The University of Alabama; M.S., The University of Alabama; Ph.D., The University of Alabama

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