Sport Business

Sport Business Specialization

In partnership with CWU College of Business, we are excited to offer the specialization in Sport Business, one of four options for completing requirements for the Sport Management major. Please see the course catalog for specific Sport Business specialization degree requirements and course listings.

To apply to the Sport Management program, please reach out to Program Coordinator Dr. David Rolfe. Additionally, if you are also interested in the Sport Business Minor, be sure to check out the opportunities offered by the CWU College of Business.

You can also check out our CWU Northwest Center for Sport website to see what opportunities our students also have outside the classroom.

Meet the Faculty

 

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Dr. Sean Dahlin
Associate Professor
Sean.Dahlin@cwu.edu

Dr. Brian McGladrey
Department Chair, Associate Professor
Brian.McGladrey@cwu.edu

Dr. Rory A. Weishaar
Associate Professor
Rory.Weishaar@cwu.edu
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Dr. David Rolfe
Associate Professor
David.Rolfe@cwu.edu

Dr. Paul Ballard
Professor
Paul.Ballard@cwu.edu

Careers & Alumni

Learn more about career paths of the Sport Business specialization area and check out the wide variety of positions held by alumni.

  • Careers & Opportunities

    • Intercollegiate Athletic Director
    • Ticket Sales
    • Fundraising/Sponsorships
    • Facilities/Events
    • Marketing/Promotions
    • Community Outreach
    • Gameday Operations
    • General Manager
    • Athlete/Player Development
    • Data Analytics

  • CWU Alumni in Sport Business

    • Juan Huitron, Team Travel Manager, Houston Astros
    • Kevin Bodle, Athletic Academic Advisor, Fresno State University Athletics
    • Tommy Ott, Assistant General Manager, Walla Walla Sweets
    • Julie Barkhoff, Ticket Operations Manager, Hillsboro Hops
    • Allie Banducci, Director of Football Operations, Fresno State University
    • Linae Myhand, Ticket Sales Representative, Golden State Warriors
    • Risa Shigeto, Suite & Premium Hospitality Account Executive, Arizona Diamondbacks
    • Austin Paradis, Manager of Field & Grounds, Snapdragon Stadium

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