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Dr. Kyle Brannigan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sport Management
“My enthusiasm for teaching has derived from the professional relationships I have created with my mentors, which is the driving force behind my desire to help young professionals excel toward successful careers. The ultimate goal for my students is for them to acquire industry knowledge and gainful employment while also developing a strong, well-connected network. I enjoy teaching the business side of sports like sport sales, fundraising, and marketing!”
Degrees Held:
- Bachelor of Arts in Sport Business – Saint Leo University
- Master of Science & Education – University of Miami
- Doctor of Philosophy, Sport & Exercise Science – University of Northern Colorado
Career Highlights:
- Helped the United Soccer League with market research
- Interned at the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl association
- Advertising sales director for Total Sports Publications (TSP)
- Worked with game day operations for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Volunteered at NFL Super Bowl XLVII, New Orleans, LA
- Worked for The Aspire Group at Army West Point Athletics
In which online program(s) do you teach?
What do you want students to take away from class?
Practical experience and a peek at what working in the industry is really like. You will learn more from experiences than you will from textbooks.
Why did you start teaching?
To educate and help break people into the sport business industry while continuing to create new and useful knowledge for Parkside students and sport organizations around the world.
What advice would you give to your future online students?
- Try to gain as much experience as possible
- Network!
- Don’t hesitate to use your professors for help
What is the value of a higher degree in the field in which you teach?
It will help you be more qualified/competitive for hiring organizations.
What do you do when you need a laugh?
Watch comedy and play with my dog.
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