| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Business Administration/Sport Management Major |
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| The sporting industry is a vast field with numerous opportunities. The field of sports management has exploded over the past two decades. This has created much demand and great career opportunities in the world of sports. Aquinas, recognizing this demand, developed the Business Administration/Sport Management major in 1996 with Ernie Romine as the founder. This major provides students with the knowledge and background of a business degree and the field specific knowledge needed for success in the careers tracks of sport, athletics, and fitness. In addition, students can gain hands on experience though internships and the Sport Management Club. |
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| The city of Grand Rapids itself provides many professional teams that provide students with internship opportunities. The Grand Rapids Griffins, West Michigan Whitecaps, and Grand Rapids Flight are just a few of the organizations where Aquinas students have completed internships. Opportunities are also available in the field of sports broadcasting, sports information, fitness management, and college and high school athletics administration to name just a few. One of the top ten largest majors on campus, sport management is a growing field with great potential for any student interested in sports and business. |
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Sport Management Faculty: |
Program Director: Heather
Kesselring-Quakenbush, Ph.D.
Qualifications: Experience in sport management includes: Director of Employee Wellness at Lansing Community College, 5K Race Director, Alma College Sports Information, and Youth Sport Coaching. Her educational background includes a Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University, Masters of Sport Administration from Central Michigan University and Doctorate in Sport Psychology from Michigan State University.
Major Courses Taught: Introduction to HPER, Administration of Sport |
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Faculty: Duane Ambrose, M.A.
Qualifications: Experience in sport management includes: Wellness Director Knape & Vogt Manufacturing, Wellness Director for Grand Valley Health Plan; Staff Model HMO, President and founder of Walker Amateur Hockey Association Board of directors; predecessor to the current HAWK Hockey Association. His educational background includes a
Bachelors Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior , Masters Degree from Western Michigan University , Masters in Coaching from USA Hockey, and he is currently completing his Doctor of Sports Management at the United States Sports Academy.
Major Course Taught: Community Recreation |
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Faculty: Michael Cushion, Ph.D.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Masters and Doctorate degrees from Michigan State University
Major Course Taught: Sociology of Sport |
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Faculty: Brad Winkler, J.D.
Qualifications: Brad received his undergraduate degree from the College of Wooster, his Masters Degree from Bowling Green State University, earned an A.B.D. from Michigan State University, and an attorney licensed to practice in Michigan, he received his Doctorate in law from Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he specialized in sport law.
Major Course Taught: Ethics and Law of Sport |
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| Major Requirements |
| 54-60 semester hours of the following depending on credit value of internship: |
| AG 210 |
CS 152 |
HE 159 |
| AG 211 |
ES 213 |
HE 253 (spring only) |
| BS 201 |
ES 214 |
HE 362 (fall only) |
| BS 202 |
MS 151 |
HE 397 |
| BS 305 |
One case study: BS 442, BS 457, or BS 492
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HE 402 (spring only) |
BS 311(spring only) or
BS 357 (fall only) |
SY 275 (spring even numbered years)
or BS 331 (fall only)
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| For further description of the classes offered, please look in the course catalog. |
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| Advisor: Heather Kesselring-Quakenbush Ph.D. |
| For more information, contact Dr.
Kesselring-Quakenbush
at hak001@aquinas.edu or (616) 632-2898. |