The University of Guelph’s College of Business and Economics are pleased to announce the hiring of Norm O’Reilly [1] as Professor and Assistant Dean of their Executive Programs [2]. Recognized as one of the leading scholars in the business of sports, O’Reilly has authored or co-authored eight books, 14 case studies in the Harvard/Stanford series, and more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles.
O’Reilly was previously the Richard P. and Joan S. Fox Professor of Business and Chair of the Department of Sports Administration at Ohio University’s College of Business. During his tenure the university’s programs were consistently ranked amongst the best in the world, according to Sports Business International’s annual rankings. Their master of sports administration program was named the top sport business graduate program globally for four consecutive years (2014-2018).
“I am thrilled to join the University of Guelph’s College of Business and Economics and have the opportunity to help grow their highly successful MBA and Master's of Leadership program. The university’s close proximity to Toronto, one of North America’s major sports entertainment cities, means we have an exciting opportunity to become a leader in sports business research."
Norm O'Reilly, Professor and Assistant Dean, Executive Programs, University of Guelph College of Business and Economics
In addition to his work in academia, O’Reilly works closely with the sports management industry. In 2013, he was recognized as one of the Five to Watch in sport management in Canada by the Globe and Mail [3] and is a lifetime Research Fellow of the North American Society for Sport Management. His expertise has been sought by media including CTV, CCTV, Bloomberg Business, TSN, Sportsnet and others. In 2011, he was the recipient of the University of Ottawa’s Media Excellence Award.
“The combination of our strong university's varsity athletics, our excellent business programs, and the strategic hiring of Dr. O'Reilly gives the college a unique opportunity to develop as a global leader in sports management,” says dean Julia Christensen Hughes.
O’Reilly holds a PhD in Management from the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University, an MBA from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, an MA in Sports Administration from the University of Ottawa, and a B.Sc. (Kinesiology) from the University of Waterloo. He has also taught at the University of Ottawa, Syracuse University, Stanford University, Laurentian University, and the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University.
The University of Guelph’s Executive Programs provide relevant, leadership-focused programs for working professionals in a variety of industries. Both the MA (Leadership) [4]and MBA programs [5]are offered online with brief, on-campus residential periods, which allow students to complete their master’s degree without interrupting their career. The University of Guelph’s MBA program features three unique specializations, including sustainable commerce, food and agribusiness, and hospitality and tourism.
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The Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph is committed to developing leaders with a social conscience, an environmental sensibility and a commitment to their communities. We offer a wide range of specialized programs in business and economics across undergraduate, graduate and professional education.