Dr. Kenneth Shropshire

Professor

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Biography

Kenneth L. Shropshire is the David W. Hauck Professor Emeritus at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an expert in Legal Studies and Business Ethics, as well as Africana Studies. He has had a distinguished career, including serving as the Adidas Distinguished Professor and CEO at the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University. Shropshire completed a 30-year tenure as a full professor at Wharton, where he also directed the Wharton Sports Business Initiative and served as academic director for the sports-focused executive education programs. A recognized leader in the sports industry, he has held the position of president of the Sports Lawyers Association and served as program chair for the ABA Forum Committee, Sports Law Section. His insights into the sports industry are shared weekly on SiriusXM’s Wharton Sports Business Show, which he co-hosts. Shropshire earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Stanford University and his law degree from Columbia University. He is a member of the California bar and has taught various executive education programs aimed at enhancing leadership and strategic skills.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Essays
Specialization Notes

Wharton Doctoral programs cover fields like Finance, Marketing, Management, and Operations, Information and Decisions.