Dr. Kieran Kelliher

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kieran Kelliher is an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University's School of Professional Studies, specializing in Sports Business with a focus on Finance, Accounting, and Economics. He serves as the Co-Chair of the Sports Administration Admissions Committee and teaches core classes in sports business. Kelliher has extensive experience in sports finance, including strategy operations and corporate governance, and has worked with the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bulls Charities, where he oversees team retail operations and G League franchise management. Additionally, he leads special projects related to the NBA All-Star 2020 festivities and is actively involved as a board director for Feed My Starving Children, a major international food relief organization. Kelliher is a licensed CPA in the state of Illinois and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. His academic interests also encompass areas such as Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, Sports Marketing, and Nonprofits.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

Northwestern University School of Professional Studies • Evanston, IL

Teaches Sports Business courses focusing on Finance, Accounting & Economics.

Co-Chair

— Present

Sports Administration Admissions Committee • Evanston, IL

Leads the admissions committee for the Sports Administration program.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.