Hirko is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education & Sport at Central Michigan University, and Director of the Sport Management Program. At CMU he works with students to build knowledge in leadership, decision-making, and marketing - using college sports as the context. In February 2015, Hirko led the CMU Sport Management to be the first accredited Sport Management program in the state of Michigan, and at one of 21 campuses worldwide. Courses he has taught at CMU include: Sport Finance, Sport Fundraising, Sport Management, Sport Communications, and History of Sport.
Hirko also serves as an Associate for Communications and Research at the Knight Commission on Interco...