Esports and Gaming Administration Minor

Offered On-Campus & Online

At the heart of this minor is a meaningful partnership with Rize that promotes a blend of online learning styles. Our groundbreaking Esports & Gaming Administration minor promises an educational journey like no other – one that marries traditional business teachings with vibrant, game-centric education molded to fit today's dynamic market demands. Our objective is simple - to bolster employability within the gaming industry, as we're nourishing your passion too!

Firstly, understand how games come alive:

Our first course Introduction to Games (GDM I) equips you not only with insight into the thriving gaming industry but also throws light on how technology-based businesses create magic.
Delve deeper into managing esports teams and leagues with Introduction to Esports Management (ESM I) course. This unit deciphers complexities inherent in this sector and leverages your insights for success.
Lastly, make waves in trade shows via our Convention, Event, & Trade Show Planning (ESM II) course, an integral facet contributing directly towards success in promoting new products or events throughout other sectors.
Meanwhile, our Distribution of Games (ESM III) course explores countless distribution options available across various scales of game developers.

Pursuing a Minor

To pursue a minor, you must have:

✓ Reached Sophomore status (30+ credits)
✓ Completed the Minor Application form
✓ Received approval from minor chair
✓ Received approval from major chair

Students must achieve a C or higher in all courses pertaining to the minor.

Esports Player Statistics

3.09

Billon Gamers Globally

66%

Of Americans Play Weekly

49%

Of US Gamers Are Women

75%

Of Esports Revenue is from Media Rights & Sponsorships

Curriculum

Course	Name	Prerequisite	Credits
ACC 205	Financial Accounting		3
BUS 345	Marketing Management		3
GDM I	Introduction to Games		3
ESM I	Introduction to Esports Management		3
ESM II	Convention, Event and Trade Show Planning	GDM I, Sophomore	3
ESM III	Distribution of Games	BUS 345, GDM I	3

Esports and Gaming Administration Minor

Offered On-Campus & Online

Pursuing a Minor

Esports Player Statistics

Billon Gamers Globally

Of Americans Play Weekly

Of US Gamers Are Women

Of Esports Revenue is from Media Rights & Sponsorships

Curriculum

Possible Careers In Esports

Social Media Manager

Live Events Producer

Content Production & Marketing

Business Operations Analyst